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Industrials - Aerospace & Defense - NASDAQ - US
$ 160.01
-2.14 %
$ 4.52 B
Market Cap
136.64
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AVAV stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, AeroVironment, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AVAV stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, AeroVironment, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AVAV stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 160 USD, AeroVironment, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart AVAV

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FINANCIALS
717 M REVENUE
32.59%
71.8 M OPERATING INCOME
412.39%
59.7 M NET INCOME
133.87%
15.3 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
34.14%
-51.7 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-638.45%
-22.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-44.95%
168 M REVENUE
-11.05%
-3.09 M OPERATING INCOME
-44.06%
-1.75 M NET INCOME
-23.25%
-25.8 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-607.39%
-4.97 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
0.92%
9.08 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
358.26%
Balance Sheet AeroVironment, Inc.
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Current Assets 516 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 73.3 M
Receivables 270 M
Other Current Assets 173 M
Non-Current Assets 500 M
Long-Term Investments 21.1 M
PP&E 76.6 M
Other Non-Current Assets 403 M
7.22 %26.56 %16.98 %7.54 %39.62 %Total Assets$1.0b
Current Liabilities 145 M
Accounts Payable 48.3 M
Short-Term Debt 19.8 M
Other Current Liabilities 76.7 M
Non-Current Liabilities 48.2 M
Long-Term Debt 39.8 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 8.4 M
25.01 %10.27 %39.74 %20.63 %4.35 %Total Liabilities$193.1m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall AeroVironment, Inc.
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Revenue 717 M
Cost Of Revenue 433 M
Gross Profit 284 M
Operating Expenses 212 M
Operating Income 71.8 M
Other Expenses 12.2 M
Net Income 59.7 M
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RATIOS
39.62% GROSS MARGIN
39.62%
10.02% OPERATING MARGIN
10.02%
8.32% NET MARGIN
8.32%
7.25% ROE
7.25%
5.87% ROA
5.87%
7.82% ROIC
7.82%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis AeroVironment, Inc.
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Net Income 59.7 M
Depreciation & Amortization 35.1 M
Capital Expenditures -24.5 M
Stock-Based Compensation 17.1 M
Change in Working Capital -107 M
Others -119 M
Free Cash Flow -9.19 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets AeroVironment, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for AVAV of $210 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $146 to a high of $245 .
AVAV Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
146 USD -8.76%
AVAV Average Price Target Wall Street Target
210 USD 31.38%
AVAV Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
245 USD 53.12%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership AeroVironment, Inc.
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Sold
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3-6 MONTHS
78.7 K USD 1
6-9 MONTHS
373 K USD 1
9-12 MONTHS
1.85 M USD 2
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7. News
Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why AeroVironment (AVAV) is a Solid Choice AeroVironment (AVAV) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
AV Launches Titan 4 and Expands Titan Family, Ushering in the Next Era of RF Counter-UAS Dominance ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $avav #CUAS--To meet the emerging air threats of today and the rapidly evolving threats of tomorrow, AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced Titan 4, the next generation of its battle-proven, warfighter-trusted Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technology. Titan 4 is a smaller, lighter, more powerful, highly extensible Radio Frequency (RF)-based solution to detect and defeat Group 1 and 2 drone threats. Titan 4 is portable and mission-adaptable—suppor. businesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
AeroVironment (AVAV) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note AeroVironment (AVAV) closed at $161.96 in the latest trading session, marking a +2% move from the prior day. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
A Cautious Investment in the Drone Sector Explore the exciting world of AeroVironment (AVAV 2.15%) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities! fool.com - 2 weeks ago
AeroVironment CEO on European defense spending boost, U.S. defense spending and Trump Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment CEO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss the U.S. defense budget, deal closing and more. youtube.com - 2 weeks ago
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian Ministry of Defence for Combat-Proven JUMP 20 VTOL Aircraft System ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $avav #AV--AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian Ministry of Defence for Combat-Proven JUMP 20 VTOL Aircraft System. businesswire.com - 4 weeks ago
Why Defense Stocks Are Rocketing Higher Positive tariff news and some industry-specific speculation concerning future business helped light a rocket under defense stocks, sending the entire sector up. fool.com - 1 month ago
Defense Stocks Surge on Trillion-Dollar Budget Talk The White House is signaling a big boost in defense spending as part of the fiscal 2026 federal budget, and investors are sending defense stocks soaring higher as a result. fool.com - 1 month ago
Why AeroVironment Stock Raced 4% Higher Today AeroVironment's (AVAV 4.11%) latest news item fueled something of a rally in the stock on Wednesday. The drone manufacturer essentially got the shareholder green light to proceed with an acquisition, and the market greeted this by pushing the stock more than 4% higher on the day. fool.com - 1 month ago
Liberty Defense has Appointed The Honorable Mary Beth Long, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense & Current Board Member of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV a ~$4B USD Defense Technology Company) to its Newly Formed Strategic Advisory Board WILMINGTON, Mass., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A ) a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce that The Honorable Mary Beth Long, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and Independent Director of AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has joined our new Strategic Advisory Board. This new Board will help focus and guide Liberty Defense in scaling its groundbreaking technology globally and executing its growth strategy as a leader in security and detection applications. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
AeroVironment Could Surge From Agentic AI AeroVironment is well-positioned to benefit from advancements in agentic AI, enhancing the autonomy and effectiveness of its UAVs and loitering munitions. Geopolitical instability and rising defense budgets are driving demand for AeroVironment's drones, with significant orders from the U.S. and allies like Taiwan. Despite short-term revenue declines, AeroVironment boasts a record backlog of $2.2 billion, indicating strong future growth prospects. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
AV's Cutting-Edge One-Way Attack UAS Secures DIU Backing Under Project Artemis ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment (AV), the leader in defense technology, has secured a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous precision munitions. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

AeroVironment, Inc. AVAV

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Aerospace & Defense
MARKET CAP $ 4.52 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description AeroVironment, Inc. 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. It operates through four segments: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). The company supplies UAS, TMS, unmanned ground vehicle, and related services primarily to organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense and to international allied governments. It also designs, engineers, tools, and manufactures unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, including airborne platforms, payloads and payload integration, ground control systems, and ground support equipment and other items and services related to unmanned aircraft systems. In addition, the company offers small UAS products, including spare equipment, alternative payload modules, batteries, chargers, repair services, and customer support, as well as multiple aircraft, hand-held ground control system, and spare parts and accessories. Further, it develops high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS systems. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Contact 241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202 https://www.avinc.com
IPO Date Jan. 23, 2007
Employees 1403
Officers Mr. Wahid Nawabi Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kevin Patrick McDonnell Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Trace E. Stevenson President of Autonomous Systems Mr. Matthew Ramsey Chief Information Officer Mr. Mark McNeely Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Melissa Ann Brown J.D. Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary Mr. Brad Truesdell Chief Operations Officer Mr. Scott Bowman Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President of Global Engineering Ms. Rene Carbone Bardorf Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Mr. Jonah Teeter-Balin Senior Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations