AeroVironment
AVAV

$173.82

2.28%

Market Cap: 4.89B

About: AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky.

Employees: 1,428

Industrials Aircraft

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Funds holding %

of 6,702 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 7 analysts

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News positive %

of 14 articles

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

124% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 34

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2023] → 3 (+1) [Q1 2024]

20% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.04B [Q4 2023] → $3.66B (+$621M) [Q1 2024]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 314 [Q4 2023] → 356 (+42) [Q1 2024]

13% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $105M | Put options by funds: $92.7M

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 112 | Existing positions reduced: 102

0.47% less ownership

Funds ownership: 85.75% [Q4 2023] → 85.29% (-0.47%) [Q1 2024]

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Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price forecasts over the past 6 months

Low target

$160

8%

downside

Avg. target

$198

14%

upside

High target

$255

47%

upside

7 analyst ratings

6 positive

86%

1 neutral

14%

0 negative

0%

BTIG Andre Madrid	41%upside $245	Buy Maintained	1 Jul 2024
RBC Capital Ken Herbert	15%upside $200	Outperform Reiterated	28 Jun 2024
RBC Capital Ken Herbert	15%upside $200	Outperform Reiterated	27 Jun 2024
BTIG Andre Madrid	47%upside $255	Buy Initiated	26 Jun 2024
RBC Capital Ken Herbert	5%downside $165	Outperform Maintained	5 Apr 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about AVAV published over the past 30 days

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AeroVironment (AVAV) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

AeroVironment (AVAV) concluded the recent trading session at $171.52, signifying a +1.84% move from its prior day's close.

AeroVironment (AVAV) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

René Carbone Bardorf Joins AV as VP of Marketing and Communications

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AeroVironment--René Carbone Bardorf Joins AV as VP of Marketing and Communications.

René Carbone Bardorf Joins AV as VP of Marketing and Communications

AV Introduces New Washington Operations Team

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AeroVironment--AV Introduces New Washington Operations Team.

AV Introduces New Washington Operations Team

AeroVironment: Flying Under The Radar

AeroVironment is a leading defense tech player with a global footprint and focus on unmanned vehicles for battlegrounds. The company has seen significant growth in sales and profitability over the past decade, with shares peaking at $220 in June. Concerns about high valuation, recent underwhelming growth, and competition in the market lead to a cautious approach, despite long-term potential and a recent pullback.

AeroVironment: Flying Under The Radar

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Taiwan to Receive AV's Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition Systems

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #Switchblade300--Taiwan to Receive AV's Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition Systems.

Taiwan to Receive AV's Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition Systems

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