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During Q3 2026, the Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Composite Portfolio returned -12.5% (net of fees) compared to the -10.4% return of the Russell 2500 Growth Index. The top contributors to the Portfolio's relative performance in the quarter were Twist Bioscience, Twilio, and Embraer. The most significant detractors from the Portfolio's relative performance in the quarter were nLight, Terawulf, and BWX Technologies.
Embraer retains a "Strong Buy" rating with a $92.50 price target, reflecting 30% upside and the potential for 46% upside using 2028 estimates. Updated guidance addresses prior tariff and margin concerns, but most margin improvement is due to extraordinary credits and tariff relief, not core operations. Defense and Services segments drive recurring profit growth, while Commercial Aviation margins remain weak and require operational improvement.
Eve Holding, better known as Eve Air Mobility, is a contender in the fast-growing eVTOL or air taxi space. While not as well-known, it is backed by a major aircraft manufacturer and has long-term potential to thrive.
Investors with an interest in Aerospace - Defense stocks have likely encountered both Embraer (EMBJ) and RTX (RTX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Embraer (EMBJ) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
GTN, VICR, EMBJ, WILYY and HEI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 2, 2026.
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