Here's Why You Should Add HEI Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

HEICO’s HEI robust presence in the aerospace market, solid liquidity and low debt are strong positives. Given its growth prospects, HEI makes for a solid investment option in the Aerospace sector.Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.Growth Projections & Surprise History of HEIThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 earnings per share is pegged at $4.77, which indicates year-over-year growth of 30%.The consensus estimate for fiscal 2025 sales is $4.43 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 14.8%.HEI’s long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate is pegged at 18.9%.It delivered an average earnings surprise of 13.35% in the last four quarters.HEI Stock’s Debt PositionCurrently, the company’s total debt-to-capital is 36.8%, better than the industry’s average of 49.4%.HEI’s times interest earned (TIE) ratio at the end of the fiscal third quarter of 2025 was 7.27. A TIE ratio of more than one indicates that the company will be able to meet its interest payment obligations in the near term without any problems.HEI’s LiquidityHEI’s current ratio at the end of the fiscal third quarter of 2025 was 3.35. A current ratio of greater than one indicates the company’s ability to meet its future short-term liabilities without difficulties.Heico’s Expanding Commercial and Defense MomentumHeico is benefiting from rising global air travel, which is driving higher demand for its aftermarket replacement parts and repair and overhaul services. This growth has supported strong results in the Flight Support Group, with higher sales and improved margins reflecting steady momentum in the aerospace aftermarket. With industry projections pointing to continued increases in air passenger volumes, Heico remains well-positioned to capture growing maintenance and component demand across commercial aviation.The company also maintains a strong foothold in the U.S. defense sector, supplying critical aircraft parts, electrical interconnect products and support services to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Its Electronics Technologies Group adds further exposure to defense satellite and spacecraft programs, aligning well with rising U.S. defense spending. Supported by solid liquidity and a disciplined acquisition strategy that expands its product portfolio and customer base, Heico is poised for sustained long-term growth across both commercial and defense markets.HEI Stock’s Price PerformanceShares of HEI have gained 32.6% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s 31.7% growth.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchOther Stocks to ConsiderOther top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Astronics ATRO, Curtiss-Wright CW and Woodward WWD. Astronics sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, while Curtiss-Wright and Woodward carry a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Astronics delivered an average earnings surprise of 59.10% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATRO’s 2025 sales is pinned at $856.9 million, which indicates year-over-year growth of 7.7%.Curtiss-Wright delivered an average earnings surprise of 7.75% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for CW’s 2025 sales is pinned at $3.44 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 10.2%.Woodward delivered an average earnings surprise of 14.66% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WWD’s 2025 sales is pinned at $3.96 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 11.1%.Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double"Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Astronics Corporation (ATRO): Free Stock Analysis Report Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW): Free Stock Analysis Report Woodward, Inc. (WWD): Free Stock Analysis Report Heico Corporation (HEI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks