AVAV
Aerovironment (AVAV)
NASDAQ
$156.91+$7.54 (+5.05%)
Price as of Aug 03, 2026 4:53 PM EDT
  • $7.6B
    Market Cap
  • -42.57%
    1-Year Change
  • Aerospace & Defense
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 16
  • Momentum Score: 15
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 67
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DEADLINE ALERT for AVAV, CALX, ZTS, and LCID: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

Class action lawsuits have been filed against AeroVironment, Calix, Zoetis, and Lucid Group, alleging that company executives made materially false statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about their businesses. The lawsuits cover various issues including understated competition, supply chain problems, declining product adoption, and manufacturing disruptions. Lead plaintiff deadlines range from July 27-28, 2026.

07/27/2026, 10:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CCOI

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Cogent Communications Holdings, Futu Holdings Limited, and AeroVironment, Inc. The Cogent lawsuit alleges materially false statements regarding optical wavelength backlog, customer demand, revenue targets, dividend sustainability, and insider stock pledging activities. Investors who purchased shares during specified class periods may be eligible for compensation. Lead plaintiff deadlines and joining instructions are provided.

07/25/2026, 6:38 AM • GlobeNewswire

Stock Market Today, July 21: Micron Surges 12% as Semiconductor Strength Lifts Nasdaq

Major stock indices gained on July 21, 2026, with the Nasdaq rising 1.29%, S&P 500 up 0.89%, and Dow Jones adding 0.74%. Semiconductor stocks led the rally, with Micron surging 12% and SanDisk soaring 14%. AMD gained 8% following its AI deal with Microsoft, while General Motors and AeroVironment also posted gains. The rally occurred despite geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns, with strong AI demand from South Korea supporting chip stocks.

07/21/2026, 5:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against AeroVironment, Inc. and Certain Officers – AVAV

Pomerantz LLP filed a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment and certain officers for alleged securities fraud. The lawsuit claims defendants made false statements about the SCAR program's growth prospects while understating competition risks. AeroVironment's stock fell significantly following a government stop work order in January 2026, contract termination in March 2026, and the Space Force's decision to diversify suppliers and use commercial off-the-shelf solutions instead of a single-vendor bespoke solution.

07/21/2026, 1:44 PM • GlobeNewswire

AI Expectations Hit a Fever Pitch

Despite posting record profits, semiconductor and AI-related stocks are experiencing significant selloffs as investors question whether expectations have gotten ahead of fundamentals. Samsung's 19x profit increase triggered a Korean market circuit breaker, while hyperscalers like Amazon and Alphabet continue massive capital spending on AI infrastructure. The defense sector is shifting toward smaller, cheaper drones and digitalization, with Lockheed Martin acquiring Ultra Maritime for sonar capabilities.

07/19/2026, 6:26 PM • The Motley Fool

AEROVIRONMENT DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) alleging the company made false and misleading statements regarding competition for U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs). Investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 may be eligible for compensation. The lead plaintiff deadline is July 27, 2026.

07/18/2026, 8:31 AM • GlobeNewswire

Kaplan Fox Encourages PicS N.V. (NASDAQ: PICS) Investors to Contact the Firm Before the Deadline on August 4, 2026

Kaplan Fox has filed a class action lawsuit against PicS N.V. on behalf of IPO investors, alleging the company made false statements and failed to disclose material information about deficient credit evaluation procedures, reclassification of R$590 million in exposures to Stage 3, and undisclosed credit quality deterioration. PicS shares fell 22.5% following the March 2026 earnings announcement and have declined over 50% from the $19 IPO price.

07/16/2026, 10:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

AVAV DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements about competition risks related to U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs). Investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 may be eligible for compensation. The lead plaintiff deadline is July 27, 2026.

07/15/2026, 1:47 PM • GlobeNewswire

AeroVironment, Inc. Notice of July 27, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. for allegedly failing to disclose material information about imminent competition for U.S. Space Force contracts during the period of June 25, 2025 to March 10, 2026. The company is accused of overstating its business and financial prospects through false and misleading statements. Investors who suffered losses during this period have until July 27, 2026 to request lead plaintiff status.

07/14/2026, 10:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding its business prospects. Specifically, the complaint claims AeroVironment understated competition it would face for work related to the SCAR program and U.S. Space Force modernization efforts, thereby overstating its financial prospects. Investors who purchased AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 are encouraged to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.

07/14/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

AVAV DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV

Rosen Law Firm is notifying investors in AeroVironment, First Solar, and Veritone of ongoing securities class action lawsuits. AeroVironment faces allegations of understating competition risks and overstating business prospects related to U.S. Space Force contracts. Investors with significant losses are encouraged to secure legal counsel before upcoming deadlines.

07/12/2026, 8:34 AM • GlobeNewswire

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces

A class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment for allegedly making false statements about its business prospects related to the U.S. Space Force's SCAR program. After a stop work order in January 2026 and subsequent contract termination in March 2026, the company's stock fell significantly and it reported a $151.3 million goodwill impairment. Investors with substantial losses can seek appointment as lead plaintiff by July 27, 2026.

07/10/2026, 5:50 PM • GlobeNewswire

AVAV Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaching: Robbins LLP Urges Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information in Advance of the July 27, 2026 Deadline

A class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors about the viability of its SCAR program involvement. The company faced a U.S. government stop work order in January 2026 and subsequent contract termination in March 2026, resulting in a $151.3 million goodwill impairment and significant stock price declines. The lead plaintiff deadline is July 27, 2026.

07/10/2026, 3:16 PM • GlobeNewswire

AeroVironment Flies Under Wall Street’s Radar Toward a $4 Billion Target

AeroVironment has experienced a 38% year-to-date stock decline following analyst downgrades of its aggressive $3.5-4 billion fiscal 2030 revenue target. However, the company's Q4 2026 results show record $642M quarterly revenue (31% YoY growth) and 22% Adjusted EBITDA margins, already exceeding management's 2030 margin targets of 18-20%. With a $2.7 billion backlog, a $500M sole-source Pentagon contract, and positioning in the growing unmanned systems market, the article argues the stock is undervalued and the sell-off is driven by short-selling mechanics rather than fundamental deterioration.

07/10/2026, 12:06 PM • Investing

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) SCAR Contract Cancellation Triggers Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Lawsuit

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) after its stock plummeted 17% following the U.S. Space Force's cancellation of its SCAR contract for BADGER antenna systems. The company allegedly misled investors about the contract's status and likelihood of competition. AeroVironment also announced a $151.3 million goodwill impairment related to the BlueHalo acquisition and restated financial statements.

07/10/2026, 6:22 AM • GlobeNewswire

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Statistics

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Day Range
$142.80
$150.75
$149.37
1-Year Range
$136.68
$409.83
$149.37
Latest Close$149.37
Change
+$2.80 (+1.87%)
Volume943,347
Market Cap$7.6B
Shares Outstanding50.6M
P/E (TTM)-342.91
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$0.44
Enterprise Value$8.1B

Information as of 07/31/2026

Company Profile

AEROVIRONMENT INC
AEROVIRONMENT INC
https://www.avinc.com
$7.6B
Market Cap
-$21.3M
Net Income
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202
703 418 2828

AeroVironment, Inc., a defense technology provider, 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. The company 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; and uncrewed ground systems. 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 solutions for national security and defense operations. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Key Executives

  • Wahid Nawabi
  • Sean T. Woodward
  • Kevin Patrick McDonnell
  • Melissa Ann Brown
  • Trace E. Stevenson

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions469.7M (57.30%)
  • Mutual Funds309.7M (37.78%)
  • Insiders40.3M (4.92%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)