Aevex Corp. (AVEX) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Aug 16, 2026

Research Idea

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Defense/autonomy catalysts are strong: recent $50M U.S. Air Force contract, $88.1M production order, additional awards, Q2 2026 revenue up about 100% YoY, raised full-year guidance, and a still-positive 38% 21-day trend.

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Idea window: 8/18/2026 – 8/25/2026Sector: Industrials

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$19.95
Market Cap
$1.14B
1D Return
-1.34%
YTD Return
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Valuation Metrics

P/E
50.5
P/B
-2.0
P/S
1.6
EV/EBITDA
13.0
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin recovery • Cash generation • Negative equity AVEX improved sharply in the latest quarter with higher margins and positive cash flow, but negative equity, heavy intangibles, and a rich valuation mean the turnaround still looks fragile.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher lows • Near-term resistance • Volatile breakout Support Level: $20.89-$19.70 Resistance Level: $22.75 AVEX has trended higher over the last month with higher lows, but it remains below $22.75 resistance and vulnerable to pullbacks if $20.89/$19.70 support fails.

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Sentiment & News

Key News Insights: • Contract Momentum • Revenue Surge • M&A Expansion AVEX is accelerating its defense-tech expansion with major contract wins, a revenue surge, and a $650 million acquisition that broadens its autonomous systems footprint. #M&A​

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

AVEX has evolved from a contract-growth turnaround into a scaling autonomy platform with positive earnings and free cash flow, but the investment case now hinges on disciplined execution of the BlackSea acquisition and sustaining margin expansion amid dilution and a demanding valuation. #M&A‌

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Description

AEVEX Corp. is a holding company organized around two operating segments: Tactical Systems and Global Solutions. Tactical Systems develops and produces autonomous platforms, including unmanned aerial and surface systems, while Global Solutions provides services and mission support to defense and intelligence clients. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Solana Beach, California.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Aug 18Aug 25AVEXAevex Corp.
Defense/autonomy catalysts are strong: recent $50M U.S. Air Force contract, $88.1M production order, additional awards, Q2 2026 revenue up about 100% YoY, raised full-year guidance, and a still-positive 38% 21-day trend.
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