AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

NASDAQ: AVAV · Real-Time Price · USD
190.71
-5.03 (-2.57%)
Apr 28, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT - Market open
-2.57%
Market Cap 9.61B
Revenue (ttm) 1.61B
Net Income (ttm) -224.36M
Shares Out 50.38M
EPS (ttm) -5.15
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 48.96
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 595,513
Open 193.02
Previous Close 195.74
Day's Range 185.53 - 193.02
52-Week Range 147.17 - 417.86
Beta 1.38
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 316.88 (+66.16%)
Earnings Date Mar 10, 2026

About AVAV

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 in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy. The company provides uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), which include small and medium UAS, and kinesis command and control software; and counter-UAS and precision strike, a loitering munitions solution that deliver actionable intelligence and precision firepo... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
IPO Date Jan 23, 2007
Employees 1,475
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol AVAV
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, AeroVironment's revenue was $820.63 million, an increase of 14.50% compared to the previous year's $716.72 million. Earnings were $43.62 million, a decrease of -26.89%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for AVAV stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $316.88, which is an increase of 66.16% from the latest price.

Price Target
$316.88
(66.16% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

AV Announces Halo_Shield™, Comprehensive Tile-Based C-UAS Solution

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in multi-domain defense solutions, today announced the release of Halo_Shield™, a modular, d...

5 hours ago - Business Wire

Aerovironment, Inc. Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Aerovironment, Inc., (“Aerovironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) investors that the firm has initiated an investigati...

5 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

U.S. Air Force To Fly B-1B Lancer And B-2 Spirit Well Into Late 2030s

The United States Air Force has no plans to retire its remaining fleet of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers for at least a couple more decades, and the old "BUFFs" as they are known, will be in servi...

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19 hours ago - Forbes

AV Successfully Demonstrates LOCUST Laser Weapon System Aboard USS George H.W. Bush

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST® Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the U...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Army Selects AV's VAPOR® CLE for Medium Range Reconnaissance Program

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ARMY #ARMYMRR--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced it was awarded a $14.6 million production contract by...

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8 days ago - Business Wire

AV Introduces MAYHEM 10: Multi-Role Launched Effects System at AAAA 2026

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced the debut of MAYHEM 10, a groundbreaking, multi-role launched effects system purpose-built fo...

13 days ago - Business Wire

AV's Precision Hardware Points Artemis II Laser Link to Earth

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #ARTEMIS--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that its precision pointing hardware was on board NASA's historic Artemis II Mission as pa...

13 days ago - Business Wire

AV Appoints Sean Woodward as Chief Financial Officer

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Sean T. Woodward as Executive Vice Pr...

15 days ago - Business Wire

AV Appoints Dr. Robert Smith as Chief Operating Officer

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $avav #defense--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Smith as Executiv...

19 days ago - Business Wire

AV's UES Awarded $25M AFRL Contract to Mature Human Performance Technologies for Warfighter Readiness

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AFRL--The United States Air Force has awarded UES, a division of advanced research and development leader AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a three-...

21 days ago - Business Wire

AV Selected to Deliver Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Services to U.S. Navy with JUMP 20-X, Advanced Payload Integrations

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in autonomous systems and intelligence services, today announced its selection by the United States Navy to ...

27 days ago - Business Wire

The Drone War Is Here — And These Invisible Stocks Power Every Flight

Drones are getting cheaper, faster, and deadlier — and that's changing what wins wars. But while markets chase the companies building them, the real story sits one layer deeper.

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4 weeks ago - Benzinga

AV Unveils LOCUST® X3: Third-Generation Modular Directed Energy Weapon System

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the release of LOCUST® X3, the third generation of AV's ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment stock price sinks as risky patterns emerge: can it hit $170?

AeroVironment stock price continued falling on Monday as the recent guidance disappointed. AVAV dropped by over 2.4% in the pre-market, down by 55% from its highest point in 2025.

5 weeks ago - Invezz

AeroVironment Transcript: JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026

Strong demand for advanced drones, loitering munitions, and counter-UAS systems is driving growth, with expanded production capacity and new product generations. Space and communications technology remain strategic, while stable cyber and mission systems support a robust outlook.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

Drone-maker AeroVironment buys aerospace engineering firm ESAero in $200 million deal

Drone maker AeroVironment said on Monday it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, a ​producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced ‌air mobility platforms, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at ...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

AV Acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.

ARLINGTON, Va. & SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, ...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment Shows Lasers To Take Out Iran's Drones. The Stock Is Rising.

Shares of the drone technology company might get a boost on Monday from a CBS 60 Minutes story that aired on Sunday.

6 weeks ago - Barrons

AeroVironment Shrugs Off Q3 Miss With Bullish Counter‑Drone Outlook: 'Only Game In Town'

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) third-quarter results missed analyst expectations, with strong demand for its drone and counter-drone systems offset by funding delays and Space segment headwinds.

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On AeroVironment Following Downbeat Q3 Earnings

AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of 64 cents per share, which missed the consensus estimate of 69 cents, according to Benzinga Pro data. Quarterly revenue of $408.05 million missed the Street...

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

AeroVironment Cuts Guidance, Says Timing Issues Hurt Results

The drone maker said it now expects adjusted earnings per share of $2.75 to $3.10 for the fiscal year, compared with $3.40 a share to $3.55 a share previously.

6 weeks ago - WSJ

AeroVironment Stock Drops After Q3 Earnings: Here's Why

AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares fell in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its third-quarter earnings report, missing estimates on the top and bottom lines.

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

AeroVironment Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Q3 results missed expectations due to SCAR contract termination and funding delays, but strong order flow and backlog position the company for record Q4 and continued growth. Revised FY26 guidance reflects lower revenue but robust demand for autonomous and counter-UAS products.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $avav #defense--AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment Earnings Are Coming. Guidance Will Be Key Amid Drone-Based Fighting in Iran.

Wall Street is looking for the company to announce earnings per share of 68 cents from sales of $476 million.

7 weeks ago - Barrons