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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)1.91M
Market Cap
$7.20B
Enterprise Value$10.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$632.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$834.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.97
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. Volume1,647,883
30 Day Avg. Volume1,913,875
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 Upside17.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)3.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Bookings & BacklogA $2.7B bookings cadence and $2.7B combined backlog provide durable multi-quarter revenue visibility for AeroVironment. For 2-6 months this underpins production planning, capacity utilization and smoother revenue conversion as government awards and replenishment demand are executed.
Diversified Defense Product PortfolioBroad wins across loitering munitions, long‑range platforms and directed energy expand addressable markets and reduce single-program risk. This diversification supports stable multi-domain demand (lethal, non‑lethal, counter‑UAS, DE, space/cyber) over the medium term.
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquiditySubstantial cash reserves and low net leverage give the company capacity to fund R&D, elevated CapEx and manufacturing scale without immediate refinancing. Over months this supports execution of planned capacity builds and defense contract delivery despite short-term FCF variability.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationPersistent negative or volatile operating and free cash flows weaken internal funding of growth investments. Over 2-6 months this heightens reliance on liquidity/capital markets and could constrain timing of capacity adds or increase financing costs if losses or outflows persist.
SCAR Termination & Control WeaknessA major program termination with an $89M impairment and an identified material weakness undermines earnings quality and requires remediation. This raises audit and reporting risk, may impair stakeholder confidence, and can distract management during critical execution months.
Government Funding & Service Margin PressureDependence on U.S. appropriations and delayed contract funding causes timing volatility and compressed service margins. Over the medium term, this reduces recurring revenue quality and can pressure near-term profitability and cash conversion while contract funding remains uneven.
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 $7.20B.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AeroVironment, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 09, 2026 which is in 51 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?
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AeroVironment Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$225.50 (17.80% Upside)
$225.50 (17.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AVAV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-48.95%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$225.50
▲(17.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.87% Insiders
13.04% Mutual Funds
1.58% Other Institutional Investors
63.43% Public Companies and Individual Investors