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AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)
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10/24/2025: AVAV (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 27 days. Simulated Profits (33.56%). Updated daily EoD!
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Outstanding Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $409
1 Year Target Price $409
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 181.65% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 18.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 409 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 409 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 102.25 - 417.86 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 102.25 - 417.86 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.64 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -4.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) -15.24% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 192.31 | Enterprise Value 18133480537 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.41 |
Enterprise Value 18133480537 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 243.35 | Shares Outstanding 49932207 | Shares Floating 37257720 |
Shares Outstanding 49932207 | Shares Floating 37257720 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.74 | Percent Institutions 83.74 |
Upturn AI SWOT
AeroVironment Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
AeroVironment, Inc. was founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, initially focusing on energy-efficient vehicles. It has evolved into a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and electric vehicle charging solutions, marking significant milestones in aerospace and defense technology.
Core Business Areas
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Develops and manufactures small UAS for military, government, and commercial applications. These systems provide situational awareness, reconnaissance, and surveillance capabilities.
- Tactical Missile Systems (TMS): Designs and manufactures tactical missile systems, including the Switchblade family of loitering munitions.
- Medium UAS: Develops and manufactures medium UAS for military and government applications.
- Power Solutions: This segment focuses on charging and testing systems for electric vehicles. Although AV divested this business segment in 2018, they still hold patents and intellectual property related to power solutions that can be applied to their core products.
Leadership and Structure
AeroVironment is led by Wahid Nawabi (Chairman, President & CEO). The organizational structure is hierarchical, with functional departments supporting core business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- RQ-11 Raven: A hand-launched UAS used for reconnaissance and surveillance. It is a widely deployed system with significant adoption by the U.S. military and allied forces. AeroVironment dominates the small UAS market. Competitors include Parrot SA and Skydio.
- RQ-20 Puma: A small UAS used for surveillance and reconnaissance, offering longer flight times and greater payload capacity than the Raven. AeroVironment is a key player in this segment. Competitors include Insitu (Boeing) and L3Harris.
- Switchblade: A tactical missile system (loitering munition) designed for precision strikes. It provides a dismounted soldier with organic precision strike capability. AeroVironment holds a strong position in this market. Competitors include Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The unmanned systems market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing demand for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities, precision strike weapons and advancements in drone technology and electrification.
Positioning
AeroVironment is a leader in small UAS and loitering munitions, with a strong reputation for innovation and reliability. Its competitive advantages include established relationships with the U.S. military and a broad portfolio of UAS solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global UAS market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. AeroVironment is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market, particularly in the defense and security sectors.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition and reputation
- Established relationships with key customers (U.S. military)
- Broad portfolio of UAS and TMS solutions
- Innovative technology and engineering capabilities
- Large installed base of UAS
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government contracts
- Exposure to geopolitical risks
- Fluctuations in defense spending
- Limited diversification beyond defense
- Cybersecurity threats
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets (commercial applications)
- Developing advanced UAS capabilities (AI, autonomy)
- Increasing international sales
- Acquiring complementary technologies
- New loitering munition applications
Threats
- Increased competition from other UAS manufacturers
- Changes in government regulations
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LMT
- BA
- RTX
- TDY
- FLIR
Competitive Landscape
AeroVironment faces competition from larger defense contractors and specialized UAS manufacturers. Its competitive advantages include its focus on small UAS and loitering munitions, as well as its strong relationships with the U.S. military.
Major Acquisitions
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- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 45.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded AV's robotics capabilities and market presence, particularly in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and hazardous material handling.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AeroVironment's historical growth has been driven by increasing demand for its UAS and TMS solutions from the U.S. military and international customers.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by expanding into new markets, developing advanced UAS capabilities, and increasing international sales. Analysts project continued revenue growth in the coming years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include developing new UAS platforms, enhancing autonomy and AI capabilities, and expanding international partnerships.
Summary
AeroVironment is a strong player in the UAS and TMS market, driven by innovation and government contracts. Its established relationships with the U.S. military and broad product portfolio are key strengths. The company needs to watch out for increased competition, geopolitical risks, and economic fluctuations.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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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 | Website https://www.avinc.com |
Full time employees 1456 | Website https://www.avinc.com | ||
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.
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