10 Worst Aerospace Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers

4. Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR)

Short % of Float: 8.71%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR) is a non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturer of aerostructures that serves markets for commercial airplanes, business/regional jets, and military platforms. Its operations are divided into three segments: Commercial, Defense & Space, and Aftermarket. Its Commercial segment includes the design and manufacturing of forward, mid, and rear fuselage sections and systems, nacelles, struts, and related engine and structural components.

It also covers miscellaneous structural parts. The Defense & Space segment includes the design and manufacturing of structural parts primarily for the United States government defense programs. The Aftermarket segment, in contrast, includes the design, marketing, and manufacturing of spare parts, along with offering maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.