AVAV - AeroVironment, Inc.
The U.S. Army just awarded AV a $464.8 million contract to build laser guns. AV's 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser weapon system can bring down a half-ton Group 3 military drone.
The Pentagon's Gauntlet II results are posted, and the scoreboard belongs almost entirely to private companies.
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AeroVironment is transforming from a tactical drone maker into a full-spectrum defense technology platform, integrating autonomy, software, and counter-UAS capabilities. Despite a $265M GAAP net loss driven by a $240.7M goodwill impairment, AVAV's organic revenue grew 26% and adjusted EBITDA reached $286.1M in FY2026. I rate AVAV a Buy, targeting $218–$225 per share, based on continued double-digit growth, margin expansion toward 17%, and successful execution of programs like LOCUST and P550.
AVAV's expanding autonomous and defense technology portfolio is driving growth, contracts and new opportunities across UAS and directed energy.
Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC reduced its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) by 35.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,967 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 3,330 shares during the quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC's holdings in
ONDS' rapid revenue ramp and M&A expansion face off with AVAV's larger backlog, major defense programs and profitable growth outlook.
Speculative drone stocks are extending a month-long drift lower Wednesday morning, and the shape of the session is doing most of the talking. The REX Drone ETF (NASDAQ:DRNZ) is up 0.3% to $20.37, holding slightly positive on the day.
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As demand for mission-ready directed energy capabilities continues to accelerate, AeroVironment executed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Attalon for the delivery of Attalon's Valaris high-energy laser platform across AeroVironment's expanding portfolio of high-energy laser programs. The long-term agreement supports AeroVironment's LOCUST® and broader high-energy laser product line as demand for deployable directed energy capabilities continues to grow. Attalon de.
A science-fiction future is becoming increasingly possible in the present, thanks to rapid advancements in high-energy lasers for military and defense applications. Thanks to major gains in fiber laser technology, tracking, optics, and thermal management, these tools are becoming a reality as potential counter-drone measures, with other applications on the way.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV | AVAV Price Prediction) stock is up 6% to $155.22 midday Monday, extending a post-earnings recovery the rest of the drone group hasn't joined. The move follows the defense contractor's fiscal first-quarter results reported earlier this month.
New AeroVironment collaboration underscores how Nominal's data infrastructure helps hardware manufacturers meet the demands of rapid industrialization.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - September 14, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces an investigation into the Board of Directors of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") for potential breaches of fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders. The investigation is focused on whether AeroVironment improperly concealed its exposure to competition for work under the U.S. Space Force's Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program.
AeroVironment is rated a Buy, driven by strong AxS segment growth and significant contract wins, despite recent share price weakness. The AxS segment, led by UAS and PSDS, is the primary growth engine, while SCDE underperforms but holds long-term promise through LOCUST and Titan contracts. Management's FY27 guidance requires substantial H2 EBITDA margin expansion, hinging on high-margin LOCUST commercialization and product mix improvements.
AeroVironment just landed the first-ever production contract for directed-energy weapons in U.S. military history, yet the stock has collapsed nearly 41% over the past year.
AeroVironment faces weak near-term fundamentals, premium valuation and operational risks despite revenue growth, liquidity and fresh LOCUST orders.
AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares are falling after B of A Securities maintained its Buy rating on the stock but cut its price target to $185 from $225. Here's what you need to know.
Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) by 60.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,294 shares of the aerospace company's stock after acquiring an additional 8,369 shares during the period. Hsbc
AeroVironment is only expecting to grow about 10% this fiscal year. Non-GAAP profits are improving, but GAAP results show the struggle generating a real profit.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Presents at Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript