AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses. It operates in two segments, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS). The company supplies UAS, tactical missile systems, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to ISR services. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including spare equipment, alternative payload modules, batteries, chargers, repair services, and customer support, as well as multiple aircraft, hand-held ground control system, and spare parts and accessories. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
IPO Year: 2007
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: avinc.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 7/16/2026 | $210.00 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Raymond James |
| 7/9/2026 | $180.00 | Outperform → Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 7/1/2026 | $250.00 | Outperform | Wedbush |
| 3/23/2026 | Underperform → Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 3/11/2026 | $450.00 → $400.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 3/2/2026 | Strong Buy → Underperform | Raymond James | |
| 3/2/2026 | Strong Buy → Outperform | Raymond James | |
| 2/18/2026 | $259.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 2/17/2026 | $320.00 | Overweight | Analyst |
| 12/19/2025 | $285.00 | Overweight | KeyBanc Capital Markets |
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Initial Order Enhances LRR and Advances Army Drone Dominance Initiative with AV’s Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial system in support of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program, advancing the Army’s push to field scalable, adaptable capabilities for modern warfare. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260720381921/en/AV’s P550 modular UAS delivers mission-rea
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP® 20 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Italian Army.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260713103864/en/The MQ-31A designation confirms that the Italian Ministry of Defence now recognizes JUMP 20 as an official military capability."This designation validates that JUMP 20 meets the standards of a modern European military and underscores the system’s ability to deliver actionable i
Well-Positioned to Continue Leading Innovation, Capturing Growth and Executing with Excellence. AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today hosted its 2026 Investor Day during which AV’s leadership team outlined its growth strategy and introduced new fiscal year 2030 financial targets. "At AV, we are driving the business forward as a stronger, more resilient company than ever," said Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at AV. "We look forward to leading product innovation, scaling our capacity to capture demand across multiple domains, and continuing to execute with excellence for the remainder of the decade. Two years ago, we outlined an ambitious set of st
NATO Support and Procurement Agency Contract Expands AV’s European Presence and Positions Germany to Field the Full Puma Capability Stack Through a Unified Program Framework AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that the German Bundeswehr, through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) under the UAS Partnership, has selected AV’s next-generation Puma™ family of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Luftgestützte Aufklärung mit Unbemannten Systemen (LARUS) airborne reconnaissance program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707515500/en/NATO Support
AUSTIN, Texas, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The threats confronting law enforcement, military commands and critical infrastructure operators have crossed a threshold. They can no longer be addressed by adding personnel or deploying faster versions of existing equipment. Commercial drones that once required nation-state budgets can now be purchased off a consumer shelf for under $500 and are transforming the public safety landscape. Criminal organizations deploy the devices against border law enforcement, correctional facilities report drone-delivered contraband as a routine operational problem, and Langley Air Force Base, among the most secure milit
Award Advances U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s Layered Base Defense While Cementing Titan as a Global Benchmark in Counter-UAS AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced that Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has selected its Titan™ MS (Multi-Sensor) system for a $80.5 million contract award in support of Domestic Shield. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260706758852/en/The Titan™ family of products has been selected by the JIATF-401 to advance the United States Air Force Global Strike Command’s layered base defense. T
AV will provide counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems in support of Domestic Shield Program AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced it has been awarded a three-year, $500 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s (JIATF-401) Domestic Shield Program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260706548594/en/AV’s integrated counter-UAS systems will provide layered protection for critical infrastructure and domestic installations as part of the JIATF-401’s Domestic Shield Program. (Photo: AV) Under this s
Defense Drones-as-a-Service Market Takes Flight as Global Military Spending AcceleratesAI-powered autonomous drone platforms are becoming mission-critical as defense agencies invest billions in next-generation battlefield technologyNEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Military organizations around the world are rapidly embracing Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) as a more efficient and cost-effective way to leverage advanced drone capabilities without the hassle of owning and managing large fleets. Rather than purchasing aircraft, ground stations, software, and training personnel, defense agencies can access comprehensive drone solutions when needed, including auton
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth Quarter Highlights: Record fourth quarter revenue of $641.6 million and fiscal year revenue of $1,976.8 million, up 133% and 141% year-over-year, respectively Bookings of $2.7 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 for the fiscal year Funded backlog of $1.2 billion "Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational year for AV, which included the completion of our largest acquisition, meaningful investments toward diversifying our portfolio in critical areas aligned to our customer’s highest priorities, and the strongest f
