AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)

Currency in USD
144.58
-3.82(-2.57%)
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145.20+0.62(+0.43%)
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Day's Range
143.01148.41
52 wk Range
135.20417.86
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
148.4
Open
147.02
Day's Range
143.01-148.41
52 wk Range
135.2-417.86
Volume
1.34M
Average Volume (3m)
1.59M
1-Year Change
-45.1933%
Book Value / Share
87.34
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Fair Price
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Price Target
245.38
Upside
+69.72%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
11 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

AeroVironment Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

16 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 245.38
(+69.72% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citizens
Buy230.00+59.08%350.00MaintainJul 10, 2026
Canaccord
Buy240.00+66.00%280.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
UBS
Hold166.00+14.82%166.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold180.00+24.50%210.00DowngradeJul 09, 2026
Piper Sandler
Buy235.00+62.54%248.00MaintainJul 08, 2026

AeroVironment Inc SWOT Analysis


Unmanned Tech Leade
AeroVironment dominates defense robotics, leveraging AI and autonomy across air, land, and sea domains to secure major contracts and drive growth
Strategic Expansion
BlueHalo acquisition set to broaden AeroVironment's portfolio, potentially increasing its total addressable market from $12 billion to $30 billion
Financial Trajectory
Robust Q1 FY2025 performance with 24% YoY sales growth. Analysts project FY2027 pro forma revenues of $2.1 billion, with EBITDA margins of 19.4%
Market Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $200 to $255, reflecting confidence in AeroVironment's growth potential despite supply chain and competitive challenges
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AeroVironment Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • AeroVironment Q4 FY2026 revenue hit $641.6M (up 31% YoY), beating estimates by 15%; non-GAAP EPS of $1.84 topped forecasts by 24%; shares surged 19%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $140M with margin expanding to 22%; company ended year with $2.7B backlog driven by loitering munitions and counter-UAS demand.
  • FY2027 guidance projects revenue of $2.125B-$2.225B (~10% growth) with non-GAAP EPS of $3.02-$3.34; results expected heavily weighted to second half.
  • CapEx to reach 12-14% of revenue for manufacturing expansion in Salt Lake City, Huntsville, and Albuquerque; FY2027 free cash flow expected negative.
  • Company recorded $89M goodwill impairment from terminated SCAR program and disclosed material weakness in internal controls, though remediation underway.
Last Updated: 2026-06-29, 06:16 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jun 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.84 / 1.48
Revenue / Forecast
641.6M / 557.37M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AVAV Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−27.5x2.2x12.4x
PEG Ratio
0.060.040.03
Price/Book
1.7x5.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.7x3.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
59.1%89.1%26.3%
Fair Value Upside
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AeroVironment, Inc., a defense technology provider, designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy. The company provides uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), which include small and medium UAS, and kinesis command and control software; and counter-UAS and precision strike, a loitering munitions solution that deliver actionable intelligence and precision firepower modern warfighters, including precision strike, radio frequency and kinetic C-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. It also offers autonomy, AI, and platform technologies; unmanned maritime; and uncrewed ground systems. The company provides digital beamforming technology, a multi-band/beam software defined antenna tile that allows simultaneous communication with multiple satellites; laser communications, a data transmission systems for space operations; space-qualified hardware for line of sight stabilization and control electronics in low, medium, and geostationary earth orbit, as well as cislunar orbits; phased array antenna technology to supports hypersonic telemetry and tracking, and other missile testing; and directed energy solution. It also offers cyber solutions for national security and defense operations. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Employees
4041

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
16.70M33.13%2.42B
Other Institutional Investors
39.52M66.87%5.71B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
56.23M100.00%8.13B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Arlington Management Employees, LLC23.87%12,035,8901,740,149
Arlington Capital Partners V, L.P.13.34%6,728,262972,772

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FAQ

What Is the AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Price Today?

The AeroVironment stock price today is 144.58 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does AeroVironment Trade On?

AeroVironment is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for AeroVironment?

The stock symbol for AeroVironment is "AVAV."

What Is the AeroVironment Market Cap?

As of today, AeroVironment market cap is 7.29B USD.

What Is AeroVironment's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The AeroVironment EPS (TTM) is -5.40.

When Is the Next AeroVironment Earnings Date?

AeroVironment will release its next earnings report on Sep 09, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AVAV a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has AeroVironment Stock Split?

AeroVironment has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does AeroVironment Have?

AeroVironment has 4041 employees.

What is the current trading status of AeroVironment (AVAV)?

As of Jul 12, 2026, AeroVironment (AVAV) is trading at a price of 144.58 USD, with a previous close of 148.40 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 143.01 USD to 148.41 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 135.20 USD to 417.86 USD.

What Is AeroVironment (AVAV) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for AeroVironment is 245.38 USD, with a high estimate of 450 USD and a low estimate of 166 USD. 16 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +69.72% Upside potential.

What Is the AVAV Premarket Price?

AVAV's last pre-market stock price is 147.76 USD. The pre-market share volume is 25,860.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.64, or -0.43%.

What Is the AVAV After Hours Price?

AVAV's last after hours stock price is 145.20 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.62, or 0.43%.
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