AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) — MoonshotScore 45/100 (Fair band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $139.60 (-0.87%), as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session; market cap $7.06B. Expected results Dec 8, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 12.17× (market value Oct 5, 2026; cash Aug 1, 2026) · expected results Dec 8, 2026
AeroVironment, Inc. · AVAV · NASDAQ · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
Research dated 2026-09-13: AeroVironment supplies robotic aircraft, precision-strike weapons, ground systems, mission support, and space, cyber, and directed-energy capabilities, chiefly to defense agencies and allied governments. Its case now depends on whether a much larger revenue base can produce durable operating profit and cash after a period of heavy losses and uneven conversion.
Price as of Oct 5, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · AeroVironment (AVAV)
FairWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
Weak quality, weak growth and a full valuation, and the price trend has turned against it. Business Quality: Thin; Financial Safety: Sound; Valuation: Rich; Growth Durability: Fading; Momentum: Slipping.
- quarterly revenue $329M (Q1 FY2027, quarter ended Aug 2026)
- EPS beat 3 of 8
- Altman Z 3.72 · Piotroski F 3
Holding back: weak fundamentals, a rich price, soft growth, weak price trend
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Fair | |
| 46 | Fair | |
| 46 | Fair | |
| 45 | Weak | |
| 45 | Weak | |
| 45 | Fair |
The score was 45 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot and remains 45 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Growth Durability +4; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged.
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →
Price & valuation
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $139.60 |
| Change on the day | -0.87% |
| 52-week range | $135.20–$417.86 |
| Market capitalisation | $7.06B |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 1.41 |
Price & events
Triangles mark reported quarters on the line: pointing up is above the recorded estimate, down is below, a diamond means no estimate on file or a dated event that is not a results report. Numbers key to the dated list. Point at or tab to any week for its close.
Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · below the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · below the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
As Wahid mentioned in his remarks, we continue to expect fiscal year '27 revenue to be between $2.125 billion and $2.225 billion, representing 10% growth at the midpoint of our fiscal year '26 results.
Sean Woodward · Statement from
With total backlog of approximately $2.8 billion and revenue visibility to the midpoint of our full year guidance at 86%, we believe the business is well positioned for the balance of the year.
Sean Woodward · Statement from
Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations and provider estimates can change.
Read management statementsCouncil Score · weighted blend of 2 available disciplines
Council score for AeroVironment (AVAV): Split View
47/100 · CCouncil is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.
5-Factor Breakdown
Legends Council
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Read on: Oct 5, 2026
Munger's Mindset
Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical
Read on: Sep 9, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading
How to read these bars and different assessments
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Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.
On Sep 9, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 6, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is AeroVironment (AVAV), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
AeroVironment is not merely a drone manufacturer. It sells airborne platforms, payloads, control units, support equipment, power systems, spares, repairs, and customer assistance, while precision strike and space, cyber, and directed energy contribute substantial revenue alongside uncrewed systems.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
AeroVironment is not merely a drone manufacturer. It sells airborne platforms, payloads, control units, support equipment, power systems, spares, repairs, and customer assistance, while precision strike and space, cyber, and directed energy contribute substantial revenue alongside uncrewed systems.
Reported revenue therefore measures a blend of products, mission systems, services, and support delivered into government procurement cycles. Changes in segment mix can move gross profit and operating results even when overall demand remains strong.
What do the latest results show for AeroVironment (AVAV)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q1 FY2027, carried revenue of $329M.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The latest period delivered far more revenue than the comparable period, while revenue retreated from the unusually strong preceding period. The net loss narrowed sharply, but operating profit slipped back below breakeven; operating cash flow stayed positive as capital spending rose.
Management says backlog provides substantial visibility and expects activity to strengthen later in the fiscal period. Recent results have also exceeded revenue expectations, though the history remains uneven enough that backlog conversion matters more than a smooth trend line.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $480.49M Aug 1, 2026
- Latest quarter · R&D
- $23.96M Aug 1, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $111.51M Aug 1, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- −$10.87M Aug 1, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | $480.49M | $23.96M | $111.51M | −$10.87M |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $641.62M | $31.46M | $114.22M | $56.94M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $408.05M | $27.11M | $99.41M | −$27.73M |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $472.51M | $35.99M | $98.34M | −$30.22M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $480.49M Sep 9, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $451.95M Sep 9, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Sep 9, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Sep 9, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $480.49M | $451.95M | $0.5900 | $0.2223 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $641.62M | $555.97M | $1.8400 | $1.4600 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $408.05M | $475.54M | $0.6400 | $0.6780 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $472.51M | $469.53M | $0.4400 | $0.7760 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2027 | $329M | -$5M | -$0.10 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2026 | $642M | -$24M | -$0.48 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2026 | $408M | -$157M | -$4.90 (diluted) |
| Q2 FY2026 | $473M | -$17M | -$0.34 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for AeroVironment (AVAV)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $580.23M at the Aug 1, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $13.50M for the quarter ended Aug 1, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Liquidity is substantial, but debt exceeds cash and short-term investments, leaving AeroVironment in a net-debt position. Recent operating cash generation is an improvement from earlier outflows, yet capital spending consumed more cash than operations produced in the latest period.
The sharper risk is execution across a broadened portfolio while serving procurement-driven government customers. Annual revenue expanded dramatically as net income swung deeply negative, profitability ratios remain weak, and a recent non-reliance filing adds another item for scrutiny.
Data-derived red flags
- Negative return on equity (-6.4%) — the business is not currently generating profit on shareholder capital.
- Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of the last 8 reported quarters.
- Weak fundamentals — a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 flags soft profitability, leverage or efficiency.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $13.50M Aug 1, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $95.51M Apr 30, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | $13.50M | −$44.03M |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $95.51M | Provider sign conflict |
| Jan 31, 2026 | −$5.11M | −$12.60M |
| Nov 1, 2025 | −$45.08M | $22.73M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at AeroVironment (AVAV)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Dec 8, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Watch whether backlog becomes recognized revenue at the pace embedded in management’s outlook, particularly during the expected later-period concentration. Revenue growth without a sustained return to operating profit would keep the quality of that conversion in doubt.
Cash conversion deserves equal attention: operating cash flow has recovered, but rising capital expenditure left the latest period cash-consumptive after investment. Gross profit, operating expenses, and the cash balance will show whether scale is beginning to absorb the cost of the expanded business.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
As Wahid mentioned in his remarks, we continue to expect fiscal year '27 revenue to be between $2.125 billion and $2.225 billion, representing 10% growth at the midpoint of our fiscal year '26 results.
Sean Woodward ·
With total backlog of approximately $2.8 billion and revenue visibility to the midpoint of our full year guidance at 86%, we believe the business is well positioned for the balance of the year.
Sean Woodward ·
Building on our success from fiscal year 2026, we believe our first quarter results have positioned us well to deliver an even greater and stronger fiscal year 2027.
Wahid Nawabi ·
We continue to expect revenue to be stronger in the second half of fiscal year '27.
Sean Woodward ·
How does AeroVironment compare with its peers?
Short answer
AeroVironment's score ranks 13th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
AeroVironment differs from a conventional aerospace prime because its portfolio reaches from portable uncrewed aircraft and loitering precision-strike systems to ground robotics, space, cyber, and directed-energy work. It also captures demand after delivery through payloads, batteries, spares, repairs, controls, and support.
That breadth creates exposure to several defense mission budgets, but it also makes consolidated margins sensitive to which programs and products are delivered. Comparison with peers is most useful when segment mix, support content, research spending, and cash conversion are considered together.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| $62.38 Oct 5, 2026 | $5.84B | 68 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $709.37 Oct 5, 2026 | $33.2B | 67 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $36.73 Oct 5, 2026 | $9.80B | 65 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $140.61 Oct 5, 2026 | $16.6B | 64 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $85.74 Oct 5, 2026 | $6.48B | 63 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $23.82 Oct 5, 2026 | $7.66B | 61 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $21.07 Oct 5, 2026 | $7.01B | 60 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $266.48 Oct 5, 2026 | $10.5B | 55 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $82.94 Oct 5, 2026 | $4.98B | 50 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| AeroVironment (AVAV) — this page | $139.60 | $7.06B | 45 |
Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.
The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $170.00 – $285.00
- Consensus target
- $220.33
- Median target
- $220.00
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $139.60 (as of Oct 5, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 15, 2026
- Transactions
- 58
- Identified insiders
- 16
- Purchases
- 0
- Sales
- 9
- Other transactions
- 49
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Institutional ownership
- 63.7% Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · ownership
- 63.3% Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
- Reporting holders
- 658 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 656 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Blackrock, INC. | 3,480,740 |
| State Street Corp | 2,192,680 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,646,011 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 1,548,605 |
| Baillie Gifford & Co | 967,448 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about AeroVironment (AVAV)?
AVAV Industrials Stock FAQ
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 2 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
What does AeroVironment sell beyond uncrewed aircraft?
The company supplies precision-strike systems, ground robotics, payloads, control equipment, batteries, spares, repairs, customer support, and capabilities spanning space, cyber, and directed energy. Product delivery is therefore only part of the commercial relationship.
Why can AeroVironment revenue vary sharply between reporting periods?
Revenue depends on the timing and mix of government program deliveries across aircraft, precision strike, mission systems, and support. Management’s expectation for heavier activity later in the fiscal period reinforces that procurement and delivery timing can make the reported path uneven.
Is AeroVironment converting its expanded sales base into cash?
Operating cash flow has recently turned positive after sustained outflows, but higher capital spending more than absorbed the latest inflow. The improvement is meaningful, though free-cash conversion has not yet become consistently strong.
How important are defense agencies to AeroVironment?
Defense agencies and allied governments are core customers for uncrewed aircraft, precision-strike systems, ground vehicles, and related support. That customer base links demand to program awards, procurement schedules, delivery acceptance, and backlog conversion rather than broad commercial spending.
What is the AVAV stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is $139.60, as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the AVAV price target?
The analyst consensus price target for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is $220.33 (range $170.00 to $285.00, median $220.00), per FMP data captured Oct 5, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
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Research written by Codex (gpt-5.6-sol) on 2026-09-13. AI-authored analysis; source dates are shown with each answer. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.
Sources — records for every figure on this page (81 figures)
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Sean Woodward (Sep 9, 2026): As Wahid mentioned in his remarks, we continue to expect fiscal year '27 revenue to be between $2.125 billion and $2.225 billion, representing 10% growth at the midpoint of our fiscal year '26 results. Sean Woodward (Sep 9, 2026): With total backlog of approximately $2.8 billion and revenue visibility to the midpoint of our full year guidance at 86%, we believe the business is well positioned for the balance of the year. Wahid Nawabi (Sep 9, 2026): Building on our success from fiscal year 2026, we believe our first quarter results have positioned us well to deliver an even greater and stronger fiscal year 2027. Sean Woodward (Sep 9, 2026): We continue to expect revenue to be stronger in the second half of fiscal year '27. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | 241 18TH Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, 22202 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, US". |
FMP — 71 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.next | Next earnings date | Dec 8, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $139.60 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. | |
px.change | Change on the day | -0.87% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalization | $7.06B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote — Provider market cap uses the share class it prices; a company with more than one class may show a larger total elsewhere. Market cap record date: 2026-10-05. Source capture time was not supplied. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | −$1.22 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q1 FY2027 | $329M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $135.20–$417.86 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 1.41 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Wahid Nawabi | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 4,041 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2022 through FY2026: FY2022 revenue $445.73M, net result −$4.19M; FY2023 revenue $540.54M, net result −$176.21M; FY2024 revenue $716.72M, net result $59.67M; FY2025 revenue $820.63M, net result $43.62M; FY2026 revenue $1.98B, net result −$265.12M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Ux S $363.88M · Product sales $145.86M · Precision Strike and Defense Systems $848.34M · Space, Cyber and Directed Energy Segment $618.77M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 26.5% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-01.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-08-01 | $480.49M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-01.rd_k | R&D — period end 2026-08-01 | $23.96M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-01.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-08-01 | $111.51M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-01.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-08-01 | −$10.87M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-04-30 | $641.62M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-04-30.rd_k | R&D — period end 2026-04-30 | $31.46M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-04-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-04-30 | $114.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-04-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-04-30 | $56.94M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-01-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-01-31 | $408.05M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-01-31.rd_k | R&D — period end 2026-01-31 | $27.11M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-01-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-01-31 | $99.41M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-01-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-01-31 | −$27.73M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-01.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-11-01 | $472.51M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-01.rd_k | R&D — period end 2025-11-01 | $35.99M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-01.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-11-01 | $98.34M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-01.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-11-01 | −$30.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-09-09 | $480.49M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-09-09 | $451.95M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-09-09 | $0.5900 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-09-09 | $0.2223 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-06-29.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-06-29 | $641.62M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-06-29.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-06-29 | $555.97M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-06-29.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-06-29 | $1.8400 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-06-29.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-06-29 | $1.4600 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-03-10.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-03-10 | $408.05M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-03-10.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-03-10 | $475.54M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-03-10.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-03-10 | $0.6400 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-03-10.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-03-10 | $0.6780 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-09.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-12-09 | $472.51M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-09.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-12-09 | $469.53M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-09.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-12-09 | $0.4400 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-09.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-12-09 | $0.7760 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q1 FY2027 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $580.23M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $13.50M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-08-01. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $94.78M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $850.82M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 1.58× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-08-01.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-08-01 | $13.50M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-04-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-04-30 | $95.51M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-08-01.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-08-01 | −$44.03M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-01-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-01-31 | −$5.11M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-01-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-01-31 | −$12.60M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-11-01.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-11-01 | −$45.08M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-11-01.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-11-01 | $22.73M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $170.00 – $285.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $220.33 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $220.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 58 transactions · 0 purchases, 9 sales, 49 other transactions · 16 identified insiders · of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 15, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct | Institutional ownership | 63.7% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · ownership | 63.3% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 658 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 656 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 3,480,740 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | State Street Corp — shares in provider snapshot | 2,192,680 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Vanguard Capital Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 1,646,011 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 1,548,605 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | Baillie Gifford & Co — shares in provider snapshot | 967,448 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 3 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-01 · Expired observation | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 3.72 · Piotroski F 3 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation | |
fin.ratios | Return and yield ratios (trailing twelve months) | ROE -6.4% · ROA -4.1% · current ratio 5.51 · earnings yield -2.7% · free-cash-flow yield -2.3% | — | UNRECORDED | Stored key metrics — Date unknown |
COMPUTED — 3 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 12.17× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $580.23M at Aug 1, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-05. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-08-01. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($480.49M) with the recorded estimate ($451.95M) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-09-09.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($0.5900) with the recorded estimate ($0.2223) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 45 of 100 · Fair · pillars 32 / 65 / 25 / 33 / 21 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 45 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 45 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (0) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots |
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- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-08-01. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business description | AeroVironment Inc. develops, produces, delivers, and services a diverse array of robotic systems for governmental and commercial entities across the globe. The company's operations are segmented into Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile Systems (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). Its core clientele, particularly for UAS, TMS, and unmanned ground vehicles along with their accompanying support, includes agencies within the U.S. Department of Defense and international allied governments. AeroVironment also specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles, encompassing airborne platforms, integrated payloads, ground control units, and essential support equipment. Beyond these core systems, the firm provides comprehensive support for small UAS products, offering spare components, modular payloads, power supplies (batteries, chargers), repair services, and dedicated customer assistance, alongside various aircraft, handheld control systems, and accessories. A key innovation area for the company involves the development of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS. Founded in 1971, AeroVironment's headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Revenue by segment | Ux S: $363.88M; Product sales: $145.86M; Precision Strike and Defense Systems: $848.34M; Space, Cyber and Directed Energy Segment: $618.77M | 2026-04-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2026-04-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-08-01 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-08-01 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Industrials / Aerospace & Defense The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 3721 — Aircraft. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Reported versus estimated, last 8 quarters | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-09-09 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 4 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-09-09 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Most recent periodic reports | 2026-09-10 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer submissions | |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $850.82M; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $1.33B; Cash and short-term investments: $580.23M; Cash and investments: $675.00M; Long-term investments: $94.78M; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-08-01 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Cash and investment components | Total basis: cash short and long-term investments; Total: $675.00M; Cash and short-term investments: $580.20M; Long-term investments: $94.80M; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Sums the balance sheet's cash and short-term investments with its long-term investments.; The long-term investment field does not establish marketability; the sum is not a measure of available liquidity.; These provider fields do not establish investment access restrictions or explain differences from third-party cash figures. | 2026-08-01 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet |
| Cash against market value | As of: 2026-08-01; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Net cash: -$270.60M; Total debt: $850.80M; Cash and investments: $580.20M Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. Cash is the latest reported cash and short-term investment balance; long-term investments are excluded. Market capitalization is the latest provider value.; The reported balance does not establish unrestricted availability or liquidation value.; The two are measured on different dates — the balance sheet is a quarter-end, the market cap is a recent close.; Debt is total debt as reported, including operating lease liabilities where the filer includes them. | 2026-08-01 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet and the latest market capitalization |
| Cash and short-term investments over time (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-08-01 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's quarterly balance sheets |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 3.33; Current ratio: 4.26; Debt to equity: 0.19; Net margin: -14.5%; Gross margin: 26.5%; Operating margin: -0.6%; Return on assets: -5.1%; Return on equity: -6.6% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Recent SEC filings |
| 2026-09-10 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer submissions |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-12-08; EPS estimate: $0.4576 per share; Revenue estimate: $514.84M The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Analyst revenue and earnings estimates (average) | Captured record · 4 entries
| 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) analyst estimates |
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ETFs that hold AVAV
Funds in our ETF coverage that list AVAV among the top 10 holdings on their fund page, largest weight first. Each weight is the fund's reported holding weight as of the date in its row.
| ETF | Weight | Holdings as of |
|---|---|---|
| REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) | 9.99% | |
| NestYield Dynamic Income ETF (EGGY) | 4.45% | |
| Deepwater Beachfront Small Cap ETF (DBSC) | 2.15% |