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AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
NASDAQ:AVAV
AVAV Stock Chart & Stats
$378.57
-$0.79(-0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$378.57
-$0.79(-0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$102.25 - $417.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume111.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Market Cap
$19.06B
Enterprise Value$18.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$588.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$825.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.68
Next Earnings
Mar 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.72Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.44
Shares Outstanding49,925,877
10 Day Avg. Volume1,745,343
30 Day Avg. Volume1,363,320
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit54.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda162.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$387.00Price Target Upside2.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract Wins & BacklogManagement reported record new contract awards and a multi‑billion dollar backlog, strengthening revenue visibility and supporting upcoming production ramp.
International Sales GrowthAccelerating international demand and a new IDIQ vehicle expand foreign military sales across more than fifty countries, reinforcing higher‑margin export opportunities.
Product Diversification & Tech PipelineThe AV_Halo software suite and the BlueHalo acquisition broaden the product portfolio into software, directed energy, and SATCOM, creating cross‑sell potential and new market adjacencies.
Bears Say
Customer Concentration & Procurement RiskHeavy exposure to U.S. defense procurement subjects revenue to procurement cycles, intense competition, export controls, and demand volatility that can delay awards and reduce volume.
Earnings Volatility & Backlog FundingAn earnings shortfall coupled with slow task order awards and government funding delays has slowed funded backlog growth, raising near‑term earnings risk.
Margin Pressure From Services MixA growing share of lower‑margin services from recent acquisitions, combined with one‑time implementation costs, has compressed gross margins and pressured profitability.
AeroVironment News
AVAV FAQ
What was AeroVironment, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
AeroVironment, Inc. lowest stock price was $102.25 and its highest was $417.86 in the past 12 months.
What is AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s market cap is $19.06B.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 10, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were AeroVironment, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
AeroVironment, Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 09, 2025. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.776 by -$0.336.
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 0.72.
How many shares outstanding does AeroVironment, Inc. have?
AeroVironment, Inc. has 49,925,877 shares outstanding.
What happened to AeroVironment, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AeroVironment, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.44 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.776. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.853%.
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:
$387.00 (2.23% Upside)
$387.00 (2.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 166.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
125.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
453.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment, Inc. 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. It operates through four segments: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including spare equipment, alternative payload modules, batteries, chargers, repair services, and customer support, as well as multiple aircraft, hand-held ground control system, and spare parts and accessories. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
AVAV Company Deck
AVAV Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in contract awards, revenue growth, and strategic initiatives. However, challenges related to the government shutdown and operational inefficiencies were noted. Overall, the positive aspects, particularly in growth and strategy execution, outweigh the lowlights.View all AVAV earnings summariesAVAV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$387.00
▲(2.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.79% Insiders
15.96% Mutual Funds
0.66% Other Institutional Investors
61.14% Public Companies and Individual Investors