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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$135.20 - $417.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume111.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.99M
Market Cap
$7.51B
Enterprise Value$8.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$632.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$834.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.98
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.63
Shares Outstanding50,608,030
10 Day Avg. Volume3,244,465
30 Day Avg. Volume1,993,010
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.18
Price to Sales (P/S)4.84
P/FCF Ratio-122.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-28.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$226.64Price Target Upside18.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)3.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And BacklogSustained large bookings and a multi‑billion backlog support durable revenue visibility across years, reducing reliance on quarter‑to‑quarter award timing. This backlog underpins production planning, capacity investment returns and predictable follow‑on spare/support revenue streams.
Product And Capability MomentumA steady pipeline of new UAS and loitering munition products plus expanding manufacturing capacity strengthen competitive position in both replenishment and program‑of‑record markets. Product diversification supports higher-margin product sales and long‑term serviceable installed base revenue.
Conservative Balance Sheet And LiquidityA sizable cash stockpile and modest net leverage give the company runway to fund CapEx and R&D investments, absorb program timing shocks, and execute integration of acquisitions without immediate financing pressure, supporting strategic scaling initiatives over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile and recently negative operating and free cash flow raise risk that ongoing heavy CapEx and elevated working capital needs will pressure liquidity if revenue timing slips. Persistent weak cash conversion can force higher borrowing, slow investments, or prompt cost cuts.
SCAR Termination And Control WeaknessA contract termination that produced a material goodwill write‑down and disclosed internal control failures increases execution and reporting risk. Remediation demands management bandwidth, may constrain M&A or integration speed, and creates uncertainty around prior period estimates.
Service Margin Pressure & Timing RiskCompressed service margins and dependency on government funding cycles create structural volatility in recurring revenue profitability. Funding delays and lumpiness in awards can defer revenue recognition, magnify quarter‑to‑quarter margin swings, and complicate capacity utilization planning.
AeroVironment News
AVAV FAQ
What was AeroVironment, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
AeroVironment, Inc. lowest stock price was $135.20 and its highest was $417.86 in the past 12 months.
What is AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap is $7.51B.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were AeroVironment, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
AeroVironment, Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 29, 2026. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.463 by $0.377.
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 0.28.
How many shares outstanding does AeroVironment, Inc. have?
AeroVironment, Inc. has 50,608,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to AeroVironment, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AeroVironment, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.463. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.755%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
AeroVironment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$226.64 (18.40% Upside)
$226.64 (18.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
408.97%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong operational and financial momentum: record Q4 and full‑year revenue, substantial bookings and backlog, margin expansion in product sales, major contract wins, and aggressive capacity investments to capture rising demand across lethal/unlethal drones, counter‑UAS and directed energy. Notable challenges include the SCAR termination and related $89M goodwill impairment with a disclosed material weakness, softness and funding delays in cyber/mission services, compressed service margins and temporary cash flow pressure due to elevated CapEx. Overall, the positive growth, bookings, product milestones and forward guidance materially outweigh the lowlights, though the company faces near‑term timing and execution risks tied to government funding and integration controls.View all AVAV earnings summariesAVAV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$226.64
▲(18.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.87% Insiders
13.04% Mutual Funds
1.58% Other Institutional Investors
63.10% Public Companies and Individual Investors