Short‑interest screens are lighting up with a tight cluster of mid‑ and large‑cap names where bearish bets have gone all‑in, turning these stocks into live‑wire squeeze candidates rather than sleepy laggards.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-13 14:29:04

ONDS expands AI-powered autonomous defense with new platforms, Palantir partnership and DZYNE acquisition while raising 2026 revenue guidance.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 09:16:04

Ondas NASDAQ: ONDS said it has acquired DZYNE Technologies in a transaction valued at approximately $875 million, marking what Chairman and CEO Eric Brock described as a transformational step in building a scaled autonomous defense and security platform.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-10 21:03:48

ONDS lifted its 2026 revenue outlook after Q1 sales jumped tenfold, but rising expenses and earnings volatility could test its growth story.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 12:21:06

During the June 30, 2026, World Cup round of 32 match between France and Sweden at the 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium, the logistical scale of a global mega-event was on full display. Moving 80,663 fans safely through a sprawling transit corridor and securing a massive open-air venue demands complex engineering.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-08 07:14:48

ONDS surged after its $875.8M DZYNE deal lifted 2026 revenue guidance and expanded its AI-driven autonomous defense platform capabilities.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 10:37:07

Ondas Inc. (ONDS) M&A Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-06 20:02:27

Combination expands Ondas' portfolio across multi-domain ISR, counter-UAS, precision strike, mission intelligence and autonomous systems for U.S. and allied defense customers Together with World View, DZYNE will operate within Ondas Sentinel, a newly created business division that will strengthen Ondas' U.S. defense portfolio Transaction significantly strengthens Ondas' financial profile, adding substantial revenue, positive EBITDA and expanded operating leverage WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 6, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies and services, announced today it has acquired DZYNE Technologies, LLC ("DZYNE"). This acquisition establishes Ondas as a vanguard autonomous defense platform, uniting complementary capabilities across multi-domain ISR, counter-UAS, autonomous effects, aerial security, precision strike, autonomous logistics, and AI-enabled mission orchestration to rapidly meet the complex, evolving requirements of modern warfare.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-07-06 07:30:00

ONDS teams up with Lockheed Martin to add Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology to Sanctum, enhancing layered Counter-UAS defenses against evolving drone threats.

zacks.com - 2026-06-26 10:10:22

ONDS lands $40M+ in June orders, pushing Q2 awards above $150M as demand rises for autonomous defense systems and precision-strike platforms.

zacks.com - 2026-06-24 10:50:38

Ukraine's largest drone attack on Russia spotlights military drone makers and ETFs like JEDI as demand for unmanned systems accelerates.

zacks.com - 2026-06-23 11:16:00

The collaboration integrates Sentrycs' precise cyber-based detect-to-defeat capabilities to Lockheed Martin's Sanctum™ advanced modular defense architecture to enhance protection against evolving aerial threats WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, today announced a collaboration between its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Cyber-over-RF, and Lockheed Martin (LMT), a leading global defense and aerospace company. Under the collaboration, Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology will be integrated into Sanctum, Lockheed Martin's next-generation Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution to protect military forces, homeland security, and critical assets against evolving unmanned aerial threats.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-06-23 08:30:00

Ondas (ONDS) acquires Cyberhawk for $125M in cash, marking a strategic shift from prior share-based deals and leveraging its strong balance sheet. Cyberhawk brings 232TB of georeferenced asset data and AI-driven analytics, enhancing ONDS's technical capabilities and creating significant integration synergies. Despite a long standalone payback, Cyberhawk's platform is expected to drive group-wide value through technology reuse and lower development costs.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-23 08:28:07

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) is in the spotlight Monday after the company announced it has secured more than $40 million in new orders during June for autonomous defense systems, bringing its second quarter-to-date order activity to more than $150 million.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-22 10:19:34

New June orders bring Ondas' Q2-to-date order activity to over $150 million, driven by demand for Counter-UAS, Loitering Munition Systems ("LMS") and integrated autonomous defense capabilities Rotron Aerospace's successful SkyLance trial under the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Brakestop advances Ondas' LMS platform and strengthens its position in sovereign long-range strike capabilities playing a key part of Ondas' LMS strategy WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced that it has secured more than $40 million in aggregate new orders during June for autonomous defense systems, including Counter-UAS ("C-UAS") solutions, Loitering Munition Systems ("LMS"), ground systems and related defense services from governmental and defense customers across multiple international markets. Together with previously announced awards, these new orders bring Ondas' second-quarter-to-date order activity to more than $150 million.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-06-22 08:30:00

On a recent episode of the Catalyst with Shayle Kann podcast themed around the “electric supercycle,” investor Andy Lubershein floated a provocative idea: military drones, not electric vehicles, may be the unlikely catalyst for next-generation battery technology.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-20 10:54:17

ONDS plans a $125M Cyberhawk acquisition, adding AI-powered infrastructure intelligence, recurring revenue streams and a $95M backlog.

