Leonardo S.p.A. (FINMY)
Leonardo S.p.A. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry of the Industrials sector, headquartered in Rome, RM, IT. The stock last traded at $34.41, up 1.38% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $79.40B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 30.64, a net margin of 5.5%. Its beta of 0.36 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Leonardo S.p.A. functions as a leading industrial and technology conglomerate, with its core activities encompassing the production of rotary-wing aircraft, defense electronics and security systems, aeronautics, and advanced space technologies. The company's extensive reach covers Italy, the United Kingdom, the broader European continent, the United States, and a variety of international markets. Its offerings include a comprehensive selection of helicopters tailored for diverse missions such as battlefield operations, combat, maritime patrolling, training, executive and private transportation, medical evacuation and rescue, security surveillance, energy sector support, and general utility services. Leonardo also provides essential support and pilot training programs. In the aeronautical sector, the company manufactures sophisticated trainers, combat jets, and versatile multi-mission transport and reconnaissance aircraft. For defense electronics and security, Leonardo delivers advanced command and control systems, state-of-the-art radars and sensors, optoelectronic devices, secure communication networks, electronic warfare capabilities, avionics suites, air traffic management solutions, and various integrated defense systems. Additionally, it specializes in cybersecurity and resilience, critical communications infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives, and robust monitoring solutions. Within its space division, the firm provides expertise in geoinformation services, satellite communication systems, terrestrial ground stations, navigation technologies, and satellite operational management. Its contributions further extend to developing interplanetary probes and orbiting modules, along with manufacturing specialized components like robotics and drilling equipment, electro-optical instruments, laser transmitters, high-precision atomic clocks, solar photovoltaic panels, power distribution and amplification units, attitude sensors, and orbital micropropulsion systems. Furthermore, Leonardo is actively involved in the fabrication and assembly of critical structural components, utilizing both composite and metallic materials, for commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The company also implements advanced automation solutions for airport baggage handling, mail sorting centers, and logistics hubs for courier services. Established in 1948, the entity was originally known as Leonardo – Finmeccanica S.p.a. before officially changing its name to Leonardo S.p.A. in January 2017. Its global headquarters are located in Rome, Italy.
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