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AVAV Stock Chart & Stats
$149.51
-$9.22(-5.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$149.51
-$9.22(-5.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$135.20 - $417.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.12M
Average Volume (3M)2.02M
Market Cap
$8.14B
Enterprise Value$10.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$632.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$834.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.15
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.38
Shares Outstanding50,822,617
10 Day Avg. Volume1,458,505
30 Day Avg. Volume2,017,837
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.18
Price to Sales (P/S)4.84
P/FCF Ratio-58.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$225.50Price Target Upside50.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)3.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue And Backlog GrowthRecord revenue, substantial bookings and a large backlog provide visibility into future demand. This reflects broad customer adoption of AeroVironment’s systems and supports continued growth beyond individual contract awards.
Expanding Defense Technology PortfolioA widening portfolio across lethal drones, counter-UAS and directed energy increases exposure to multiple defense priorities. Product milestones and manufacturing expansion can strengthen competitive positioning and support larger program opportunities.
European Market ExpansionThe Greece joint venture creates a localized platform for European sales, production and customer engagement. Local manufacturing may improve access to regional procurement programs and support long-term international diversification.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityThe sharp reversal from FY25 profitability shows that earnings remain sensitive to program mix, acquisition accounting and execution. Inconsistent margins reduce the reliability of internally generated funding and complicate sustained profit expansion.
Negative Free Cash Flow OutlookCapacity investment may support future growth, but expected negative FY27 free cash flow raises funding and execution requirements. Higher depreciation and cloud amortization also create ongoing pressure on near-term earnings conversion.
Control And Program Execution RiskThe SCAR termination, impairment and control weakness expose risks from acquisitions, contract changes and financial reporting processes. Weakness in cyber and mission services further indicates integration and execution challenges across the expanded portfolio.
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 $8.14B.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 17 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 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does AeroVironment, Inc. have?
AeroVironment, Inc. has 50,822,617 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:
$225.50 (50.83% Upside)
$225.50 (50.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 58.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 63%
Bearish news 38%
Bearish news 38%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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
$225.50
▲(50.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.86% Insiders
12.98% Mutual Funds
18.85% Other Institutional Investors
45.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors