AVAV Stock Recent News

Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reiterated the Buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc. AVAV on Wednesday with a price forecast of $240.

AeroVironment's NASDAQ: AVAV stock price is expected to reach a new high this year, as the Q4 results and guidance have affirmed bullish analysts' expectations, resulting in a bullish technical signal with significant upside implications. The signal is a Bullish Flag Pattern, a continuation signal indicating that the $50 price rally preceding it is likely the first half of a larger movement.

AeroVironment's transformation via the BlueHalo merger positions it as a diversified defense-tech prime, expanding into air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. FY 2026 guidance calls for $1.9-$2.0 billion revenue and $300-$320 million EBITDA, with strong contract momentum and a $726 million funded backlog. Integration risks and valuation concerns exist, but robust growth, new products, and cross-selling opportunities underpin long-term upside potential.

AeroVironment (AVAV 21.79%) announced its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results on Tuesday, June 24, delivering a 14% full-year revenue increase to $821 million, securing $1.2 billion in bookings and a record $726 million in funded backlog, which jumped 82% from 2024. During the year, the defense contractor specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles completed its transformational acquisition of Blue Halo, established new business segment structures, and launched three new products.

AeroVironment (AVAV 21.87%) topped quarterly expectations and closed out its fiscal year with its highest total bookings on record. Investors are pleased, sending shares of the drone manufacturer up 26% as of 10:30 a.m.

AeroVironment shares jumped 29% on Wednesday's trading after the company announced strong results after market close on Tuesday that beat market expectations. Strong earnings The drone maker reported a $1.61 per share adjusted earnings against $1.39 per share, which was the market expectation.

AeroVironment's shares soared on Wednesday after the company beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter results, driven by sustained demand for its military drones.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is one of the best stocks on the Nasdaq today, last seen up 27% to trade at $244.55.

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