5 Best Small Cap Defense Stocks to Buy Now

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 best small-cap defense stocks to buy now. If you want to explore similar stocks, you can go to 10 Best Small Cap Defense Stocks to Buy Now.

5. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO)

Market Cap as of April 27: $480.80 Million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 17

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) designs and manufactures products for the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries across the globe. The company has two business segments: Aerospace and Test Systems. On March 2, Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) reported earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2022. The company generated a revenue of $158.15 million, up 36.28% year over year and ahead of Wall Street estimates by $3.15 million.

As of January 9, Truist analyst Michael Ciarmoli has a $8 price target and a Hold rating on Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO). As of April 27, the stock has gained 45.17% year to date and has a market cap of $480.80 million. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) is one of the best small-cap defense stocks to buy now.

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) was a part of 17 investors’ portfolios at the close of Q4 2022 that disclosed positions worth $66.3 million in the company. As of December 31, 325 Capital is the top stockholder and has a position worth $17.4 million.