AeroVironment, Inc. · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
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$203.98
−$3.26 (−1.57%) 3:59 PM ET
After hours$203.77
−$0.21 (−0.10%) 3:12 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$207.24
OpenOpen$203.49
Day highHigh$209.10
Day lowLow$198.46
VolumeVol1,160,463
Avg volAvgVol1,301,518
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Mkt cap
$10.49B
P/E ratio
-47.00
FY Revenue
$1.61B
EPS
-4.34
Gross Margin
24.74%
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Industrials
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AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment combines rapid top-line expansion and a strong liquidity profile with negative profitability, deeply negative free cash flow, and an elevated valuation multiple. Price action shows substantial 12‑month gains and a positive one‑month rebound but also recent downside pressure, a price below the Ichimoku cloud, and a bearish MACD cross. Short interest and recent news flow indicate heightened event and sentiment risk following a government contract stop‑work order.
AI summarized at 2:10 AM ET, 2026-01-29
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INTRADAY:48SWING:52LONG:38
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−5% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.95×
RSI
63.93(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -0.33 Signal: -0.30
Short-Term
+5.96 (Strong)
MACD: 1.62 Signal: -4.33
Long-Term
+4.26 (Strong)
MACD: -6.36 Signal: -10.62
Intraday trend score
62.12
LOW44.82HIGH76.32
Latest news
AVAV•12 articles•Positive: 3Neutral: 0Negative: 9
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV
Rosen Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that AeroVironment made false and misleading statements by understating competition for its U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs) and overstating its business prospects. Investors who wish to serve as lead plaintiff must file by July 27, 2026.
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Sentiment note
The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding competitive threats to its Space Force contracts, which resulted in overstated business prospects and investor losses.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV
Rosen Law Firm has filed class action lawsuits against AeroVironment, LKQ Corporation, and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises on behalf of investors who purchased securities during specified periods. The AeroVironment lawsuit alleges the company made false statements regarding competition for U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs), overstating business prospects. Investors who purchased during the Class Period may be eligible for compensation. The deadline to serve as lead plaintiff in the AeroVironment case is July 27, 2026.
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Sentiment note
Company is subject to a securities class action lawsuit alleging it made false and misleading statements about competition for major U.S. Space Force contracts and overstated business prospects, resulting in investor losses.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding its business prospects, specifically understating competition it would face for SCAR program work and U.S. Space Force modernization efforts. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, with a lead plaintiff deadline of July 27, 2026.
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Sentiment note
The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about its business prospects and competitive position, specifically overstating its business outlook by understating competitive threats in the SCAR program and Space Force modernization efforts. This represents alleged securities fraud and investor harm.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Eric Volkman
Why AeroVironment Stock Was Soaring This Week
AeroVironment stock surged 23% week-to-date following multiple positive developments: a $20.2 million federal government investment to expand its Alabama factory for Freedom Eagle-1 unmanned aircraft, a $20 million Air Force research contract for advanced ceramic materials, and reports that the Trump administration plans to invest in domestic drone companies to boost the industry and reduce costs.
Company received concrete government funding ($20.2M factory expansion), a new Air Force contract ($20M), and benefits from favorable administration policies toward the drone industry. Stock gained 23% week-to-date on these catalysts.
AEROVIRONMENT, INC. (AVAV) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in AeroVironment, Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights
Bernstein Liebhard LLP has announced shareholder class action lawsuits against AeroVironment, Calix, and Zoetis. The lawsuits allege that the companies made materially false and misleading statements regarding their business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability, resulting in artificially inflated stock prices and significant investor losses.
Company is subject to securities class action lawsuit alleging materially false and misleading statements about business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability, resulting in artificially inflated stock prices and investor losses during the class period (June 25, 2025 - March 10, 2026).
CALIX, INC. (CALX) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in Calix, Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights
Bernstein Liebhard LLP has announced shareholder class action lawsuits against three companies: Calix (CALX) for alleged misrepresentations regarding business operations and financial stability during January-April 2026; AeroVironment (AVAV) for shareholders between June 2025 and March 2026; and Zoetis (ZTS) for shareholders between January 2025 and May 2026. Investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and potential recovery.
ZOETIS INC. (ZTS) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in Zoetis Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights
Bernstein Liebhard LLP has announced shareholder class action lawsuits against three companies: Zoetis Inc. for alleged materially false and misleading statements regarding business operations and financial stability during January 2025-May 2026; Calix, Inc. for the period January-April 2026; and AeroVironment, Inc. for June 2025-March 2026. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to contact the firm or file to become lead plaintiffs by specified deadlines.
Company is subject to shareholder class action lawsuit during June 2025-March 2026, indicating alleged securities violations and investor losses.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - AVAV
Rosen Law Firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that AeroVironment made false and misleading statements regarding competition for U.S. Space Force contracts (SCAR and SCN programs), thereby overstating the company's business and financial prospects. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to contact the firm before the July 27, 2026 deadline to serve as lead plaintiff.
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Sentiment note
The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements and omissions regarding competitive threats to major government contracts, resulting in investor losses during the class period.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Aerovironment, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment for allegedly making false statements about competition risks related to its SCAR program contract with the U.S. Space Force. The company faced a stop work order in January 2026 and subsequent contract termination in March 2026, resulting in a $151.3 million goodwill impairment and significant stock price declines totaling over 21%.
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Sentiment note
The company faces a class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding competition risks. The U.S. Space Force issued a stop work order and subsequently terminated the SCAR program contract, leading to a $151.3 million goodwill impairment and cumulative stock price declines exceeding 21% over the class period.
PositiveBenzinga• Erica Kollmann
Trump's Drone Dominance Play: US Government May Soon Own Stakes In These Stocks
The Trump administration is in active talks to take equity stakes in domestic drone manufacturers through the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital. This follows the June 2025 'Drone Dominance' executive order and FY2027 defense budget allocating tens of billions for drone production, targeting 300,000 low-cost attack drones by 2027. The $1 billion Drone Dominance Program is actively running with 49 companies competing in Phase II qualifying events.
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Sentiment note
Up 70% over the past year with jet-powered unmanned platforms and target drone systems already embedded in Pentagon programs, positioning it well for government funding discussions.
PositiveBenzinga• Equity Insider News Commentary
Counter-Drone Procurement Goes Generational
The U.S. defense procurement environment is experiencing a significant shift toward counter-drone systems as a critical capability. The global counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) market is projected to grow from $6.64 billion in 2025 to $20.31 billion by 2030 at a 25.1% CAGR. Section 1709 of the FY25 NDAA has effectively banned foreign-manufactured drones from the U.S. defense supply chain, creating opportunities for domestic defense contractors. Several companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on this trend through vertically integrated platforms combining RF sensing, computer vision, and AI analytics.
Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment for allegedly understating competition risks and overstating business prospects related to the SCAR program. The company's stock fell 15.77% on January 20, 2026, following a U.S. government stop work order on BADGER system deliveries.
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Sentiment note
The company faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding business prospects and competitive risks. A significant stock price decline of 15.77% occurred following a government stop work order on a major contract, indicating loss of investor confidence and potential financial impact.
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