AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

NASDAQ: AVAV · Real-Time Price · USD
168.29
+0.11 (0.07%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
168.09
-0.20 (-0.12%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap8.48B +101.7%
Revenue (ttm)1.61B +116.9%
Net Income-224.36M
EPS-5.15
Shares Out 50.38M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE43.17
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume918,268
Open167.56
Previous Close168.18
Day's Range164.61 - 169.92
52-Week Range159.64 - 417.86
Beta1.35
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target316.88 (+88.29%)
Earnings DateJun 23, 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 88.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$316.88
(88.29% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

AeroVironment reports successful execution of C-UAS laser test

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced a “historic milestone” for directed energy and homeland defense following the successful execution of a first-of-its-kind counter-unmanned aircraft system, or C-UAS, las...

3 days ago - TheFly

AV's LOCUST Demonstrates Landmark Capability at White Sands with JIATF-401 and FAA

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a historic milestone for directed energy and homeland defense following the successful execut...

4 days ago - Business Wire

LASSO selection positive for AeroVironment, says Clear Street

Clear Street keeps a Buy rating on AeroVironment (AVAV) with a $293 price target after the company announced a U.S. Army prototype agreement to support the development, delivery, and testing

5 days ago - TheFly

AeroVironment awarded prototype agreement from U.S. Army for LASSO program

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance, LASSO, program to support the rapid development, del...

6 days ago - TheFly

U.S. Army Selects AV's Switchblade® 400 for LASSO Program

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #ARMY--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalki...

6 days ago - Business Wire

3 Best Stocks to Buy in May 2026, According to Analysts

With markets entering May 2026 on a solid footing, analysts see three standout opportunities: Atlassian ($TEAM), Klaviyo ($KVYO), and AeroVironment ($AVAV). Each company is benefiting from strong dema...

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8 days ago - TipRanks

AeroVironment initiated with a Buy at Clear Street

Clear Street analyst Brian Dobson initiated coverage of AeroVironment (AVAV) with a Buy rating and $293 price target The firm sees a revenue inflection driven by “faster-than-expected BlueHalo commerc...

10 days ago - TheFly

AV to Present at BofA Securities Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming BofA Securities Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference in New York Ci...

10 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment announces the release of Halo_Shield

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced the release of Halo_Shield, a modular and distributed counter-unmanned aircraft system, C-UAS, designed to predict, detect, track, identify and defeat advanced airborne ...

12 days ago - TheFly

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...

12 days 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...

12 days 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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12 days ago - Forbes

AeroVironment demonstrates LOCUST laser weapon system

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced the demonstration of its palletized LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard the USS George H.W. Bush in October 2025 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S.

19 days ago - TheFly

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...

19 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment awarded $14.6M production contract by U.S. Army

AeroVironment (AVAV) was awarded a $14.6M production contract by the U.S. Army for the VAPOR Compact Long Endurance unmanned aircraft system, its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platf...

20 days ago - TheFly

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...

Other symbols: ARMY
20 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment announces debut of MAYHEM 10

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced the debut of MAYHEM 10, a multi-role launched effects system purpose-built for deployment from air, ground, and maritime platforms. MAYHEM 10 is an autonomous, multi-rol...

25 days ago - TheFly

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...

25 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment says precision pointing hardware was on Artemis II mission

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced that its precision pointing hardware was on board NASA’s historic Artemis II Mission as part of the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System, a laser communication...

25 days ago - TheFly

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...

25 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment appoints Woodward as Chief Financial Officer

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced the appointment of Sean Woodward as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping ...

27 days ago - TheFly

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...

27 days ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment appoints Smith as EVP, Chief Operating Officer

AeroVironment (AVAV) announced the appointment of Robert Smith as Executive Vice President, EVP, and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026. In this role, Dr. Smith will oversee the Company...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

AeroVironment announces USAF awarded UES a three-year $25M contract

The United States Air Force, USAF, has awarded UES, a division of advanced research and development leader AeroVironment (AVAV), a three-year, $25M contract to transition innovative human health and p...

4 weeks ago - TheFly