LHX · L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

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L3Harris Technologies, Inc. provides mission-critical solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD), and Missile Solutions (MSL). The SMS segment integrates satellite and payload capabilities, including missile warning and defense, with maritime, air special missions, and other global defense and civil government programs.

Close · 3M

-17.44%

Held by 3 AI ETFs

LQAI0.390%

as of Sep 2

AIVL0.243%

as of Sep 3

PQUS0.110%

as of Sep 1

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals13

Win rate0% (0/13)

Avg buy return-11.23%

LQAInow 0.390% of fund1 signal

LQAI · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.380% (new)·stock down 1.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 6·entry $289.53·now $262.14Fresh

-9.46%

since Aug 6

AIVLnow 0.243% of fund25 signals

AIVL · Sudden change · 1d

weight 1.281% → 0.244% (-1.036 pp)·stock down 8.4% in the 30 days before

Sep 2·entry $261.31·now $262.14

+0.32%

since Sep 2

AIVL · Weight increase · 3d

weight 1.249% → 1.281% (+0.031 pp)·stock down 3.9% in the 30 days before

Aug 31·entry $266.25·now $262.14Fresh

-1.54%

since Aug 31

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.249% → 1.253% (+0.004 pp)·stock down 3.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 28·entry $262.82·now $262.14Fresh

-0.26%

since Aug 28

AIVL · Weight decrease · 6d

weight 1.331% → 1.249% (-0.082 pp)·stock down 13.8% in the 30 days before

Aug 26·entry $262.96·now $262.14

-0.31%

since Aug 26

AIVL · Weight decrease · 5d

weight 1.331% → 1.253% (-0.078 pp)·stock down 13.6% in the 30 days before

Aug 25·entry $262.17·now $262.14

-0.01%

since Aug 25

AIVL · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 1.331% → 1.256% (-0.075 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 24·entry $262.83·now $262.14

-0.26%

since Aug 24

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.331% → 1.276% (-0.056 pp)·stock down 11.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 21·entry $266.73·now $262.14

-1.72%

since Aug 21

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.331% → 1.294% (-0.037 pp)·stock down 5.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 20·entry $270.44·now $262.14

-3.07%

since Aug 20

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.947% → 1.334% (-0.613 pp)·stock down 8.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 3·entry $277.86·now $262.14

-5.66%

since Aug 3

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.947% → 1.343% (-0.604 pp)·stock down 5.2% in the 30 days before

Jul 31·entry $277.06·now $262.14

-5.39%

since Jul 31

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.817% → 1.955% (+0.138 pp)·stock up 2.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 23·entry $299.67·now $262.14Fresh

-12.52%

since Jul 23

AIVL · Weight decrease · 5d

weight 1.902% → 1.817% (-0.085 pp)·stock down 5.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 21·entry $277.71·now $262.14

-5.61%

since Jul 21

AIVL · Weight decrease · 4d

weight 1.902% → 1.829% (-0.073 pp)·stock down 10.4% in the 30 days before

Jul 20·entry $280.55·now $262.14

-6.56%

since Jul 20

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 1.902% → 1.833% (-0.069 pp)·stock down 9.2% in the 30 days before

Jul 17·entry $282.01·now $262.14

-7.05%

since Jul 17

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.902% → 1.836% (-0.066 pp)·stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 16·entry $284.43·now $262.14

-7.84%

since Jul 16

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.983% → 1.924% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 4.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 7·entry $295.40·now $262.14

-11.26%

since Jul 7

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 2.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $302.07·now $262.14Fresh

-13.22%

since Jul 2

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 8.0% in the 30 days before

Jun 25·entry $288.52·now $262.14

-9.14%

since Jun 25

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 7.5% in the 30 days before

Jun 22·entry $285.83·now $262.14

-8.29%

since Jun 22

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 0.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 11·entry $312.17·now $262.14Fresh

-16.03%

since Jun 11

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 1.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 5·entry $307.83·now $262.14Fresh

-14.84%

since Jun 5

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 2.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 4·entry $309.78·now $262.14Fresh

-15.38%

since Jun 4

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock down 1.7% in the 30 days before

Jun 3·entry $303.45·now $262.14Fresh

-13.61%

since Jun 3

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock down 3.4% in the 30 days before

Jun 1·entry $309.59·now $262.14Fresh

-15.33%

since Jun 1

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock down 14.2% in the 30 days before

May 15·entry $303.39·now $262.14Fresh

-13.60%

since May 15

PQUSnow 0.110% of fund1 signal

PQUS · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.030% (new)·stock down 5.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 10·entry $290.77·now $262.14Fresh

-9.85%

since Jul 10

AIEQno longer held2 signals

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

weight 0.050% → 0 (exited)·stock down 5.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 2·entry $277.86·now $262.14

-5.66%

since Aug 2

AIEQ · New entry · 1d

stock down 5.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $292.23·now $262.14Fresh

-10.30%

since Jul 1

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 2

While some AI ETFs still hold L3HARRIS, recent activity shows mixed to negative signals, with AIVL trending towards decreasing its weight and AIEQ having exited its position entirely. This trend of divestment or caution by AI models aligns with the framework's 'Fail' verdict, particularly regarding the concerns over financial health and valuation.

Circle of CompetenceThe aerospace and defense industry, with its long contract cycles and government funding, generally allows for predictable unit economics for established players like LHX, enabling reasonable projection of future cash flows.
Economic MoatL3HARRIS benefits from significant switching costs for its government clients, scale advantages in complex systems development and manufacturing, and regulatory entitlements from long-standing relationships and certifications.
ManagementThe provided data does not offer sufficient information to assess management's integrity, capital allocation discipline, or skin in the game.
Financial HealthThe most recent Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.87% falls below the framework's minimum requirement of 10% for any single year, indicating a clear failure in financial health.
Margin of SafetyGiven the high Price-to-Earnings ratio of 32.29 and EV/EBITDA of 25.76, alongside an unsatisfactory Return on Equity, the current price does not appear to offer a defensible margin of safety relative to a conservative estimate of intrinsic value.

L3HARRIS Technologies operates within the framework's circle of competence due to its predictable defense contracting business and possesses durable economic moats from high switching costs and regulatory barriers. However, the company clearly fails the financial health criterion with its recent Return on Equity falling below required levels, and its current valuation multiples do not present a margin of safety. Therefore, the framework identifies LHX as a company that fails to meet stringent investment criteria.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.