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
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| 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 |
| 11/20/2025 | $391.00 | Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 11/18/2025 | $355.00 | Outperform | BNP Paribas Exane |
| 9/18/2025 | $300.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
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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
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $391.00
BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $355.00
BofA Securities initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $300.00
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State and regional incentives support phased manufacturing growth and job creation AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced plans to invest $15 million to expand advanced production capabilities in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260602196110/en/AV's planned Dayton-area expansion strengthens domestic defense manufacturing and biotechnology production, creating skilled jobs and accelerating advanced capabilities near AFRL and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Today marked a significant step forward in AV's Dayton expansion as $7
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) will participate in the upcoming Wells Fargo 16th Annual Industrials and Materials Conference in Chicago, Illinois. AV's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Robert Smith and AV's Vice President and Head of Investor Relations, Denise Pacioni, will take part in a fireside chat on June 11 at 12:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. CT | 8:00 a.m. PT. The fireside chat will be available by webcast at the times listed above and archived on our website at the below link: https://event.summitcast.com/view/QCgpAyoWWxBHCfAopjr3F6/HC4vhPhMBbU2wEgN3HEzyD About AV AeroVironment ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrat
NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - The AI boom is creating a massive opportunity for the Drones as a Service (DaaS) market, especially as companies race to build new AI datacenters around the world. These huge facilities are needed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance data processing, and drones are becoming a key part of the construction process. Instead of relying only on traditional surveying crews, developers are using drones for mapping, tracking construction progress, security monitoring, inspections, and collecting real-time data across large job sites. The biggest advantage of the DaaS model is that
AV and AFRL researchers will develop advanced ceramics, composites, and modeling techniques for extreme aerospace environments AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global leader in defense technology innovation, today announced it has been awarded a $20 million Ceramics Advanced Materials and Processes (CAMP) contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to advance next-generation ceramic and ceramic matrix composite materials (CMCs) for extreme aerospace and defense applications supporting the U.S. Air and Space Forces. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260528
Facility expansion positions AV to scale production, accelerate fielding, and provide cost-effective defense against mass aerial threats AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced an additional government investment of $20.2 million in AV's Huntsville, Alabama facility to increase quantities of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and accelerate future Full-Rate Production (FRP) of the Next-Generation Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Missile (NGCM), known as Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526264100/en/Freedom Eagle-1, AV's next-generati
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) will participate in the upcoming William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois. AV Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean Woodward will participate in a fireside chat on June 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. CT | 2:00 p.m. PT). The fireside chat will be available by webcast at the times listed above and archived on the Company's website at the link below: https://event.summitcast.com/view/DTqswnj6gGSWZ7ywFcvpAo/HdcX4okcP3pSfhdTZDh2Gc About AV AeroVironment ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air,
Extending AV_Halo with distributed autonomy and resilient RF sensing to enable faster decisions and mission execution in denied environments AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the two latest additions to its AV_Halo™ unified mission software platform: AV_Halo INSTINCT, a next-generation autonomy framework for multi-platform uncrewed systems (UxS), and AV_Halo DETECT, an advanced radio frequency (RF) sensing and security solution for contested and denied environments. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260519070790/en/AV showcases its expanding AV_Halo™ ecos
With the Pentagon racing to field hypersonic weapons by the end of the decade, demand for aerodynamic and materials test capacity is outrunning what fixed ground facilities can deliver CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA News Group News Commentary — The U.S. defense enterprise has a problem that no single contractor can solve alone: the country is trying to field hypersonic weapons, but the test infrastructure required to qualify the materials, propulsion systems, and aerodynamic behavior of those vehicles has lagged for years. NASA recently completed its first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years[1]. The Air Force, Navy, and Army each carry active budget lin
Expanding defense budgets and increasing reliance on UAV intelligence systems create powerful momentum across the industryNEW YORK, May 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Military and defense agencies around the world are relying more heavily than ever on drones as warfare rapidly evolves into a faster, more cost-effective, and technology-driven battlefield. Drones are now playing a critical role in everything from intelligence gathering and border surveillance to precision strikes, reconnaissance missions, electronic warfare, and real-time battlefield monitoring. Recent conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East have shown just how dramatically UAVs can reshape mil
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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
NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AeroVironment Inc. (NASD: AVAV) will replace ChampionX Corp. (NASD: CHX) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Victory Capital Holdings Inc. (NASD: VCTR) will replace AeroVironment in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, July 18. S&P 500 constituent Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:SLB) is acquiring ChampionX in a deal expected to be completed July 16, pending final closing conditions. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector July 18, 2025 S&P MidCap 400 Addition AeroVironment AVAV Industrials J
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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
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) will report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended November 1, 2025, after the market closes on December 9, 2025. 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, AeroVironment's chairman, president, and chief executive officer; Kevin P. McDonnell, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and Denise Pacioni, director, investor relations. Investors may access the conference call by registering through the following link up to 10 minutes before the event begins: Conference Call Details
MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Agricultural Drone market has been growing rapidly in the past years and is projected to continue through 2032. Companies in the agricultural drone market are employing a range of strategies to bolster their market presence. These tactics encompass innovations in AI and cloud technologies, forging strategic partnerships, diversifying service portfolios, and strengthening data security measures. By embracing these approaches, industry players aim to address changing customer needs and adhere to evolving regulatory and compliance standards, ensuring their competitive edge in the market. A report from Global Market I
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