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AVAV Stock Chart & Stats
$147.42
-$9.22(-5.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$147.42
-$9.22(-5.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$135.20 - $417.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.12M
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
$7.33B
Enterprise Value$10.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$632.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$834.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.16
Next Earnings
Sep 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.38
Shares Outstanding50,822,617
10 Day Avg. Volume1,142,409
30 Day Avg. Volume1,219,169
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 Upside52.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)3.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue Growth And BacklogRapid revenue expansion, strong bookings and substantial funded backlog provide multi-period visibility. They support continued scale, improve production planning and indicate sustained customer demand across AeroVironment’s defense portfolio.
Expanding Defense Technology PortfolioA broader portfolio spanning lethal drones, counter-UAS, directed energy and related technologies increases cross-selling potential and aligns the company with enduring modernization priorities among U.S. and allied defense customers.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and substantial liquidity provide financial flexibility to fund capacity expansion, absorb contract volatility and pursue strategic growth. This reduces dependence on external financing while the business integrates acquisitions and scales production.
Bears Say
Persistent Weak Cash ConversionNegative recent cash generation and planned elevated capital spending could require working-capital funding or constrain financial flexibility. Sustained cash weakness would reduce the quality of reported earnings and increase execution risk.
SCAR Termination And Control WeaknessThe contract loss removes expected program contribution and highlights acquisition-accounting and control risks. Remediation will require management attention, while the impairment raises uncertainty around integration quality and future write-down exposure.
Segment Weakness And Government Funding RiskWeakness in cyber and mission services makes the portfolio less balanced, while dependence on government appropriations can delay awards and deliveries. These factors may create uneven revenue, underutilize capacity and pressure service margins.
AeroVironment News
AVAV FAQ
What was AeroVironment’s price range in the past 12 months?
AeroVironment lowest stock price was $135.20 and its highest was $417.86 in the past 12 months.
What is AeroVironment’s market cap?
AeroVironment’s market cap is $7.33B.
When is AeroVironment’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were AeroVironment’s earnings last quarter?
AeroVironment 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AeroVironment’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AeroVironment pay dividends?
AeroVironment does not currently pay dividends.
What is AeroVironment’s EPS estimate?
AeroVironment’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does AeroVironment have?
AeroVironment has 50,822,617 shares outstanding.
What happened to AeroVironment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AeroVironment 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?
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 (52.96% Upside)
$225.50 (52.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 76%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 58.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
408.97%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
AeroVironment
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
▲(52.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.86% Insiders
12.98% Mutual Funds
18.85% Other Institutional Investors
45.95% Public Companies and Individual Investors