12 Defense and Aerospace Stocks for Your Portfolio

If you are looking to be defensive with your portfolio, maybe you should consider defense stocks. All of the following have market caps over $350 million:

BE Aerospace Inc. (BEAV) makes interior products for aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 34,and a PEG of 1.06.

Ducommun Inc. (DCO) makes aerostructure and electromechanical components for military aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 20.9, and a PEG of 1.12.

Moog Inc. (MOGA) makes controls for controls for military aircraft, and manufactures strategic missiles, missile defense, and tactical missiles. The stock has a P/E of 20, and a PEG of 1.13.

Boeing (BA) manufactures military aircraft, satellites, and missile defense systems. The stock has a P/E of 17.6, and a PEG of 1.14. The stock has a yield of 1.6%.

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) manufactures unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. The stock has a P/E of 20.8, and a PEG of 1.19.

Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) provides aerospace and electronics to the government and the military. The stock has a P/E of 16.3, and a PEG of 1.23. The stock has a yield of 1.8%.

Raytheon (RTN) makes and markets defense products and services. The stock has a P/E of 12.3, and a PEG of 1.27. The stock has a yield of 1.6%.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. (SPR) makes and sells structural components for military aircraft, including low observable products that are radar absorbent and translucent, and other military products. The stock has a P/E of 21.6, and a PEG of 1.35.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) manufactures military aircraft. The stock has a P/E of 16, and a PEG of 1.39. The stock has a yield of 1.5%.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronutica S.A. (ERJ) is a Brazilian company that makes aircraft for defense aviation markets. The stock has a P/E of 28, and a PEG of 1.52. The stock has a yield of 1.2%.

General Dynamics Corp. (GD) market supplies combat vehicles, battle tanks, guns, ammunition and ordnance, armor and other protection systems, along with aerospace products. The stock has a P/E of 20, and a PEG of 1.65. The stock has a yield of 1.3%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) makes and sells defense electronic and electro-optic systems The stock has a P/E of 35.4, and a PEG of 2.7. The stock has a yield of 1.2%.

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Disclosure: The author does not own any of the above.