AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The aerospace company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.08), FiscalAI reports. AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.42% and a negative net margin of 5.08%.The company had revenue of $408.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $487.94 million.

AeroVironment Trading Down 2.5%

NASDAQ:AVAV traded down $5.72 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $221.57. 1,920,528 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,902,694. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.06 billion, a P/E ratio of -177.26, a PEG ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 4.29 and a current ratio of 5.08. The company has a fifty day moving average of $283.71 and a 200 day moving average of $293.41. AeroVironment has a 12 month low of $102.25 and a 12 month high of $417.86.

AeroVironment News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment is expanding its counter‑drone (C‑UAS) offerings with Titan RF systems, AI-driven sensing and kinetic interceptors — developments that should strengthen defense-contract competitiveness as militaries increase C‑UAS spending. How Is AeroVironment Expanding Its Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities?
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts have revised forecasts ahead of the report and expect higher Q3 EPS (~$0.69) and ~$475.7M revenue, signaling street optimism for the quarter. AeroVironment Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
• Positive Sentiment: Broader investor flows into defense and AI-linked strategies (e.g., the JEDI ETF) are spotlighting AVAV alongside peers, which can boost appetite if macro risk sentiment calms. Defense stocks: Use the force with AI-driven JEDI ETF
• Positive Sentiment: Industry reports project multi‑year growth in the drone and AI‑in‑drone markets (high single‑digit to mid‑teens CAGR), underpinning long‑term demand for AVAV’s products. Drone Market Competitive Analysis Report 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s flags that guidance will be the key takeaway — expectations are for ~$0.68 EPS and $476M revenue — meaning the stock could swing sharply either way after the print. AeroVironment Earnings Are Coming. Guidance Will Be Key Amid Drone-Based Fighting in Iran.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market writeups and previews emphasize geopolitical tensions and near‑term demand as catalysts — useful context but not a guaranteed near‑term revenue lift until contracts are booked/recognized. Dear AeroVironment Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for March 10
• Negative Sentiment: Execution risk: AeroVironment has shown recent EPS misses and thin/negative net margins at times, so guidance or margin commentary that disappoints could push the stock lower. (Investors will be watching margins and backlog conversion closely.)
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and volatility risk — the stock has traded widely this cycle and is sensitive to misses/guidance; any conservative outlook may trigger a pullback from momentum‑driven buyers.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other AeroVironment news, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $75,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 50,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,000,300. The trade was a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 879 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $267.60, for a total transaction of $235,220.40. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 16,422 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,394,527.20. This represents a 5.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 4,589 shares of company stock valued at $1,428,910 in the last quarter. Insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AeroVironment

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 2nd quarter worth about $285,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 400.0% during the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 300 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $94,000 after buying an additional 240 shares during the period. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 30.4% during the third quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 300 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $94,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in AeroVironment in the third quarter worth about $82,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its stake in AeroVironment by 57.4% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 340 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $82,000 after buying an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. 86.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on AVAV shares. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on AeroVironment from $486.00 to $429.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of AeroVironment from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $350.00 to $260.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $355.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $450.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Friday, January 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $348.33.

AeroVironment Company Profile

AeroVironment, Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), tactical missiles and precision loitering munitions, electric vehicle charging and scalable energy systems. Headquartered in Monrovia, California, the company develops solutions for defense, public safety and commercial markets. Their offerings include small UAS for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as advanced weapons systems designed to meet the needs of modern military operations.

The company’s unmanned aerial systems portfolio features platforms such as the Raven, Puma and Switchblade series, which are deployed by the U.S.