AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
NASDAQ:AVAV
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AVAV Stock Chart & Stats
$191.42
-$0.79(-0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$191.42
-$0.79(-0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$156.00 - $417.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume111.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.21M
Market Cap
$8.47B
Enterprise Value$8.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$587.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$826.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.82
Next Earnings
Jun 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.30
Shares Outstanding49,933,994
10 Day Avg. Volume946,635
30 Day Avg. Volume1,214,369
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.38
Price to Book (P/B)4.79
Price to Sales (P/S)5.17
P/FCF Ratio-175.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-702.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$291.00Price Target Upside52.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)4.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Funded Backlog And Record AwardsA $1.1B funded backlog and record $4.6B awards provide multi-quarter revenue visibility tied to government procurement cycles. This durable contract pipeline supports predictable production planning, revenue conversion over time, and underpins management's guidance confidence.
Manufacturing Scale And Capacity ExpansionInvestments in large-scale facilities and planned production ramps materially increase throughput and unit economics. Higher capacity supports scaling high-demand programs, enables supply-chain leverage, and reduces per-unit costs as programs transition from prototype to sustained production.
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens CapabilitiesIntegrating ESAero expands in-house propulsion, prototyping and certified manufacturing, shortening development-to-production cycles. This enhances product breadth, speeds commercialization, and is immediately accretive to EBITDA, reinforcing long-term competitive positioning in UAS markets.
Bears Say
Negative Operating Cash Flow And Falling FCFSustained negative operating and free cash flow signals the business is consuming cash to fund growth and working capital. Over months this erodes liquidity, increases reliance on financing or asset sales, and constrains ability to invest in capex or absorb program timing shocks without diluting capital providers.
Sharp Margin Deterioration And Net LossesA large swing to negative margins and net losses indicates structural pressure from mix shifts, one-time charges or cost overruns. If persistent, this undermines sustained profitability, reduces internal cash generation, and increases sensitivity to contract timing and pricing across future procurement cycles.
SCAR Stop-work, Goodwill Hit And Backlog UncertaintyTermination of a major contract and a $151M impairment remove expected revenue and value from the space business and leave a large portion of unfunded backlog in flux. This materially reduces near-term visibility for SCD&E revenues and raises the risk profile of future award conversion.
AeroVironment News
AVAV FAQ
What was AeroVironment, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
AeroVironment, Inc. lowest stock price was $156.00 and its highest was $417.86 in the past 12 months.
What is AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap is $8.47B.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 29, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were AeroVironment, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
AeroVironment, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.678 by -$0.038.
Is AeroVironment, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AeroVironment, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AeroVironment, Inc. pay dividends?
AeroVironment, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is AeroVironment, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.47.
How many shares outstanding does AeroVironment, Inc. have?
AeroVironment, Inc. has 49,933,994 shares outstanding.
What happened to AeroVironment, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AeroVironment, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.64 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.678. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.246%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AeroVironment, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AVAV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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AeroVironment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$291.00 (52.02% Upside)
$291.00 (52.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
420.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment Inc. develops, produces, delivers, and services a diverse array of robotic systems for governmental and commercial entities across the globe. The company's operations are segmented into Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile Systems (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). Its core clientele, particularly for UAS, TMS, and unmanned ground vehicles along with their accompanying support, includes agencies within the U.S. Department of Defense and international allied governments. AeroVironment also specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles, encompassing airborne platforms, integrated payloads, ground control units, and essential support equipment. Beyond these core systems, the firm provides comprehensive support for small UAS products, offering spare components, modular payloads, power supplies (batteries, chargers), repair services, and dedicated customer assistance, alongside various aircraft, handheld control systems, and accessories. A key innovation area for the company involves the development of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS. Founded in 1971, AeroVironment's headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia.
AVAV Company Deck
AVAV Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously optimistic picture: operational and market momentum is strong (record YTD awards, $1.1B funded backlog, robust organic growth, large IDIQ and task orders, manufacturing expansion, and commercialization plans for high-growth products). However, meaningful near-term headwinds remain, chiefly the SCAR stop-work and contract termination that produced a $151M goodwill impairment and a pro forma revenue decline in the Space segment, plus timing, shipping and funding delays that pushed revenue and high-margin sales into Q4. Management emphasizes confidence in record Q4 and FY2027 positioning, but near-term execution and backlog composition risks persist.View all AVAV earnings summariesAVAV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$291.00
▲(52.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.79% Insiders
13.93% Mutual Funds
18.46% Other Institutional Investors
42.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors