AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical missile systems, and energy-efficient transportation solutions. Founded in 1971 by aeronautical innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, the company has built a reputation for pioneering solar-powered and lightweight flight technologies. Its expertise spans the development of small, portable UAS for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions as well as larger-scale platforms that leverage renewable energy concepts tested throughout its history.

The company’s core product lineup includes handheld and small tactical UAS such as the RQ-11 Raven®, RQ-20 Puma®, and Switchblade® systems, which offer rapid deployment capabilities for military and government users. AeroVironment also produces the Quantix® end-to-end drone solution designed for commercial applications like precision agriculture, mapping and infrastructure inspection. In addition to unmanned aircraft, AeroVironment develops the High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) platform, a solar-electric aircraft intended to provide persistent communications and surveillance from the stratosphere.

Serving a diverse customer base that encompasses the U.S. Department of Defense, allied military forces, federal and state government agencies, and commercial enterprises, AeroVironment operates through a network of offices and support facilities across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company’s solutions have been deployed in operational theaters worldwide, supporting missions in environments ranging from urban terrain to remote border regions. AeroVironment also collaborates with international partners to localize manufacturing and to integrate UAS platforms into allied defense systems.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment continues to invest in research and development to expand its portfolio of autonomy, propulsion and solar-electric technologies. The company maintains a strong engineering culture that emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-disciplinary innovation and rigorous testing protocols. As unmanned systems and sustainable aviation solutions grow in strategic importance, AeroVironment positions itself to address emerging requirements in defense, public safety and commercial markets worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $257.22 to $266.59
• 50-Day Range: $160.01 to $284.95
• 52-Week Range: $102.25 to $295.90
• Volume: 1.32 million shs
• Average Volume: 591,829 shs
• Market Capitalization: $13.02 billion
• P/E Ratio: 170.25
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $265.22
• Consensus Rating: Buy

AeroVironment Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AeroVironment scored higher than 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 25th out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

AeroVironment has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.13, and is based on 13 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AeroVironment has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 31.66%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AeroVironment are expected to grow by 31.66% in the coming year, from $3.38 to $4.45 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AeroVironment is 170.25, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AeroVironment is 170.25, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 80.79.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AeroVironment has a P/B Ratio of 8.41. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.61% of the float of AeroVironment has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AeroVironment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AeroVironment has recently decreased by 10.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

AeroVironment does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

AeroVironment does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.61% of the float of AeroVironment has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AeroVironment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AeroVironment has recently decreased by 10.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.93

News Sentiment

AeroVironment has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 39 news articles for AeroVironment this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

76 people have searched for AVAV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 280% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

35 people have added AeroVironment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 119% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AeroVironment insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.27% of the stock of AeroVironment is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

86.38% of the stock of AeroVironment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVAV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVAV shares performed this year?

AeroVironment's stock was trading at $153.89 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AVAV shares have increased by 71.5% and is now trading at $263.89.

How were AeroVironment's earnings last quarter?

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 24th. The aerospace company reported $1.61 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.20. The firm's revenue was up 39.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does AeroVironment have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of AeroVironment: Telerob, PROGENY SYSTEMS CORPORATION’S INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS GROUP, ARCTURUS UAV, Pulse Aerospace, AeroVironment Inc, Altoy Savunma Sanayi ve Havacilik, and Arcturus UAV Inc..

Who are AeroVironment's major shareholders?

AeroVironment's top institutional shareholders include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.06%), Vista Investment Partners LLC (0.03%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.02%) and Radnor Capital Management LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Wahid Nawabi, Charles Thomas Burbage, Stephen F Page, Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell, Melissa Ann Brown, Brian Charles Shackley and Trace E Stevenson.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of AeroVironment?

Shares of AVAV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AeroVironment own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AeroVironment investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/24/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AVAV
• CIK: 1368622
• Web: www.avinc.com
• Phone: (805) 520-8350
• Fax: 626-359-9628
• Employees: 1,475
• Year Founded: 1971

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for AeroVironment: $265.22
• High Price Target: $335.00
• Low Price Target: $210.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +0.5%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.13
• Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 170.25
• Forward P/E Ratio: 78.07
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $43.62 million
• Net Margins: 5.32%
• Pretax Margin: 4.83%
• Return on Equity: 10.68%
• Return on Assets: 8.80%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 3.52
• Quick Ratio: 2.69

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $820.63 million
• Price / Sales: 15.87
• Cash Flow: $5.39 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 48.99
• Book Value: $31.36 per share
• Price / Book: 8.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 49,340,000
• Free Float: 48,715,000
• Market Cap: $13.02 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.96