AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

NASDAQ: AVAV · Real-Time Price · USD
186.85
-2.41 (-1.27%)
At close: Apr 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
192.80
+5.95 (3.18%)
Pre-market: Apr 8, 2026, 7:27 AM EDT
Market Cap9.41B +166.9%
Revenue (ttm)1.61B +116.9%
Net Income-224.36M
EPS-5.15
Shares Out 50.38M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE47.89
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume646,130
Open186.55
Previous Close189.26
Day's Range181.35 - 187.78
52-Week Range102.25 - 417.86
Beta1.38
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target316.88 (+69.59%)
Earnings DateMar 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]

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 Summary

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 69.59% from the latest price.

Price Target
$316.88
(69.59% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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-...

23 hours 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 ...

6 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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8 days 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 ...

14 days 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.

15 days ago - Invezz

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 ...

22 days 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, ...

22 days 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.

22 days 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.

27 days 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...

27 days 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.

4 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.

4 weeks ago - Benzinga

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

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

4 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.

4 weeks ago - Barrons

AeroVironment Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) will release earnings results for its third quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, March 10.

4 weeks ago - Benzinga

AV Awarded $97 Million U.S. Army Contract to Advance Next-Generation Sensor Testing

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of advanced research and development solutions for national security missions, today announced it has bee...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference in Arlington, Virginia. AV's chairma...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

How Low Can AVAV Stock Go?

AeroVironment (AVAV) shares have decreased by 17.4% in a single day. This recent decline has reignited worries surrounding its Space Force SCAR program and a downgrade by Raymond James, yet steep decl...

5 weeks ago - Forbes

AV Partners with City of Albuquerque and State of New Mexico in Defense Manufacturing Expansion

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in advanced defense and aerospace solutions, today announced plans to invest more than $3...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AV Issues Statement Regarding Active Negotiations for Contract Amendment to Support U.S. Space Force's SCAR Program

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S....

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AV, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 31, 2026, af...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AV Receives $186 Million U.S. Army Delivery Order for Next-Generation Switchblade Systems

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, today announced receipt of a $186 mill...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

AV Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Kevin McDonnell

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice Pr...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

AV, Inc. to Present at Citizens Technology Conference

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming Citizens Technology Conference in San Francisco, California. AV Executive Vi...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Exclusive: AeroVironment's LOCUST counter-drone laser used by US Army near El Paso airport, sources say

The U.S. Army deployed AeroVironment Inc's LOCUST laser counter-drone weapon system near El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, leading to a seven-hour airspace shutdown, two people briefed on th...

7 weeks ago - Reuters