Brokerages Set AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) Target Price at $35.62

Shares of AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the eleven ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $35.6250.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $34.00 price objective for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on AEVEX in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $34.00 price target for the company. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $45.00 price target on shares of AEVEX in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $33.00 price target on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Monday, May 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings started coverage on AEVEX in a report on Friday, August 14th. They issued a “sell (d)” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, major shareholder Madison Dearborn Partners Llc sold 2,273,843 shares of AEVEX stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.99, for a total value of $59,097,179.57. Following the sale, the insider owned 22,861,457 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $594,169,267.43. This trade represents a 9.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AEVEX

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System acquired a new stake in shares of AEVEX in the second quarter valued at about $109,000. HighTower Advisors LLC purchased a new position in AEVEX in the 2nd quarter valued at about $269,000. Readystate Asset Management LP purchased a new position in AEVEX in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,044,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AEVEX in the 2nd quarter worth about $2,381,000. Finally, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new stake in AEVEX in the 2nd quarter worth about $19,903,000.

AEVEX Price Performance

Shares of NYSE AVEX opened at $18.31 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 5.50, a current ratio of 5.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. The firm has a market cap of $2.09 billion and a PE ratio of 57.22. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $17.93. AEVEX has a 12 month low of $13.07 and a 12 month high of $42.34.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.06 by ($0.05). The company had revenue of $201.79 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $155.15 million. The firm’s revenue was up 99.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that AEVEX will post 0.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting AEVEX

Here are the key news stories impacting AEVEX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AEVEX’s second-quarter results showed strong momentum: revenue nearly doubled year over year to approximately $201.8 million, net income reached $6.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $28.1 million. The company also raised guidance and announced a proposed acquisition valued at up to $650 million, reinforcing its growth strategy. AEVEX growth and acquisition article
• Positive Sentiment: Management will present at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference on September 9. The event could give investors additional details on demand, guidance, integration plans and the proposed acquisition. AEVEX Jefferies conference announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer questioned why the defense-drone stock had experienced a sharp sell-off, noting that AEVEX operates in a high-interest segment of the defense industry. His comments highlight ongoing volatility but do not represent a change in company fundamentals. Jim Cramer commentary on AEVEX
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms announced investigations or solicited investors for a securities class action covering shares purchased around AEVEX’s April 2026 IPO through June 4. The allegations center on claims that IPO documents failed to disclose a pre-arranged plan involving the 180-day lock-up period. The lead-plaintiff deadline is October 20, 2026. These announcements increase legal and reputational uncertainty and may be contributing to continued selling pressure. AEVEX shareholder class-action notice

AEVEX Company Profile

AEVEX Corp. is a holding company which designs, manufactures and provides autonomous systems and navigation technologies. The company’s operating segment includes tactical systems and global solutions. AEVEX Corp. is based in Solana Beach, California.