AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

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AVAV Stock Down 52.1% in 3 Months: Should Investors Be Concerned?

AVAV
Published: April 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment plunges 52.1% in three months, pressured by costs, competition and funding risks, raising concerns despite strong liquidity.

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Why AeroVironment Stock Crashed 27% in March

AVAV
Published: April 03, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment reported Q3 results that included an ugly surprise for investors. The U.S. Space Force terminated the company's BADGER contract, but the company can reapply.

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Can AeroVironment's Tactical UAS Portfolio Drive Revenue Growth?

AVAV
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AVAV expands its tactical UAS portfolio and upgrades drive demand, positioning the company to tap rising defense needs and boost long-term revenue growth.

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AeroVironment stock price sinks as risky patterns emerge: can it hit $170?

AVAV
Published: March 23, 2026 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment stock price continued falling on Monday as the recent guidance disappointed. AVAV dropped by over 2.4% in the pre-market, down by 55% from its highest point in 2025.

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AVAV Stock Declines 17.2% in 3 Months: What's Next for Investors?

AVAV
Published: March 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment falls 17.2% in three months as supply chain hurdles, labor shortages and contract risks weigh on growth outlook despite strategic expansion moves.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of AeroVironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: March 19, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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AeroVironment Q4 Preview: The $1.4B Problem (Downgrade)

AVAV
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Geopolitical Tailwinds: U.S.-Iran tensions create a goldmine opportunity for AeroVironment, Inc. drones, resulting in the $1.1B funded backlog (up 134%) & driving top-line growth to double (Q4 expected +106%). Contract Visibility Headwinds: Uncertainty plagues the $1.4B SCAR contract (US Space Force), which was reopened for competitive bidding. Winning it would double the $1.1B backlog, but losing it would crash. Gross Margin Pressure: BlueHalo integration slashed gross margins from 40% to under 20%. But AVAV expects Q3/Q4 inflation back to the "high 30s" by Q4, driven by higher-margin product revenues.

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AeroVironment Q3 Earnings Loom: What Should Investors Do Now?

AVAV
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

AVAV faces a key test as demand for Switchblade systems and the BlueHalo acquisition boost growth, while supply-chain issues and cost pressures cloud the outlook.

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AeroVironment (AVAV) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

AVAV
Published: March 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of AeroVironment (AVAV) for the quarter ended January 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

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What Strengthens AeroVironment's Position in Loitering Munitions?

AVAV
Published: March 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AVAV strengthens its foothold in loitering munitions with Switchblade systems, rising defense demand and expanding autonomous tech capabilities.

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Canaccord Slashes AeroVironment Target From $400 to $330 but Holds Buy — Here's What That Contradiction Means

AVAV
Published: March 04, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

The smart money on AeroVironment (Nasdaq:AVAV) is split right down the middle, and the recent Canaccord price target cut crystallizes exactly why.

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How Low Can AVAV Stock Go?

AVAV
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment (AVAV) shares have decreased by 17.4% in a single day. This recent decline has reignited worries surrounding its Space Force SCAR program and a downgrade by Raymond James, yet steep declines like this frequently prompt a more challenging question: is this weakness short-lived, or does it indicate more significant issues within the company's narrative?

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Ondas, AeroVironment, and nLIGHT See Major Stock Moves After Iran Strikes

AVAV, LASR, ONDS
Published: March 02, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Defense stocks are generally surging Monday morning as investors react to U.S. military strikes on Iran that began over the weekend.

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Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment's Earnings Could Close the Gap

AVAV
Published: March 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Many aerospace stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 nearly two months into 2026. That's based on the performance of the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF NYSEARCA: XAR.

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AV, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call

AVAV
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 31, 2026, after the market closes on March 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results. The call will be led by Wahid Nawabi, AV's chairman, president, and chief executive officer; Kevin P. McDonnell, executive vice president and chief.

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AeroVironment (AVAV) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release

AVAV
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

AeroVironment (AVAV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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RKLB vs. AVAV: Which Stock is Better in the Space Race Right Now?

AVAV, RKLB
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB and AVAV draw investor focus as rising U.S. space and defense spending lifts launch activity, satellite work and military contracts.

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AV, Inc. to Present at Citizens Technology Conference

AVAV
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AVAV--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming Citizens Technology Conference in San Francisco, California. AV Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin McDonnell will take part in a fireside chat on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CT | 3:30 p.m. PT. The fireside chat will be webcast live at the times listed above and archived on AV's website at the link below: https://event.summitcast.com/view/T4CQTTCBJdGa9nQQkYN.

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CAE or AVAV: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

AVAV, CAE
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Aerospace - Defense Equipment sector have probably already heard of CAE (CAE) and AeroVironment (AVAV). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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AVAV Underperforms Industry in the Past 3 Months: What Should You Do?

AVAV
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment stock falls 16.4% in three months, lagging peers despite new defense contracts, strong liquidity and solid long-term growth forecasts.

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AVAV or LHX: Which Defense Stock Looks Stronger Right Now?

AVAV, LHX
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AeroVironment and L3Harris draw investor focus as rising defense spending boosts demand for unmanned systems, space technology and advanced military programs.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aerovironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: January 22, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aerovironment, Inc. ("Aerovironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

AVAV Outperforms Industry in the Past Month: How to Play the Stock?

AVAV
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AeroVironment surges 55.1% in a month, beating its industry as strong revenue growth, partnerships and defense contract wins fuel investor optimism.

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Parry Labs Advances Modular Mission Systems in AV's P550™ for Army LRR Program

AVAV
Published: January 09, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Integration of Parry Labs' mission computing and MOSA architecture strengthens AV's P550 capabilities for the Army's Long Range Reconnaissance mission ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs , a defense technology company delivering modular open systems and edge infrastructure for the modern battlespace, is partnering with AeroVironment Inc ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) to architect, develop, deliver, and integrate Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-aligned digital engineering, software, and mission system hardware for the newly developed P550™ uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the U.S. Army's Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aerovironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: January 08, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aerovironment, Inc. ("Aerovironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

The Volatile Ride Of AeroVironment: Buying Despite The Margin Mess

AVAV
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

AeroVironment, Inc. remains a high-conviction, volatile defense play, driven by record contract awards and persistent global tensions. Despite 151% revenue growth (9% ex-BlueHalo), AVAV's adjusted gross margin fell sharply to 27%, raising profitability concerns. Guidance was raised to $1.95–$2.0B revenue, but non-GAAP EPS was lowered; execution risk is high with 70% of EBITDA expected in Q4.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aerovironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: January 06, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aerovironment, Inc. (“Aerovironment” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aerovironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: January 01, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aerovironment, Inc. ("Aerovironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

ONDS vs. AVAV: Which Drone Tech Stock Is the Better Pick Now?

AVAV, ONDS
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Ondas is racing to scale through acquisitions, while AeroVironment relies on defense contracts and manufacturing depth.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Aerovironment, Inc. - AVAV

AVAV
Published: December 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aerovironment, Inc. (“Aerovironment” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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About AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

IPO Date 2007-01-23
Website https://www.avinc.com
Industry Aerospace & Defense
CEO Wahid Nawabi
Employees 1403

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 through four segments: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including spare equipment, alternative payload modules, batteries, chargers, repair services, and customer support, as well as multiple aircraft, hand-held ground control system, and spare parts and accessories. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.