zacks.com - 2026-06-19 10:10:40

95% cash funded transaction expands Ondas' dual-use capabilities with an autonomous infrastructure intelligence platform combining scaled drone inspection services, AI-enabled asset analytics, and enterprise visualization software Cyberhawk's blue-chip utility and energy customer base underpins strong growth and high-reoccurring revenue in the industrial and critical infrastructure markets Cyberhawk brings operations in 40 countries, 300+ customers, $45+ million in forecasted revenues in FY ending March 2027 with ~95% reoccurring revenue, high single digit EBITDA margins that management believes can expand to 25%+ by 2030 and $95 million backlog WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberhawk, a global leader in critical infrastructure intelligence, drone-based inspection, visual data management and AI-enabled analytics serving utility, energy and industrial customers worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction is valued at approximately $125 million.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-06-18 08:00:00

ONDS and RCAT are drawing investor attention as drone tech plays, with each pursuing defense demand through different growth paths.

zacks.com - 2026-06-17 11:16:10

Ondas will present its unified systems of systems architecture connecting air defense, aerial intelligence, ground robotics, loitering mission systems, and AI-powered command software into one autonomous operational force New systems and integrated solutions launching at Eurosatory include Iron Wave, Dual Shield, MODUS, Scout Cyber-over-RF, Iron Arrow, and LADOS, expanding Ondas' unified autonomous architecture Ondas will highlight its European joint venture ONBERG advancing local manufacturing, deployment, and support capabilities for autonomous drone defense systems across Europe WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced the launch of new autonomous defense systems and integrated systems of systems solutions at Eurosatory 2026 under its "Autonomy at First Contact" vision. At Eurosatory, Ondas is presenting products and solutions across five core technology categories: Air Defense, Aerial Intelligence, Aerial One-Way Attack, Ground Robotics, and AI Software.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-06-16 08:30:00

Ondas Holdings remains a risk-aware Buy as revenue targets and backlog have surged, while valuation multiples have compressed significantly since February. ONDS's 2026 revenue target has jumped to ~$390m, backlog is ~$457m, and gross margins are holding near 50% despite rapid scaling and integration. Share dilution concerns are mitigated by revenue growth outpacing issuance; consensus revenue estimates for 2027 and 2028 are increasingly credible.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-15 12:29:42

Ondas upgraded from Hold to Buy, reflecting its leadership in the rapidly expanding military drone sector. ONDS is positioned to benefit from multi-year tailwinds as the global military drone market is projected to nearly double by 2033. The recent execution is impressive: ONDS posted $50.1 million in revenue, over 1,000% YoY growth, and 25% above previous targets.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-15 12:01:23

Modern warfare has shifted forever, and Ondas is right at the epicenter. Q1 revenue skyrocketed 11x. Partnering with AI giant Palantir, ONDS has unlocked a revolutionary kinetic drone-intercept technology, securing a massive $457M backlog. But are you ready for the shocking catch? To fund this explosive growth, the company diluted its shares by a staggering 324% in just one year.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-15 02:26:28

As Counter-Drone Demand Surges, Defense Tech Goes on the Offensive PR Newswire WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and NESS Z

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-12 09:00:00

During the Lightning Round of CNBC's Mad Money, Jim Cramer adopted a more defensive stance, characterizing the broader market as "turned ugly." One of his strongest warnings was reserved for Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS), one of 2026's hottest drone and counter-drone stocks. The Ondas "Meme Stock" Call Asked about Ondas, Cramer was blunt: "This is a meme stock.... Cramer Calls Red-Hot Drone Stock a "Meme Stock" That Could "Rip Your Lungs Out"

247wallst.com - 2026-06-10 14:36:08

While Wall Street fixates on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and the hyperscaler AI arms race, a cluster of small-cap defense tech companies is building contract backlogs that suggest the real AI spending wave hasn't fully arrived yet.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-10 10:12:38

ONDS gains 23.7% in six months as strong orders, backlog and acquisitions fuel growth, but execution risks and profitability concerns cloud near-term outlook.

zacks.com - 2026-06-09 11:46:10

Ondas' $4.3B opportunity pipeline across over 45 global program submissions signals strong demand and potential multi-year growth in autonomous defense markets.

zacks.com - 2026-06-04 12:16:06

Ondas reported Q1 revenue of $50.1 million, up 1,079% year-over-year, matching its entire FY2025 revenue base. Pro forma backlog surged to $457 million, while Q2-to-date orders exceeded $110 million, supporting revenue visibility. Gross margin expanded to 49% from 35% a year ago as software-driven revenue increasingly complements hardware sales.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-03 11:15:00

ONDS lands a $4.8M SOUTHCOM contract as World View deploys high-altitude balloons for maritime ISR missions targeting illicit activity.

