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AeroVironment

164.03 USD
+2.19
1.35%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
164.03
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.35%
5 days
2.81%
1 month
-17.30%
3 months
-10.25%
6 months
-19.43%
Year to date
32.75%
1 year
29.75%
5 years
158.72%
10 years
494.74%
 

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 6,809 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]

12% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 52

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.72B [Q2] → $5.06B (+$345M) [Q3]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 402 [Q2] → 408 (+6) [Q3]

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 144 | Existing positions reduced: 131

1.5% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.09% [Q2] → 90.59% (-1.5%) [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
40%
upside
Avg. target
$230
40%
upside
High target
$230
40%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Greg Konrad
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 1 met price target
40%upside
$230
Buy
Upgraded
20 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 19 articles about AVAV published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Schaeffers Research
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Watch CNBC's full interview with AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi
Morgan Brennan speaks with AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi in an in-depth interview at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Nawabi discusses the rapidly changing landscape of global defense, the need for scalable and low-cost autonomous systems, the urgency for the U.S. to adapt to modern threats, and the company's innovative technologies, including its acquisition of BlueHalo.
Watch CNBC's full interview with AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Aerovironment CEO Wahid Nawabi talks Trump, AI, and geopolitics
Wahid Nawabi, Aerovironment chairman and CEO, and CNBC's Morgan Brennan join 'Fast Money' to talk the incoming administration, global conflicts, AI integration and more.
Aerovironment CEO Wahid Nawabi talks Trump, AI, and geopolitics
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Droning On About Defense: Why AeroVironment Is A Weapon Of Choice
AeroVironment, Inc. is leading a transformative shift in modern warfare with its innovative drone technology and strong backlog, despite near-term challenges like weaker margins and geopolitical uncertainties. The company's strategic acquisitions, like BlueHalo, and products such as Switchblade and P550, position it well for future growth in drone warfare and surveillance. Despite a premium valuation and potential geopolitical risks, the long-term demand for drone technology remains strong, supported by lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
Droning On About Defense: Why AeroVironment Is A Weapon Of Choice
Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
AeroVironment Dives Into a Buying Opportunity
AeroVironment's NASDAQ: AVAV December price contraction is a buying opportunity because of its position as a next-gen defense contractor, solid results, growth, guidance, analyst trends, and the institutions buying this stock like mad. The institutional activity is noteworthy because the group owns more than 85% of the stock, has been buying on balance quarterly in 2024, and the balance of activity is ramping higher.
AeroVironment Dives Into a Buying Opportunity
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Why AeroVironment Stock Was Losing Serious Altitude This Week
News of an uninspiring quarter sent AeroVironment (AVAV -15.88%) investors heading for the exits earlier this week.
Why AeroVironment Stock Was Losing Serious Altitude This Week
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