AeroVironment (AVAV) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) is anticipated to post its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Wednesday, September 9th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.2226 per share and revenue of $451.9480 million for the quarter. AeroVironment has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.020-3.340 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 29th. The aerospace company reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.37. The firm had revenue of $641.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $555.97 million. AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.71% and a negative net margin of 9.00%.AeroVironment’s revenue for the quarter was up 133.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.61 EPS. On average, analysts expect AeroVironment to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

Shares of AVAV stock opened at $144.65 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 4.30, a quick ratio of 3.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. AeroVironment has a 12-month low of $135.20 and a 12-month high of $417.86. The business’s 50 day moving average is $160.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $182.48. The company has a market capitalization of $7.35 billion, a P/E ratio of -39.31, a P/E/G ratio of 5.00 and a beta of 1.41.

AeroVironment News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Landmark $464.8 million laser contract: The Army selected AeroVironment to deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 high-energy laser systems under its Enduring-High Energy Laser program. It is described as the first U.S. directed-energy weapon production award, moving the technology from testing toward field deployment and strengthening AVAV’s position in counter-drone defense. AV’s LOCUST Selected for Nearly $500 million Army Counter-UAS Contract
• Positive Sentiment: Improved revenue visibility and potential growth platform: The multiyear award could establish a new business line for directed-energy systems and expand AeroVironment’s broader counter-UAS opportunity. It may also support future technology development and additional defense orders. AeroVironment’s $465 Million Army Laser Win Expands Its Counter-Drone Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains intact: BTIG maintained its Buy rating and $205 price target following the contract announcement, suggesting the award reinforces the long-term investment case. AeroVironment’s New $465M LOCUST Laser Contract Reinforces Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Contract economics remain unclear: Investors still need evidence that the award will generate attractive margins and meaningful near-term earnings, rather than simply increasing backlog. Production ramp-up, delivery timing, and execution will be important factors. AeroVironment: The $465 Million LOCUST Win Needs Margin Proof
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution concerns are limiting the reaction: Commentary remains cautious about competition, limited near-term upside, and whether AeroVironment can translate the laser award into sustained margin expansion. Those concerns are contributing to the stock’s decline even after the headline contract win. Jim Cramer’s AeroVironment Comments

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on AVAV. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $315.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of AeroVironment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 5th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $305.00 to $229.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $205.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $266.68.

Insider Activity at AeroVironment

In related news, CAO Brian Shackley sold 205 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.86, for a total transaction of $41,381.30. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 7,888 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,592,271.68. The trade was a 2.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through 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 stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.41, for a total value of $43,602.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 49,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,546,264.41. This represents 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. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 705 shares of company stock worth $132,979. Company insiders own 0.79% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AeroVironment

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in AeroVironment by 4,770.1% during the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 260,207 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $62,941,000 after acquiring an additional 254,864 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 3,880.9% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 206,607 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $65,058,000 after acquiring an additional 201,417 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 2,668.1% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 148,927 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $46,896,000 after acquiring an additional 154,726 shares during the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new position in AeroVironment in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,299,000. Finally, Northern Trust Corp lifted its stake in AeroVironment by 30.7% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 380,899 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $119,941,000 after purchasing an additional 89,503 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

About AeroVironment

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.