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AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)

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06/27/2025: AVAV (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 45 days. Profits (86.69%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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7 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $184.71

Year Target Price $184.71

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$184.71Target price
Low$102.25
Current$278.07
high$285.99

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 136.98%
Avg. Invested days 42
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.71B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 178.25
1Y Target Price 229.61
Price to earnings Ratio 178.25
1Y Target Price 229.61
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 102.25 - 285.99
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 102.25 - 285.99
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.56

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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.32%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.71%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE 178.25
Forward PE 91.74
Enterprise Value 12736565679
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.48
Enterprise Value 12736565679
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 153.73
Shares Outstanding 45692900
Shares Floating 33043497
Shares Outstanding 45692900
Shares Floating 33043497
Percent Insiders 0.89
Percent Institutions 77.69

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.57
Target Price 184.71
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
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Strong Buy 5
Hold 1
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AeroVironment Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

AeroVironment Inc. was founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, initially focusing on developing energy-efficient vehicles. Over time, it transitioned to become a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), electric vehicle charging solutions, and related services, serving government, defense, and commercial customers.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, supports, and operates UAS for tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
  • MacCready Works: Develops innovative solutions for complex customer requirements through applied research, development, and rapid prototyping.
  • Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS): Manufactures, develops, and support larger UAS such as JUMP 20 for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance).

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Wahid Nawabi serves as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a functional organizational structure with dedicated teams for engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • RQ-11 Raven: A small, hand-launched UAS used for reconnaissance and surveillance. AeroVironment estimates significant number deployed globally. Competitors include Parrot SA and Skydio.
  • RQ-20 Puma: A small UAS designed for land and maritime operations. Competitors include Insitu (Boeing) and Lockheed Martin.
  • Switchblade: A loitering munition system designed for precision strikes. Competitors include UVision Air Ltd.
  • JUMP 20: A medium UAS that offers multi-mission capabilities including ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance). Competitors include Textron Systems.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The UAS market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand from military, government, and commercial sectors for surveillance, reconnaissance, and other applications. The electric vehicle charging market is also growing, driven by the adoption of electric vehicles.

Positioning

AeroVironment is a leading provider of small UAS and loitering munition systems, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality. They are strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for UAS in various markets. Their strength in small, tactical UAS gives them an edge in specific military applications.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global military UAS market is projected to reach billions of dollars in the coming years. AeroVironment is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM, particularly in the small UAS segment.

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Strengths

  • Leading provider of small UAS
  • Strong relationships with the U.S. military
  • Innovative technology
  • Established brand reputation
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on government contracts
  • Limited diversification outside of UAS
  • Competition from larger defense contractors
  • Exposure to geopolitical risks

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new UAS markets (e.g., commercial, agriculture)
  • Developing new UAS technologies (e.g., autonomous flight, AI)
  • Increasing international sales
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Growth in loitering munition market

Threats

  • Budget cuts in defense spending
  • Increased competition from new entrants
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Geopolitical instability
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LMT
  • BA
  • RTX
  • TDY

Competitive Landscape

AeroVironment competes with larger defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing, but differentiates itself through its focus on small UAS and loitering munition systems. It has a strong reputation for innovation and quality, but faces pricing pressure from competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Pulse Signal Solutions

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 45
  • Strategic Rationale: To enhance AeroVironmentu2019s advanced RF (Radio Frequency) and electronic warfare capabilities

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: AeroVironment has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by increased demand for its UAS products and services.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for AeroVironment, driven by increasing demand for UAS from military and commercial customers. Analyst estimates should be sourced from reputable financial analysis platforms.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets, developing new UAS technologies, and acquiring complementary businesses.

Summary

AeroVironment is a key player in the small UAS market, particularly for defense applications, backed by innovative technology and strong customer relationships. Their reliance on government contracts and competition from larger firms pose challenges. Future growth hinges on diversification, technological advancement, and strategic initiatives to access new markets.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • AeroVironment Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Research Reports
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

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About AeroVironment Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Arlington, VA, United States
IPO Launch date 2007-01-23
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Wahid Nawabi
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 1456
Full time employees 1456

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy. The company provides uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), which include small and medium UAS, and kinesis command and control software; and counter-UAS and precision strike, a loitering munitions solution that deliver actionable intelligence and precision firepower modern warfighters, including precision strike, radio frequency and kinetic C-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. It also offers autonomy, AI, and platform technologies; unmanned maritime; uncrewed ground systems; and high-altitude pseudo-satellites. The company provides digital beamforming technology, a multi-band/beam software defined antenna tile that allows simultaneous communication with multiple satellites; laser communications, a data transmission systems for space operations; space-qualified hardware for line of sight stabilization and control electronics in low, medium, and geostationary earth orbit, as well as cislunar orbits; phased array antenna technology to supports hypersonic telemetry and tracking, and other missile testing; and directed energy solution. It also offers cyber solution for national security and defense operations; and HaloCortex OSINT, an AI-powered OSINT analysis platform to provide insights and solve department of defense and commercial challenges. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.