AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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AeroVironment shows record Q1 revenue with 140% YoY growth boosted by BlueHalo acquisition, a $1.1B backlog, key defense contracts, strong sector tailwinds, and 61% share price rally over 3 weeks, backed by bullish technicals and analyst upgrades, making it a compelling hot idea despite margin and cash flow risks.

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Idea window: 10/13/2025 – 10/20/2025Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$154.24
Market Cap
$8.31B
1D Return
+3.16%
YTD Return
-36.24%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
-36.2
P/B
1.9
P/S
5.2
EV/EBITDA
63.5
Div Yield
—

Price Behavior

4.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Base holding • Resistance overhead Support Level: $141-$143 Resistance Level: $149-$151 AVAV has cooled from a sharp rally into a pullback over the last month, holding above its late-June base but showing lower highs and needing a decisive close above $158 to signal the decline is ending.

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Sentiment & News

4.0

Key News Insights: • Growth Targets • Plaintiff Deadline • Disclosure Risk AeroVironment's upbeat growth messaging and Investor Day targets are being overshadowed in the near term by escalating securities-class-action headlines tied to SCAR and disclosure risk.

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AI Summary

5.0
Neutral

AVAV's investable story has shifted from demand growth to execution proof: despite strong backlog, awards, and capacity expansion, investors should wait for evidence that production ramps translate into higher margins and cleaner cash flow, especially with SCAR litigation and program-concentration risk still unresolved.

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Description

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, manufactures and supports a range of unmanned systems and related services delivered to U.S. government customers and allied international governments. Operating across unmanned aircraft, tactical missile, medium UAS and high-altitude pseudo-satellite businesses, the company supplies platforms, payloads, control systems, ground equipment and sustainment services. Founded in 1971, it is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Oct 13Oct 20AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment shows record Q1 revenue with 140% YoY growth boosted by BlueHalo acquisition, a $1.1B backlog, key defense contracts, strong sector tailwinds, and 61% share price rally over 3 weeks, backed by bullish technicals and analyst upgrades, making it a compelling hot idea despite margin and cash flow risks.
Closed-11.2%
Jun 23Jun 30AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment has outperformed its sector recently and sits on a technical base around $180–195 ahead of a June earnings release that could validate its strong profitability and revenue growth outlook. The BlueHalo merger adds a fresh growth narrative in drone defense, and the risk/reward looks favorable given the stock’s low leverage and positive analyst sentiment.
Closed+49.0%
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