AeroVironment is experiencing a structural revenue inflection, driven by explosive demand for its Switchblade TMS platform, with the last five quarters averaging over 135% YoY revenue growth. However, this scaling phase is currently characterized by a severe p...
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Revenue has surged to over $640M in a single quarter, but this growth is accompanied by extreme gross margin volatility (ranging from 17.1% to 39.6%) and operating losses that indicate the company has not yet achieved operating leverage at scale.
The rising strategic importance of drones amid escalating geopolitical tensions and expanding UAV adoption by global militaries.
The company's leadership in the expanding global drone market positions it for growth.
AVAV's trailing and forward P/E ratios indicate strong financial performance and investor confidence.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 9, 2026 | $0.59+165.4% vs $0.22 | $480M+6.3% vs $452M |
Q3 2026 Jun 29, 2026 | $1.84+26.0% vs $1.46 | $642M+15.4% vs $556M |
Q2 2026 Mar 10, 2026 | $0.64-5.6% vs $0.68 | $408M-14.2% vs $476M |
Q4 2025 Dec 9, 2025 | $0.44-43.3% vs $0.78 | $473M+0.6% vs $470M |
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Aerovironment (AVAV) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
New AeroVironment acquisition Blue Halo just landed a $100 million Pentagon contract. Blue Halo has been incorporated into a new AV Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy division.
The U.S. Army just awarded AV a $464.8 million contract to build laser guns. AV's 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 laser weapon system can bring down a half-ton Group 3 military drone.
The Pentagon's Gauntlet II results are posted, and the scoreboard belongs almost entirely to private companies.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $156.15 | $7.9B | -28.92 | 140.89% | -13.41% | -10.03% | — | |
| $46.97 | $8.81B | 361.31 | 18.52% | 2.03% | 1.14% | — | |
| $6.94 | $838.67M | -11.57 | 459.81% | -189.21% | -34.19% | — | |
| $6.44 | $6.33B | -5.70 | 39183.09% | -755.11% | -58.25% | — | |
| $5.69 | $4.32B | -5.75 | — | -11589.86% | -40.74% | — | |
| $239.89 | $44.69B | 28.12 | 2.53% | 8.17% | 9.41% | — |
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) reported $2.00B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 1804% increase from $105.2M in 2005.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) grew revenue by 140.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) reported a net loss of $202.8M for fiscal year 2026.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has a return on equity (ROE) of -10.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) generated $2.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
