These 3 Aviation Stocks Could Hit Lofty Heights in November

Some people might be afraid of flying this Halloween, and the ongoing shutdown isn’t helping that, but that doesn’t mean that you should be afraid of investing in aviation and airline stocks. While things might seem uncertain at the moment, the crisis will pass, and normal schedules will resume.

Though that doesn’t mean every stock is a safe flight. That’s what our Zen Ratings system is for. It evaluates stocks based on 115 carefully selected factors, so you know if a stock is more likely to have potential and more likely to be a good fit for your investing strategy. A-rated stocks have an average annual return of +32.52%, well above the market average.

Here are 3 A-rated aviation-related stocks:

1. Latam Airlines Group Sa (NYSE: LTM)

Among all of the commercial airline stocks we cover, LTM is currently on top of the Zen Ratings ladder, and for good reason. It is being considered a long-term growth stock or value stock by many. While our Zen Ratings system considers it about average in those regards (see below), it does have strong momentum behind it, and our AI algorithm identifies trends that suggest better price results.

LTM has also benefited from other factors in the airline industry, such as rising traffic demand and declining fuel prices. One will need to watch whether these trends continue, but for the moment, they make LTM a more appealing prospect for a portfolio.

2. Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT)

While TXT seems stagnant currently, that helps it remain a value pick for many portfolios. It isn’t the season to be scared of this stock. It sports a Component Grade of A for both Safety and Value, and a B for Growth. Recent Q3 earnings beat estimates, and while there is a leadership change coming, the current CEO, Scott Donnelly, will continue leading the board.

Investors will want to continue to see whether earnings hold strong, how demand for business jets and defense craft or components looks, and whether the stock's potential materializes.

3. Moog Inc (NYSE: MOG.A)

A player in the aircraft controls market and defense space, among others, MOG.A isn’t necessarily affected by the immediate shutdown (at least yet), and the demand for defense equipment is ever-present. It has the diversity to handle uncertainty, and is a stock that should likely be considered for a long-term investment.

And while MOG.A has had a rough year in spots (see below), that doesn’t mean it is incapable of growth, and the last few months have shown steady progress. It is also among the safest stocks we cover, yet it still shows growth potential. 

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