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AEROVIRONMENT INC

AVAVNASDAQ
πŸ† #794 by market capEarnings Sep 7US Equity
$196.02β–² $7.12 (+3.63%)
πŸŒ… Pre-market$195.00β–Ό 0.52%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
1hβ€”
24hβ–² 3.6%
7dβ–² 16.7%
14dβ–² 37.9%
30dβ–² 37.9%
1yβ–Ό 21.8%
🏦Market Cap
$9.92B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+140.9%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
25.3%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
3.7%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
4.8x
Fair
Otter Score
58
Weak

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$194.81 – $198.89
52-Week Range
$135.20 – $417.86
Volume
$4.81B
Avg Volume
$4.28B
Shares Outstanding
50.6M
Next Earnings
Sep 18, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.98B
Last Q Revenue
$642M
P/E Ratio
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P/S Ratio
4.8x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.41
Dividend Yield
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Why Investors Own AVAV

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +45.2% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 33% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

Financial Trends

Revenue (TTM)
$1.98Bβ–² +51.7% YoY
Gross Margin (TTM)
33.4%β–² +2.0% YoY
Operating Income (TTM)
$439Mβ–² +51.7% YoY
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$518Mβ–² +51.7% YoY

About 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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

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πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Weak
58/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
28 analysts
Strong Buy10
Buy14
Hold4
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Aug 2026

Latest News & Updates

YahooΒ·1d ago

Top defense contractor scores huge U.S. Army payday, stock jumps

AeroVironment (AVAV) just landed the kind of contract that changes how investors see a company. The drone maker won a U.S. Army order worth at least $400 million for its Locust laser system, and the stock reacted fast. Shares closed at $186.73 on August 7, up 9.12% on the day and about 22% ...

YahooΒ·1d ago

Unusual Machines (UMAC) Stock Is Climbing Today: Is the Whole Drone Group Moving?

Unusual Machines just posted revenue that obliterated Wall Street estimates, yet the EPS miss and a massive stock compensation charge tell a messier story beneath the headline. With the entire drone sector surging in lockstep, figuring out whether UMAC deserves its momentum or is simply riding a policy wave matters now.

YahooΒ·1d ago

Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Is Jumping Today: What’s Moving Drone Stocks?

Shares of Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) are extending a sharp post-earnings rebound, rising 6.84% in Monday trading to $9.84. That builds on a 22.31% gain over the past week, a run that started from a $7.53 base on July 31. The question worth asking: is the entire drone group moving, or is this RCAT alone? ... Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Is Jumping Today: What’s Moving Drone Stocks?

YahooΒ·3d ago

Why AeroVironment (AVAV) Is Up 25.0% After US$400 Million Army Locust Contract News

AeroVironment recently announced a reported US$400 million U.S. Army production contract for its AI-assisted Locust directed-energy counter-drone system, alongside new board appointments and upcoming director retirements that reshape its governance profile. This combination of a landmark Pentagon directed-energy contract and added board-level aerospace-and-defense finance expertise could influence AeroVironment’s growth priorities and capital allocation decisions. We’ll now examine how the...

YahooΒ·4d ago

AVAV Stock Jumps 8% On Reported $400M Army Deal β€” Why Retail Sees AeroVironment’s Laser Weapons Moving Beyond Testing

The reported contract would mark the Pentagon’s first production order for a directed-energy counter-drone system beyond the prototype stage.

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BenzingaΒ·4d ago

'US Army to Spend $400 Million on AeroVironment Anti-Drone Lasers' - Bloomberg News

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-07/us-army-to-spend-400-million-on-aerovironment-anti-drone-lasers