Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in their operations.</li><li>The company experienced robust demand for its defense technologies, with a record backlog of $194 billion, approximately 2.5 times its annual sales, demonstrating resilient global interest in its products.</li><li>This strong demand propelled Lockheed Martin's sales to grow by 6% year-over-year, indicating healthy revenue streams.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in their operations.The company experienced robust demand for its defense technologies, with a record backlog of $194 billion, approximately 2.5 times its annual sales, demonstrating resilient global interest in its products.This strong demand propelled Lockheed Martin's sales to grow by 6% year-over-year, indicating healthy revenue streams.

Lockheed Martin’s Defense Flywheel: Strategic Missiles

Independent Investment Research & Investor, Maverick Equity Research

Maverick Equity Research

Independent Investment Research & Investor

Independent Investment Research & Investor: value, dividend and growth stocks. Risk management & hedging for an all weather portfolio.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>4 + 1 cherry picked Maverick Charts of the week say 10,000 words or more = the ‘How’!</li><li>Table of contents = the ‘What’! Executed in a succinct manner with the aim of a high density of ideas, because great research respects the reader’s time: Maverick Charts: Defense Contractors Backlog, Palantir, Mercado Libre, Wix</li><li>Bonus: S&amp;P 500 1st year Performance with new Fed Chair</li></ul>

4 + 1 cherry picked Maverick Charts of the week say 10,000 words or more = the ‘How’!Table of contents = the ‘What’! Executed in a succinct manner with the aim of a high density of ideas, because great research respects the reader’s time: Maverick Charts: Defense Contractors Backlog, Palantir, Mercado Libre, WixBonus: S&amp;P 500 1st year Performance with new Fed Chair

Defense Contractors Backlog, Palantir, Mercado Libre, Wix + S&P 500 & New Fed Chair

<ul><li>Lockheed Martin's third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation reflected a robust operational and financial performance across its various business sectors, showcasing both its ability to secure substantial contract wins and drive sales growth.</li><li>The aerospace and defense contractor reported a record backlog of $179 billion, fueled by significant awards from marquee programs like PAC-3, JASSM/LRASM, and the CH-53K helicopter, promising production rate visibility well into the next decade.</li><li>Furthermore, Lockheed Martin finalized a significant F-35 contract, which further enhances its position in the fighter aircraft market.</li></ul>

Lockheed Martin's third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation reflected a robust operational and financial performance across its various business sectors, showcasing both its ability to secure substantial contract wins and drive sales growth.The aerospace and defense contractor reported a record backlog of $179 billion, fueled by significant awards from marquee programs like PAC-3, JASSM/LRASM, and the CH-53K helicopter, promising production rate visibility well into the next decade.Furthermore, Lockheed Martin finalized a significant F-35 contract, which further enhances its position in the fighter aircraft market.

Lockheed Martin’s Fighter Jet Empire—How the F-35 Is Becoming Its Ultimate Growth Machine!

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The Trump Administration is determined to continue and wage a "tech war" against China. The battlefield has expanded beyond the chips to power AI and the equipment to produce them.</li>
<li>The Pentagon's Section 1260H "Chinese Military Company" (CMC) list expanded significantly in early 2026, now encompassing some of China's most prominent technology and platform companies.</li>
<li>In response to US actions, China added 10 US defense contractors to its export control list, targeting drone, robotics, aerospace, and strategic minerals sectors to prohibit exports of rare earths.</li>
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The Trump Administration is determined to continue and wage a "tech war" against China. The battlefield has expanded beyond the chips to power AI and the equipment to produce them.
The Pentagon's Section 1260H "Chinese Military Company" (CMC) list expanded significantly in early 2026, now encompassing some of China's most prominent technology and platform companies.
In response to US actions, China added 10 US defense contractors to its export control list, targeting drone, robotics, aerospace, and strategic minerals sectors to prohibit exports of rare earths.


CHINA/US: Trump Wages Another Losing War, This Time in Tech!

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

Korea Aerospace Industries / Event-Driven

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<li>In the past several months, Hanwha Group companies purchased additional shares in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) so their combined stake is now 15.89%. </li>
<li>Hanwha Aerospace owns 9.9% stake in KAI, followed by Hanwha Systems (4.98%), and Hanwha Aerospace USA (1.01%). </li>
<li>I provide four main scenarios of the potential next moves by the Hanwha Group companies regarding Korea Aerospace Industries. </li>
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In the past several months, Hanwha Group companies purchased additional shares in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) so their combined stake is now 15.89%. 
Hanwha Aerospace owns 9.9% stake in KAI, followed by Hanwha Systems (4.98%), and Hanwha Aerospace USA (1.01%). 
I provide four main scenarios of the potential next moves by the Hanwha Group companies regarding Korea Aerospace Industries. 


Hanwha Aerospace and Other Hanwha Affiliates Now Own 15.9% of KAI - Next Move?

United States

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that primarily researches, designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates advanced technology products and services.  The Company's businesses span space, telecommunications, electronics, information and services, aeronautics, energy, and systems integration.  Lockheed Martin operates worldwide.

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Baptista Research

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David Mudd

Hanwha Aerospace and Other Hanwha Affiliates Now Own 15.9% of KAI - Next Move?

In the past several months, Hanwha Group companies purchased additional shares in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) so their combined stake is now...

Douglas Kim

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