Don't Buy SpaceX Until You Consider These 2 Aerospace and Defense Stocks With 10% EPS Growth

SpaceX’s IPO splash has sharpened investor focus on aerospace and defense, but the article argues you should also examine other names with more consistent earnings-per-share (EPS) growth. It notes SpaceX shares fell to $147.11 on June 23 after opening-day strength of $160.95 and describes a broader search for “10 best stocks to buy now.” The piece spotlights Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) and TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG). Over the past five years, Howmet’s EPS rose more than 540% and TransDigm’s jumped more than 270%, outperforming larger peers. Howmet reported Q1 revenue of $2.3 billion (+19% year over year) and EPS of $1.44 (+71%), with 2025 commercial aerospace spares sales up 48%, reaching about 23% of total revenue. It also cites a $1.8 billion CAM acquisition finalized in April and a February $120 million Brunner purchase. Finally, the article describes gas turbines: 39% year-over-year first-quarter revenue growth, with management expecting the roughly $1 billion segment could double in 3–5 years, supported by long-term energy contracts.