AeroVironment, Inc.
AVAV
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- AeroVironment is positioned to benefit from increasing demand in the aerospace and defense sector, particularly in unmanned systems and drone technology.
- The company's revenue for 2026 is projected at $1.98 billion, showing a significant increase from $820.6 million in 2025.
- Despite current challenges, AeroVironment's gross margin improved to 31.6% in Q2 2026, indicating potential for recovery.
- AeroVironment's operating margin has been negative, reflecting ongoing operational challenges and inefficiencies.
- The company reported a net income loss of $265.1 million for 2026, a stark contrast to a profit of $43.6 million in 2025.
- Current market sentiment is negative, with a 'Strong Sell' signal and a score of -24.00, indicating significant bearish trends.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $6.99B | Enterprise value | $7.24B | Trailing P/E | — | Forward P/E | 30.94 |
| PEG | 1.57 | Price / book | 1.58 | Beta | 1.36 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 5.7% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 26.5% | Operating margin | -2.3% |
| Profit margin | -10.1% | ROE | -4.6% | ROA | -0.1% | Debt / equity | 0.19 |
| Current ratio | 4.26 | Free cash flow | -$25.92M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $216.63 |
| 52w high | $417.86 | 52w low | $134.25 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $480M | $642M | $408M | $473M | $455M | — |
| Op margin | -2.3% | 8.9% | -6.8% | -6.4% | -15.2% | — |
| Net income | -$5.1M | -$24.1M | -$244M | -$17.1M | -$67.4M | — |
| Gross margin | 25.9% | 31.6% | 24.2% | 22.0% | 20.9% | — |
| Gross profit | $125M | $203M | $98.8M | $104M | $95.1M | — |
| Operating income | -$10.9M | $56.9M | -$27.7M | -$30.2M | -$69.3M | — |
- Revenue -25% vs prior quarter ($480M vs $642M).
- Gross margin 25.9% (was 31.6% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to -2.3%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $821M | $717M | $541M | — |
| Op margin | -3.6% | 7.2% | 10.0% | -4.2% | — |
| Net income | -$265M | $43.6M | $59.7M | -$176M | — |
| Gross margin | 25.3% | 38.8% | 39.6% | 32.1% | — |
| Gross profit | $501M | $319M | $284M | $174M | — |
| Operating income | -$70.3M | $59.2M | $71.8M | -$22.6M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-09 · AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Looks Reasonable As Shares Fell 65%
2026-10-09 · AeroVironment (AVAV) Pullback Following Market Selloff Puts Valuation Debate Back In Focus
2026-10-08 · Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Doubles Down On Air Taxi Stocks, Defense Plays
2026-10-08 · Ondas Falls 5% as Defense Orders Pile Up Without Lifting Shares; AeroVironment Slips, Kratos Edges Higher
2026-10-08 · Defense Stocks Retail Investors Are Watching As Iran Risk Reshapes Military Spending
2026-10-08 · AeroVironment (AVAV) Lands $464.8 Million Directed Energy Contract
2026-10-08 · Can AeroVironment Scale Autonomous Systems to Drive Growth?
2026-10-08 · Can LOCUST Lasers Power the Next Leg of AeroVironment (AVAV) Growth?
2026-10-08 · Ondas Adds $165M in New Orders, Boosts 2027 Revenue Visibility
2026-10-08 · AeroVironment's VideoRay to Support Navy Mine Countermeasure Prototype
2026-10-08 · AV’s VideoRay Selected as Subcontractor Navy Mine Countermeasure Prototype Effort
2026-10-08 · Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Adds Kratos Defense, AeroVironment Stocks As Pentagon Bets On Drones To Drive Future Warfare
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