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 10:21:08

$4.8 Million Initial 3-Month Contract Award Supports Operational Counter-Narcotics and Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Missions Across the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean World View to Provide Stratospheric ISR Support Under SMX-Led Program Following Successful UNITAS 2025 Demonstration with U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Program Aligns with SOUTHCOM's New Autonomous Warfare Command and Growing Demand for Persistent, Multi-Domain Intelligence Architectures WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, World View Enterprises Inc. ("World View"), has been selected by the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) U.S. 4th Fleet and SMX, a leader in next-generation cloud C5ISR solutions for defense and intelligence, as the high-altitude balloon provider for an operational Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) program supporting counter-narcotics and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing missions in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR). The initial contract is valued at approximately $4.8 million over a three-month mission period, building on the growing relationship among World View, SMX and U.S. Naval Forces SOUTHCOM U.S. 4th Fleet.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-06-02 08:30:00

Ondas topped $110M in quarter-to-date orders and added $30M+ in May, as rising backlog and diversified defense programs fuel growth.

zacks.com - 2026-06-01 10:01:40

Drone stocks erupted higher yesterday after reports surfaced that the Trump administration is considering directing government funding toward domestic drone manufacturers.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-29 10:08:56

New Orders Reflect Growing Demand Across Ondas' Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Portfolio and Demonstrate Continued Execution of the Company's Strategic Growth Plan WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, announced today that it has secured over $30 million in new orders during May across its defense, security and autonomous technology platform. The May order momentum brings Ondas' Q2-to-date orders to over $110 million, demonstrating continued execution of the Company's strategic growth plan and accelerating customer demand across its core technology segments.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-05-29 08:30:00

The Pentagon wants to turbocharge U.S. drone manufacturing. The Trump Administration may fund the expansion of drone companies to build up much-needed supplies.

fool.com - 2026-05-28 21:40:15

Expand NASDAQ: ONDS Ondas Today's Change (22.96%) $2.48 Current Price $13.28 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.4B Day's Range $11.22 - $13.78 52wk Range $1.00 - $15.28 Volume 7.2M Avg Vol 74.1M Gross Margin 31.18% Ondas (ONDS +22.96%), providing private wireless, drone, and automated data solutions, closed Thursday at $13.25, up 22.69%. The stock jumped after news broke that the Trump administration is exploring potential funding deals with an array of drone companies.

fool.com - 2026-05-28 17:18:03

As drone warfare fundamentally shifts traditional military paradigms, Ondas is positioning itself at the center of the revolution.

zacks.com - 2026-05-28 14:06:07

Ondas (ONDS) is soaring on Thursday morning amidst a sector-wide rally on reports of the Trump administration considering funding domestic drone companies. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Defense Department is in discussions with several drone firms as Washington pushes to accelerate homegrown drone manufacturing capability.

invezz.com - 2026-05-28 12:20:41

Defense drone stocks are surging at midday Thursday after a Wall Street Journal and CNBC report indicated the Pentagon is in talks with drone manufacturers about funding deals that could include direct federal equity stakes.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-28 12:09:30

President Donald Trump‘s administration has made a habit of taking equity stakes in American industries it deems strategically critical — Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), rare earth mining companies like MP Materials (NYSE:MP) and others have already seen the government show up as a part-owner rather than just a customer.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-28 10:57:45

ONDS, DPRO and ESLT are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.

zacks.com - 2026-05-27 11:21:07

The global drone industry is rapidly evolving into one of the most strategically important sectors in defense, surveillance, logistics and autonomous warfare.

zacks.com - 2026-05-26 12:51:10

The stock has surged more than 12x in just a year.

fool.com - 2026-05-22 22:30:00

ONDS acquires Omnisys to add AI battlefield orchestration software, boosting its autonomous defense portfolio and expanding software-driven growth.

zacks.com - 2026-05-19 12:21:09

ONDS compresses OAS adjusted EBITDA profitability timeline to Q1 2027 as margins improve, but rising costs and near-term losses raise questions on execution.

zacks.com - 2026-05-19 09:41:12

Ondas Inc (NASDAQ:ONDS) stock trended on Tuesday amid fresh analyst commentary that's keeping the company's deal-driven growth narrative in focus.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-19 09:15:09

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence, reminds all stockholders of record as of April 9, 2026 to promptly vote their shares ahead of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (the "Meeting"). A quorum is required to open the Meeting and conduct business.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-05-18 16:30:00

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of battlefield optimization software, as the company expands its software-defined defense and AI-powered military operations capabilities.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-18 12:16:42

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) has spent 2026 transforming itself from a niche drone software company into a sprawling defense-technology platform.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-18 09:45:46

With 25 Years of Operational Deployment, Omnisys Supports Complex Multi-Domain Defense Missions Across Multiple Operational Architectures Combat-Proven Battlefield Optimization Software Capabilities Will Accelerate Ondas' Transition to a Software-Defined Autonomous Defense Orchestrator Adds High-Margin Mission Software and Expands Global Defense Opportunities WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software for multi-domain defense planning and real-time decision-making.

accessnewswire.com - 2026-05-18 08:30:00