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AEROVIRONMENT INC

AVAVNASDAQ
πŸ† #1040 by market capEarnings Dec 8US Equity
$143.24β–Ό $3.88 (βˆ’2.71%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$143.60β–² 0.25%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 2.7%
7dβ–Ό 8.2%
14dβ–Ό 8.5%
30dβ–Ό 3.5%
ytdβ–Ό 40.8%
1yβ–Ό 54.6%
🏦Market Cap
$7.25B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+140.9%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
26.5%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
0.1%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
3.7x
Fair
Otter Score
80
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$142.35 – $145.34
52-Week Range
$135.20 – $417.86
Volume
$4.81B
Avg Volume
$4.28B
Shares Outstanding
50.6M
Next Earnings
Nov 6, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.98B
Last Q Revenue
$480M
P/E Ratio
-25.3
P/S Ratio
3.7x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.82
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.2%

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.

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AEROVIRONMENT INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$2.0Bβ–² +140.9% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
25.3%β–Ό βˆ’35.6% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
βˆ’$70Mβ–Ό βˆ’272.3% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$165Mβ–² +582.1% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
49.8Mβ–² +0.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$572Mβ–Ό βˆ’$106M YoY
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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

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
80/100

Analyst Ratings

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

Latest News & Updates

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·5d ago

AVAV vs. RTX: Which Aerospace-Defense Stock Offers More Potential?

AeroVironment and RTX compete across advanced defense markets, with contrasting growth, valuation, ROE and recent share-price trends.

GlobeNewsWireΒ·8d ago

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Aerovironment, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.Β  Litigation PartnerΒ  Brandon Walker Β Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Aerovironment (AVAV) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

The Motley FoolΒ·9d ago

Drones Stock AeroVironment Is Now a Space Stock, Too

New AeroVironment acquisition Blue Halo just landed a $100 million Pentagon contract. Blue Halo has been incorporated into a new AV Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy division.

The Motley FoolΒ·10d ago

Laser Weapons Are Real Now -- and You Can Invest in Them With AeroVironment Stock

The U.S. Army just awarded AV a $464.8 million contract to build laser guns. AV's 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser weapon system can bring down a half-ton Group 3 military drone.

BenzingaΒ·11d ago

Red Cat, Ondas Miss the Cut in Pentagon's Latest Drone Dominance Round

The Pentagon's Gauntlet II results are posted, and the scoreboard belongs almost entirely to private companies.

Proactive Investors - FinanceΒ·11d ago

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Cheap drones are reshaping the economics of warfare, but the biggest market impact may be showing up in an unexpected place: diesel prices. In this op-ed,...