Strength in Aerospace & Defense Drives RBC Bearings: Can It Sustain?

RBC Bearings' Aerospace & Defense segment revenues surged 36.9% in fiscal Q1 2027 to $225.4 million, driven by commercial aerospace growth (21.8%) and robust defense demand (64.6%). The company projects Q2 sales of $505-$515 million with 10.9%-13.1% year-over-year growth, supported by a $2.3 billion backlog and strong U.S. defense budgetary provisions.