NASDAQ:AVAV AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Price, News & Analysis $174.23 +11.14 (+6.83%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$174.19 -0.04 (-0.02%) As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About AeroVironment Stock (NASDAQ:AVAV) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get AeroVironment alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$164.11▼$174.5150-Day Range$158.00▼$222.5152-Week Range$156.00▼$417.86Volume1.16 million shsAverage Volume1.04 million shsMarket Capitalization$8.70 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$318.78Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), tactical missiles and precision loitering munitions, electric vehicle charging and scalable energy systems. Headquartered in Monrovia, California, the company develops solutions for defense, public safety and commercial markets. Their offerings include small UAS for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as advanced weapons systems designed to meet the needs of modern military operations. The company’s unmanned aerial systems portfolio features platforms such as the Raven, Puma and Switchblade series, which are deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense, allied militaries and other government agencies around the world. In addition to airborne systems, AeroVironment provides ground charging stations and hydrogen fuel cell technologies that support continuous, on-demand energy for remote operations and electric vehicle infrastructure projects. Founded in 1971 by aeronautical engineer Paul B. MacCready, AeroVironment has played a pioneering role in human-powered flight, solar-powered aircraft development and the commercialization of unmanned systems. Over the decades, the company has expanded its global footprint, serving customers across North America, Europe and Asia through a combination of direct sales, strategic partnerships and service centers. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment continues to invest in research and development to advance autonomy, energy efficiency and adaptability of its products. The company’s multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and technicians work to deliver integrated solutions that address both near-term defense requirements and long-term trends in clean energy and robotics.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More AeroVironment Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks88th Percentile Overall ScoreAVAV MarketRank™: AeroVironment scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 20th 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 Opinion4.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingAeroVironment has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.88, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 18 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialAeroVironment has a consensus price target of $318.78, representing about 83.0% upside from its current price of $174.23.Amount of Analyst CoverageAeroVironment has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about AeroVironment's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth26.87% Earnings GrowthEarnings for AeroVironment are expected to grow by 26.87% in the coming year, from $2.94 to $3.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AeroVironment is -40.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AeroVironment is -40.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAeroVironment has a PEG Ratio of 2.39. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAeroVironment has a P/B Ratio of 5.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AeroVironment's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted9.12% of the float of AeroVironment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAeroVironment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.92, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AeroVironment has recently increased by 3.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAeroVironment does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAeroVironment does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media4.2 / 5News Sentiment0.75 News SentimentAeroVironment has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for AeroVironment this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search Interest136 people have searched for AVAV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 27% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows55 people have added AeroVironment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 49% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AeroVironment insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $349,456.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.81% of the stock of AeroVironment is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.38% of the stock of AeroVironment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about AeroVironment's insider trading history. Receive AVAV Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AeroVironment and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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AVAV Stock News HeadlinesAeroVironment (AVAV) Expands Its AV Halo Software Platform With Two New AdditionsMay 24 at 12:50 PM | finance.yahoo.comAeroVironment (AVAV) Expands Its AV Halo Software Platform With Two New AdditionsMay 24 at 10:10 AM | insidermonkey.comOne algorithm, 17 years, nearly 2,000% total returnsA physicist in Dublin claims his AI algorithm has beaten the market for 17 consecutive years - with nearly 2,000% total returns and only one losing year across two decades of crises. Porter Stansberry flew to Ireland to investigate the claim firsthand. The result is a new investigative documentary called 'Investigating Project Prophet,' available to stream now at no cost.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)AeroVironment Stock (AVAV) Opinions on Drone Demand and Growth ConferenceMay 23 at 10:11 AM | quiverquant.comQAeroVironment and KBR shares skyrocket, what you need to knowMay 22 at 6:13 PM | msn.comAeroVironment: Drone Defense Spending Should Provide Plenty Of LiftMay 22 at 4:50 AM | seekingalpha.comAeroVironment: A Mispriced Defense Growth Stock With Upside Into EarningsMay 21 at 6:50 PM | seekingalpha.comIs DPRO Gaining Momentum in the Expanding Drone Logistics Industry?May 21 at 2:46 PM | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines AVAV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AVAV shares performed this year? AeroVironment's stock was trading at $241.89 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, AVAV stock has decreased by 28.0% and is now trading at $174.23. How were AeroVironment's earnings last quarter? AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) released its earnings results on Tuesday, March, 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.04. The company's revenue was up 143.4% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does AeroVironment have any subsidiaries? AeroVironment subsidiaries include 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 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (0.98%), American Capital Management Inc. (0.87%), Swedbank AB (0.55%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. (0.45%). Insiders that own company stock include Wahid Nawabi, 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 Earnings3/10/2026Today5/24/202646th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference6/03/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)6/23/2026Fiscal Year End4/30/2027Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (3m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 AVAV's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. AVAV has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorAerospace Industry AEROSP/DEF EQ Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense Current SymbolNASDAQ:AVAV CIK1368622 Webwww.avinc.com Phone(805) 520-8350Fax626-359-9628Employees1,475Year Founded1971Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for AeroVironment$318.78 High Price Target$429.00 Low Price Target$235.00 Potential Upside/Downside+83.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.88 Research Coverage24 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($4.34) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio59.26 P/E Growth2.39Net Income$43.62 million Net Margins-13.93% Pretax Margin-16.62% Return on Equity3.26% Return on Assets2.56% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.17 Current Ratio5.51 Quick Ratio4.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.61 billion Price / Sales5.40 Cash Flow$5.41 per share Price / Cash Flow32.21 Book Value$31.36 per share Price / Book5.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares49,934,000Free Float49,530,000Market Cap$8.70 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 Social Links Don't wait for the SpaceX IPOThe space race is growing fast, and you don’t have to wait for SpaceX to go public to invest. 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