Why Did Nukkleus Stock Gain 15% Today?

Nukkleus Inc. (NUKK) stock gained over 15% in premarket trading on Tuesday as investor optimism continued following the company opting to pull back from a previously planned 4.4 million share offering.

The stock had gained over 13% on Monday after the firm officially requested the withdrawal of its Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The stock was the second most trending ticker on the Stocktwits platform. Users expressed optimism about the company’s move.

The company submitted the initial registration document on Feb. 12, 2025, with a revised version filed on June 15, 2025. Nukkleus buys and grows key companies in defense, aerospace, and high-tech manufacturing. It operates in both the U.S. and Israel, focusing on businesses that are important to national security. 

On September 5, the company announced the pricing of its  $10 million private placement, noting that the proceeds would be used to make acquisitions and establish manufacturing zones. The firm added that the private placement would also enable it to develop advanced manufacturing zones in both the Baltics and Israel, designed to support civil and defense aviation needs. 

On August 25, the company launched a new subsidiary, Nukkleus Defense Technologies Inc., to lead its efforts in the aerospace and defense industry. The newly formed defense-focused arm will focus initially on commercializing high-end technologies developed by third parties. Over time, it aims to develop its own proprietary tools to meet growing demand for military and homeland security solutions.

Nukkleus stock has lost over 85% in 2025 and has gained over 234% in the last 12 months. 

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