Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV – Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-six ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating, eighteen have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $228.80.
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Piper Sandler decreased their target price on AeroVironment from $248.00 to $235.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on AeroVironment from $315.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on AeroVironment from $229.00 to $204.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered AeroVironment from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $210.00 to $180.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Barclays began coverage on AeroVironment in a report on Friday. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $237.00 price target for the company.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On AeroVironment
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. GK Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the third quarter worth about $49,000. WoodTrust Financial Corp lifted its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 58.9% in the third quarter. WoodTrust Financial Corp now owns 2,780 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $395,000 after acquiring an additional 1,030 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 52.5% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,075 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $153,000 after acquiring an additional 370 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in AeroVironment by 82.1% in the third quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 652 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $93,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vista Investment Partners LLC boosted its holdings in AeroVironment by 0.9% in the third quarter. Vista Investment Partners LLC now owns 16,594 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,360,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. 86.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting AeroVironment
Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Barclays initiated coverage with an “equal weight” rating and a $237 price target, implying considerable upside from recent levels. The neutral rating suggests Barclays sees meaningful potential but also material risks. Barclays coverage report
- Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment’s VideoRay subsidiary was selected for a U.S. Navy mine-countermeasure prototype program. The award expands the company’s presence in naval defense and could support future production opportunities. AeroVironment’s VideoRay selected for US Navy mine countermeasure prototype program
- Positive Sentiment: The company received a $464.8 million U.S. Army production contract for its Enduring High Energy Laser program. This is AeroVironment’s first major U.S. military laser production award and broadens its revenue base beyond unmanned aircraft. AeroVironment Lands $464.8 Million Directed Energy Contract
- Positive Sentiment: LOCUST laser growth prospects improved after AeroVironment secured its first international order, valued at more than $50 million. The deal demonstrates potential demand outside the U.S. defense market. Can LOCUST Lasers Power the Next Leg of AeroVironment Growth?
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports describe record revenue and backlog as autonomous systems gain momentum, but investors remain focused on whether AeroVironment can scale those programs profitably. Can AeroVironment Scale Autonomous Systems to Drive Growth?
- Neutral Sentiment: A reported short-interest figure of zero shares and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio appears inconsistent with the description of a large increase, limiting its usefulness as a trading signal.
- Negative Sentiment: AVAV declined alongside the broader equity market as higher Treasury yields and rising oil prices increased risk aversion ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Its steep 12-month decline has also revived debate over valuation and future cash generation. AeroVironment Pullback Following Market Selloff Puts Valuation Debate Back In Focus
AeroVironment Price Performance
Shares of AeroVironment stock opened at $137.11 on Monday. AeroVironment has a twelve month low of $134.25 and a twelve month high of $411.16. The stock has a market cap of $6.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -58.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.36. The company has a current ratio of 4.26, a quick ratio of 3.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $156.96 and a 200 day moving average price of $167.63.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.37. AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 4.04% and a negative net margin of 5.77%. The company had revenue of $480.49 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $451.95 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.32 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. AeroVironment has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.020-3.340 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that AeroVironment will post 3.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
About AeroVironment
AeroVironment, Inc is a defense technology company that develops and supplies autonomous systems, uncrewed aircraft, loitering munitions and counter-uncrewed-aircraft systems. Its portfolio includes small unmanned aircraft systems such as Raven, Puma and Wasp, as well as larger platforms including JUMP 20 and Quantix Recon.
The company is also known for its Switchblade family of loitering munitions, which combine surveillance, target identification and precision strike capabilities. AeroVironment provides related ground control systems, sensors, software, communications equipment, training and support services for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Founded in 1971 by aerospace engineer Paul B.
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