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the appointment of William J. Lynn III to its Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2026."Bill’s distinguished service to the nation and extensive experience in government, national security and defense technology will bring valuable insights to the Board," said Wahid Nawabi, AV’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. "His perspective as both a defense leader and public-company executive will be a tremendous asset as we continue to scale and advance our leadership position in an increasingly dynamic global security environment.""I am honored to join the Board during such a pivotal time for AV and our national defense," said
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Raymond James upgraded AeroVironment from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $210.00
RBC Capital Mkts downgraded AeroVironment from Outperform to Sector Perform and set a new price target of $180.00
Wedbush initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $250.00
Raymond James upgraded AeroVironment from Underperform to Mkt Perform
Needham reiterated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $400.00 from $450.00 previously
Raymond James downgraded AeroVironment from Strong Buy to Underperform
Raymond James downgraded AeroVironment from Strong Buy to Outperform
UBS initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $259.00
Analyst initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $320.00
KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $285.00
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AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the appointment of William J. Lynn III to its Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2026."Bill’s distinguished service to the nation and extensive experience in government, national security and defense technology will bring valuable insights to the Board," said Wahid Nawabi, AV’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. "His perspective as both a defense leader and public-company executive will be a tremendous asset as we continue to scale and advance our leadership position in an increasingly dynamic global security environment.""I am honored to join the Board during such a pivotal time for AV and our national defense," said
Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. As Washington pours capital into hypersonic test infrastructure and missile defense modernization, the public space-and-defense complex is racing to hire the operators who can convert contracts into delivered hardware. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Metal News News Commentary — U.S. defense and space spending is running through one of the most intense procurement cycles in decades. The Department of War's Test Resource Management Center is funding sustained hypersonic flight test campaigns, the Space Force is awarding multi-hundred-million-dollar ground-system primacy contracts, NATO allies are placing high-eight
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Sean T. Woodward as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year. McDonnell will remain with the Company in an advisory role through July 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260412005321/en/Sean Woodward is a seasoned finance leader with more than 22 years of experience in defense technology, including at A
Defense Veteran to Strengthen Operational Execution as AV Scales Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Smith as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026. In this role, Dr. Smith will oversee the Company's Autonomous Systems (AxS) and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy (SCDE) business units, as well as the Company's global operations and manufacturing footprint. His appointment reflects AV's continued focus on scaling manufacturing to meet rising customer demand, strengthening operational execution and enhancing capabi
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from AV, effective July 31, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223105811/en/McDonnell joined AV in 2020. During his tenure as CFO, AV strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced its financial and operational discipline, completed strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, and reinforced its capital allocation framework to drive long-term shareholder value. "Kevin ha
Experienced defense policy and government relations leader brings decades of military, legislative, and industry expertise to AV's Washington Operations team AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Stephen Voline has joined the company as Senior Director of Washington Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211855975/en/Stephen Voline brings more than three decades of experience across military operations, defense policy, and industry advocacy. Voline will support AV's engagement with Congress, the Department of War, and key national security stak
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that Milancy Harris has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, Harris will lead AV's integrated, enterprise-wide security strategy—strengthening the company's ability to protect its people, programs, technologies, and customers across a rapidly expanding mission portfolio. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205926285/en/Milancy Harris joins AeroVironment as Vice President and Chief Security Officer, bringing years of national security experience to strengthen protection of AV's people, programs, and mission. "Mila
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that current Executive Vice President, Space & Directed Energy (DE) Mission Systems Mary Clum has been appointed President of the company's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segment, effective October 24, 2025. Clum will report directly to Chairman, President & CEO Wahid Nawabi. Trip Ferguson, who has decided to step down, will remain at the company for a limited period to ensure a smooth transition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251013925030/en/Mary Clum has been appointed President of AV's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segme
