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L3Harris Technologies: How NATO Demand and U.S. Modernization Are Powering Its Communications Growth!
L3Harris Technologies reported a first quarter 2026 marked by strong organic revenue growth of 15%, reaching $5.7 billion, supported by continued momentum across its Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD), and Missile Solutions segments. The company’s backlog nearly doubled to over $40 billion, excluding an additional $25 billion related to the Munitions Acceleration Council (MAC) programs currently under negotiation. Segment operating income grew by $125 million to $902 million, yielding a 15.7% margin, slightly improved year-over-year, driven by volume growth, improved program execution, and legacy asset monetization. GAAP earnings per share increased 33% to $2.72, attributed to higher operating income, reduced interest expense, and a lower effective tax rate. However, free cash flow showed a $187 million outflow, primarily due to working capital timing, consistent with seasonal trends.
