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AeroVironment

168.74 USD
+3.35
2.03%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
169.00
+0.26
0.15%
1 day
2.03%
5 days
4.63%
1 month
2.87%
3 months
-21.75%
6 months
1.69%
Year to date
7.86%
1 year
38.54%
5 years
138.20%
10 years
562.77%
 

About: AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.

Employees: 1,428

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

75% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q2] → 7 (+3) [Q3]

32% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 44

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.73B [Q2] → $5.07B (+$346M) [Q3]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 402 [Q2] → 409 (+7) [Q3]

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 144 | Existing positions reduced: 131

1.49% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.22% [Q2] → 90.73% (-1.49%) [Q3]

12% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $66.5M | Put options by funds: $75.5M

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$230
36%
upside
Avg. target
$230
36%
upside
High target
$230
36%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Greg Konrad
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 1 met price target
36%upside
$230
Buy
Upgraded
20 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about AVAV published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
AeroVironment (AVAV) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
The latest trading day saw AeroVironment (AVAV) settling at $164.66, representing a +1.57% change from its previous close.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
Positive
Schwab Network
6 days ago
The Big 3: PEP, AVAV, MRK
Kenny Polcari turns to companies which experienced recent downtrends that he believes can see bullish breakouts. He notes PepsiCo (PEP) as a major dividend grower, AeroVironment (AVAV) as a beneficiary to geopolitical issues, and Merck's (MRK) deals as growth drivers.
The Big 3: PEP, AVAV, MRK
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
AV Announces Second Delivery Order on $990 Million Contract with U.S. Army
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $avav #army--AV Announces Second Delivery Order on $990 Million Contract with U.S. Army.
AV Announces Second Delivery Order on $990 Million Contract with U.S. Army
Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
These 3 AI Stocks Are Ready to Lead in 2025
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These 3 AI Stocks Are Ready to Lead in 2025
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Why AeroVironment Stock Topped the Market Today
AeroVironment (AVAV 1.66%) stock had a fine start to the 2025 trading year. On Thursday, its stock rose by nearly 2% in value during a session in which the S&P 500 index sagged marginally.
Why AeroVironment Stock Topped the Market Today
Neutral
Schaeffers Research
1 month ago
3 Drone Stocks to Watch Next Year
Quantum computing and electric air taxi  stocks are stealing the tech sector's spotlight as 2024 comes to a close.
3 Drone Stocks to Watch Next Year
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
U.S. GAO Denies Protest of $990 Million Switchblade Systems Contract
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied the protest filed on September 6, 2024, challenging the U.S. Army's sole-source award of a $990 million contract for AV's Switchblade systems. This decision reaffirms confidence in the integrity of the Army's procurement process and its thorough evaluation of operational requirements. AV is proud to continue delivering these combat-proven, mission-critical Switchblade systems to meet the warfighter's ope.
U.S. GAO Denies Protest of $990 Million Switchblade Systems Contract
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
These Drone Stocks May Be On The Case In New Jersey
Drone stocks have gotten a tailwind from mysterious sightings over New Jersey. Axon and AeroVironment are among those who stand to benefit, William Blair said.
These Drone Stocks May Be On The Case In New Jersey
Positive
Invezz
1 month ago
Why are drone stocks soaring today?
Shares of Red Cat Holdings surged over 25% on Monday after news broke of its partnership with Palantir to integrate advanced visual navigation software into its drones.
Why are drone stocks soaring today?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why AeroVironment Stock Flew Higher Today
Shares of AeroVironment (AVAV 7.19%) stock soared 6.7% through 10:20 a.m. ET this morning.
Why AeroVironment Stock Flew Higher Today
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