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it has appointed Johnathan Jones to its leadership team as Senior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions (CMS). In this role, Jones will lead the strategic direction and operations of CMS, strengthening AV's advanced cyber, mission-enabling, and national security capabilities to United States government and defense customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250925594089/en/A seasoned leader and U.S. Air Force veteran, Johnathan Jones is a proven defense executive who brings more than two decades of experience to the role. "As the intelligence communi
Collaboration reinforces AV's identity as "Built for Defense. Built for D.C." AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in all-domain defense technologies, today announced a marketing sponsorship with the Washington Commanders. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250902868010/en/AV Announces Marketing Partnership with the Washington Commanders As part of the sponsorship, AV will serve as the presenting sponsor of Commanders' defensive third downs at Northwest Stadium, aligning with AV's role as a global leader in defense technology that dominates all domains–land, sea, air, space, and cyber. The spon
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AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth Quarter Highlights: Record fourth quarter revenue of $641.6 million and fiscal year revenue of $1,976.8 million, up 133% and 141% year-over-year, respectively Bookings of $2.7 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 for the fiscal year Funded backlog of $1.2 billion "Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational year for AV, which included the completion of our largest acquisition, meaningful investments toward diversifying our portfolio in critical areas aligned to our customer’s highest priorities, and the strongest f
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026, which ended April 3, 2026, after the market closes on Monday, June 29, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results. The call will be led by Wahid Nawabi, AV's chairman, president, and chief executive officer; Sean Woodward, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Denise Pacioni, vice president and head of investor relations. Investors may access the conference call by registering through the following link up to 10 minutes before the event begins: Conference
Modern aerial threats — drone swarms, subsonic cruise missiles, loitering munitions — are forcing a redesign of how defense platforms see, classify, and respond. A microcap on Nasdaq is seeking to layer RF, optical, and AI-driven video analytics into a single integrated stack. NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA News Group News Commentary — The phrase "counter-UAS" no longer describes a single product. It describes an entire architectural problem. The threats facing critical infrastructure and forward-deployed forces are no longer a single drone overflight — they are coordinated swarms of Group 1–5 unmanned aircraft, subsonic cruise missiles, and loitering munitions, often arri
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens AV's Manufacturing Capabilities in Electric and Unmanned Aviation AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316348550/en/AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms.">AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (N
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2026. Third Quarter Highlights: Third quarter revenue of $408.0 million Bookings of $2.1 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.6 for the first nine months of the fiscal year Record funded backlog of $1.1 billion "While our third quarter results were impacted by revenue timing and adjustments in our Space business, demand for our unique solutions remains robust," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Strong order flow and growth in funded backlog during the quarter are setting the stage fo
Confident in ability to successfully deliver AV's systems ahead of competitors AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Space Force's delivery of BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program: We remain in active negotiations with the U.S. Space Force regarding AV's contract to deliver ground stations to support the SCAR program. AV appreciates that the contract was temporarily paused while both parties work together on a firm-fixed-price contract that provides a commercialized product solution with an expedite
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 31, 2026, after the market closes on March 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results. The call will be led by Wahid Nawabi, AV's chairman, president, and chief executive officer; Kevin P. McDonnell, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Denise Pacioni, head investor relations officer. Investors may access the conference call by registering through the following link up to 10 minutes before the event begins: Conference Call Details Date:
Long-Endurance UAVs Powered by Solar Energy Are Unlocking New Commercial and Defense Revenue Streams Market News Updates News Commentary NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The solar drone industry—referring to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered in whole or part by solar energy—is emerging as a compelling niche within the broader aerospace and UAV markets. Unlike traditional battery-dependent drones, solar drones harness photovoltaic cells mounted on their wings and surfaces to extend flight endurance dramatically, reduce operational costs, and lower environmental impact. This unique value proposition is increasingly attracting attention from commercial sectors such as agriculture,
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, long-endurance aerial platforms across military, commercial, and environmental applications. Solar-powered drones leverage photovoltaic cells embedded within their structures to convert sunlight directly into energy, significantly extending their flight endurance and operational range compared to conventional battery-powered drones. This technology offers substantial advantages, including prolonged flight times, reduced operational costs, and minimal environmental impact, making it particularly valuabl
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 1, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: Record second quarter revenue of $472.5 million up, 151% year-over-year; with BlueHalo contributing $245.1 million and legacy revenue of $227.4 million up 21% year-over year Bookings of $1.4 billion; Book-to-bill ratio of 2.9 "AV is operating from a position of strength as evidenced by our record second quarter results, all-time high bookings and long-term contract wins," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We have built a portfolio of integrated capabilitie