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Defense Contractors Scan

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Defense pulling back from recent highs — LMT -7.5% 30D, NOC -6% 30D, BA RSI 28 in capitulation. DFEN (3x leveraged) -26% 30D. Despite geopolitical tensions, defense names correcting with broader market. War premium compressing.

Quick Snapshot

Signal Reading
Overall 🟡 PULLING BACK — Defense correcting after strong 3M runs, BA in capitulation
Leaders LHX ($349.95, RSI 46, +18.7% vs SMA200), GD ($346.69, RSI 43)
Laggards BA ($193.91, RSI 28↓, -16.4% 30D), DFEN ($66.44, RSI 32, -26.3% 30D)

Price Table

Stock Price RSI vs SMA200 7D% 30D% 3M% Trend Signal
LHX $349.95 46 +18.7% -4.8% -0.9% +17.8% weak-down 🟡 Watch
GD $346.69 43 +5.0% -1.7% -1.3% +0.8% weak-down 🟡 Watch
RTX $194.43 40 +13.3% -3.4% -2.0% +4.7% weak-down 🟡 Watch
LMT $611.26 39 +21.5% -3.2% -7.5% +26.5% weak-down 🟡 Watch
NOC $684.34 39 +14.6% -6.2% -6.0% +17.9% weak-down 🟡 Watch
PPA $168.59 36 +8.0% -0.4% -6.7% +5.6% weak-down 🟡 Watch
ITA $221.68 33 +5.7% -1.2% -9.0% +1.1% weak-down 🟡 Approaching OS
DFEN $66.44 32 +6.4% -3.8% -26.3% -3.0% weak-down 🟡 Approaching OS
BA $193.91 28 ↓ -11.5% -3.1% -16.4% -10.6% down 🟢 Oversold

Analysis

War Premium Assessment

  • Defense names are pulling back DESPITE ongoing geopolitical tensions
  • This suggests the war premium was already priced in during the 3M rally (LMT +27%, NOC +18%)
  • Current pullback is healthy consolidation, not thesis-breaking

BA Standout

  • Boeing is the weakest link: RSI 28, -11.5% below SMA200, -16.4% 30D
  • BA has company-specific issues (production problems) on top of sector pullback
  • Not a pure defense play — commercial aviation drag

Leveraged Risk

  • DFEN (3x defense) -26.3% 30D shows how quickly leveraged products amplify corrections
  • Only for traders with strong conviction on timing

Entry Zones

Stock Entry Zone RSI Thesis
BA $185-200 28 Oversold, but BA-specific risks make this speculative
ITA $215-225 33 Defense ETF approaching oversold, diversified exposure
LMT $590-620 39 Pullback from +27% 3M run, still above SMA200

Action Matrix

Stock Signal Action Notes
LHX 🟡 Neutral 🔒 Hold Best RSI position, above SMA200
GD 🟡 Neutral 🔒 Hold Most stable, flat 3M
LMT 🟡 Pullback 🔍 Watch -7.5% 30D from strong run
BA 🟢 Oversold 🔍 Watch RSI 28 but company-specific risk
DFEN 🟡 Pullback ⚠️ Caution 3x leverage amplifies risk
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