In a report released today, Ronald Epstein from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on AeroVironment, with a price target of $450.00.
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Ronald Epstein has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight AeroVironment’s promising growth trajectory and strategic positioning in the defense technology sector. The recent acquisition of BlueHalo’s assets has significantly strengthened AeroVironment’s portfolio, particularly in the areas of Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy. This acquisition has positioned the company as an emerging defense tech prime with the capability to rapidly scale manufacturing to meet increasing demand.
Additionally, the strong feedback from industry partners regarding AeroVironment’s laser and radio frequency counter-drone solutions underscores the company’s technological leadership. The expected growth in the Space & Directed Energy subsegment, projected to reach nearly $1 billion in revenue by 2030, further supports the Buy rating. The company’s proactive investments in scaling production capacity and its position in the early stages of the S-curve for next-generation technologies present substantial growth opportunities, justifying the raised price objective of $450.
In another report released on October 14, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $440.00 price target.