AVAV
Aerovironment (AVAV)
NASDAQ
$144.58+$2.77 (+1.96%)
Price as of Jul 14, 2026 12:28 PM EDT
  • $7.2B
    Market Cap
  • -46.49%
    1-Year Change
  • Aerospace & Defense
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 16
  • Momentum Score: 25
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 69
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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

Drone Stocks Are Down, But Defense Backlogs Tell a Different Story

Despite significant stock price declines in 2026, drone and defense companies AeroVironment, Red Cat Holdings, and Kratos Defense are positioned for growth due to record backlogs, funded contracts, and strong tailwinds from Pentagon's shift to unmanned systems and Western de-risking from Chinese defense technology. The 2027 defense budget includes nearly $75 billion for unmanned systems, supporting long-term revenue and earnings strength.

07/08/2026, 8:09 AM • Investing

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 covers investors who purchased AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026. Defendants allegedly made false statements about the SCAR program's growth prospects while understating competition risks. The U.S. Space Force issued a stop work order in January 2026, terminated the contract in March 2026, and subsequently announced plans to diversify suppliers using commercial off-the-shelf solutions instead of a single-vendor bespoke solution, causing significant stock price declines.

07/07/2026, 4:48 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 during the period from June 25, 2025 to March 10, 2026. The complaint claims AeroVironment understated competitive threats related to the SCAR program and U.S. Space Force modernization efforts, thereby overstating its financial prospects. Investors who purchased AeroVironment securities during this period are encouraged to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.

07/07/2026, 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

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding competition for U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs). The lawsuit claims the company overstated its business prospects and understated competitive threats. Investors with losses exceeding $100K are encouraged to join the class action before the July 27, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

07/06/2026, 9:46 PM • GlobeNewswire

AVAV CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds AeroVironment (AVAV) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on July 27, 2026

A federal securities class action has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. alleging that the company and its executives made false and misleading statements by concealing imminent competition for its SCAR program contracts and overstating business prospects. Investors who purchased AVAV stock between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 may be eligible to participate. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is July 27, 2026.

07/05/2026, 11:38 AM • GlobeNewswire

AVAV FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RESPECTED LAW FIRM, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV

Rosen Law Firm announces securities class action lawsuits against AeroVironment, Calix, and Sportradar Group, alleging that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding business prospects and competitive positioning. Investors with losses exceeding $100K are encouraged to join the class actions before upcoming deadlines.

07/03/2026, 5:03 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 risks for its SCAR program work and overstated its financial prospects. Investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 may be eligible to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.

07/03/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Why AeroVironment Stock Climbed Today

AeroVironment stock surged 10.72% after receiving a $500 million fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). The contract award reflects growing demand for the company's anti-drone technologies, including its Titan 4 C-UAS and LOCUST X3 laser weapon system. Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have highlighted the operational importance of drone defense capabilities.

07/02/2026, 8:16 PM • The Motley Fool

AeroVironment Stock Soared on a Blowout Quarter. Is the Drone Boom Just Getting Started?

AeroVironment reported a blowout fiscal Q4 with 31% organic revenue growth to $642M, adjusted EBITDA more than doubling, and funded backlog surging to $1.2B. The company's counter-drone defense business is positioned as the next major growth driver, with CEO projecting it could rival or exceed loitering munitions revenue within 3-5 years. However, the stock trades at a rich 54x forward earnings multiple, suggesting much of the growth is already priced in.

07/01/2026, 9:26 PM • The Motley Fool

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

06/30/2026, 10:56 PM • GlobeNewswire

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Day Range
$141.15
$146.00
$141.80
1-Year Range
$136.68
$409.83
$141.80
Latest Close$141.80
Change
-$2.78 (-1.96%)
Volume1,243,380
Market Cap$7.2B
Shares Outstanding50.6M
P/E (TTM)-325.53
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$0.44
Enterprise Value$7.8B

Information as of 07/13/2026

Company Profile

AEROVIRONMENT INC
AEROVIRONMENT INC
https://www.avinc.com
$7.2B
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
  • Kevin Patrick McDonnell
  • Sean T. Woodward
  • Melissa Ann Brown
  • Trace E. Stevenson

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions466.9M (57.43%)
  • Mutual Funds305.7M (37.61%)
  • Insiders40.4M (4.97%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)