AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Releases FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.020-3.340 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.210. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.1 billion-$2.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.2 billion.

AeroVironment Stock Down 5.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:AVAV traded down $7.98 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $140.80. 4,242,673 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,613,943. The firm has a market cap of $7.16 billion, a P/E ratio of -38.26, a PEG ratio of 5.00 and a beta of 1.41. AeroVironment has a 52-week low of $135.20 and a 52-week high of $417.86. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $159.81 and its 200 day simple moving average is $180.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 3.59 and a current ratio of 4.30.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.37. AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 9.00% and a positive return on equity of 3.71%. AeroVironment has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.020-3.340 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that AeroVironment will post 3.2 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on AVAV. Wedbush assumed coverage on AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $250.00 price objective on the stock. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $205.00 price target on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Citizens Jmp cut their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $350.00 to $230.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $280.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $262.74.

Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment

In other AeroVironment news, CAO Brian Shackley sold 205 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.86, for a total transaction of $41,381.30. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 7,888 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,592,271.68. This represents a 2.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.41, for a total transaction of $43,602.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 49,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,546,264.41. The trade was a 0.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 705 shares of company stock worth $132,979 over the last 90 days. 0.79% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

AeroVironment News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment reportedly secured its first international order for the LOCUST counter-drone laser system. The deal expands the company’s international customer base and supports the long-term growth case for its directed-energy and counter-UAS products. AeroVironment Nabs First International Order For LOCUST Counter-Drone Laser System
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is focused on tonight’s earnings release, with consensus first-quarter EPS estimated at approximately $0.25, or about 22% below the year-earlier result. Investors will look for revenue growth, order momentum and management’s comments on the full-year outlook. What Wall Street Expects from Earnings Today
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts have reduced their estimates 11 times over the past 90 days, while reports say AeroVironment has missed expectations in three consecutive quarters. This has raised the risk that another disappointment or weaker guidance could further damage investor confidence. Stock Faces Earnings Test Amid Declining Analyst Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Drone stocks broadly sold off without a clear company-specific catalyst as investors rotated away from riskier, high-beta names. AeroVironment’s roughly 41% year-to-date decline and elevated earnings uncertainty made it particularly vulnerable to the risk-off trading. Drone Stocks Slide as Risk-Off Sentiment Hits High-Beta Names
• Negative Sentiment: Berger Montague announced an investigation into AeroVironment’s board over potential breaches of fiduciary duty. The inquiry is at an early stage, but it adds legal and governance overhang ahead of the earnings report. Berger Montague Board Investigation

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AeroVironment

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. National Bank of Canada FI raised its stake in AeroVironment by 230.3% during the third quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 109 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in AeroVironment in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise acquired a new position in AeroVironment in the third quarter valued at approximately $44,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 5,200.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 159 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 29.7% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 188 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

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.