Why These 15 Defense Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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9. Redwire Corp (NYSE:RDW)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 11

Redwire Corp (NYSE:RDW) is a space company.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 after it announced a $925 million acquisition of Edge Autonomy, which makes drones for the defense industry. The deal terms include $150 million in cash.

It also includes $775 million in Redwire common stock and is expected to close in Q2 2025. This is expected to result in combined 2025 revenue of $535 million to $605 million and $70 million to $105 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

Also, Redwire announced the redemption of all public warrants. It expects $310 million for all of 2024.

The consensus price target of $18.04 implies 7.7% downside.

RDW stock is up 16.77% year-to-date.

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