Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) and the best and worst performers in the defense contractors industry.
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AeroVironment stock jumped on Thursday after getting a new fixed price contract for antidrone technology.
The company’s $500 million contract came days after its reported strong fourth-quarter results.
AeroVironment’s fair value estimate has been reset from US$311.47 to US$251.93, a cut of roughly 19% that reflects a more cautious stance on the stock. Analysts are trimming targets while still pointing to contract visibility, long term growth initiatives, and a growing backlog, and the debate is shifting toward how reinvestment, program risks, and award timing compare with this new valuation range. Read on to see what is driving these revisions, how the narrative is evolving, and what to...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.40%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.58%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
While the big takeaway for AVAV stock has been AeroVironment’s blistering earnings performance, the drone maker also enjoys a geopolitical tailwind.
A record quarter got the headlines -- but the counter-drone business behind it may be the bigger prize.
The Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker on Monday flagged Rep. Gil Cisneros‘ (D-Calif.) purchase of AeroVironment Inc. after the defense company’s earnings sent shares sharply higher in extended trading. In a post on X, the Pelosi tracker noted that AeroVironment had...
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have done more than dominate headlines in recent years. According to AeroVironment's top executive, geopolitical tensions have permanently rewritten the rules of modern combat. That shift is showing up directly in AeroVironment's (AVAV) business. The drone ...
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 7.7% in the afternoon session after investment firm Wedbush initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and an $85 price target.
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Wedbush said each company occupies a distinct position within the evolving defense ecosystem despite recent market concerns.
Shares in dronemaker AeroVironment closed up 19% as an earnings report that blew away Wall Street’s forecasts marshaled a fierce rally.
The drone component maker is expanding production to meet surging demand.
Unmanned vehicles are a vital part of the modern battlefield.
Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) jumped 23% in the morning session after it reported first-quarter 2026 results that crushed analyst estimates.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 9.2% in the morning session after industry peer AeroVironment reported record quarterly revenue and earnings that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations, lifting the broader defense sector.
AeroVironment stock rallies on blockbuster Q4 earnings release. But is it worth chasing the post-earnings momentum on Tuesday? Let’s find out!
AeroVironment (NasdaqGS:AVAV) has appointed William J. Lynn III to its Board of Directors. Lynn is a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and has held senior roles at Leonardo DRS and Raytheon. The appointment follows recent high-level director resignations and comes as the company works through internal control and leadership changes. AeroVironment enters this board transition after a sharp pullback in its share price, with NasdaqGS:AVAV down 8.1% over the past week and 32.9% over the...
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares surged about 15% in early trading following the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter results, as investors reacted to stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings, alongside a sharply higher backlog and upbeat defense demand outlook. AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)...
AeroVironment's (AVAV) "strong" fiscal Q4 results and "conservative" fiscal 2027 guidance reinforce
Analysts at UBS trimmed their price target on AeroVironment to $166 from $172, implying a downside potential of nearly 4% from current levels.
The drone maker posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.84 versus an estimate of $1.46, with revenue of $641.6 million against an estimate of $556 million
DPRO's NDAA-compliant drones, North American operations and expanding defense ties position it to benefit as demand for secure drone platforms grows.
US stocks look set to open marginally lower in Tuesday's trading session as investors continue to mo
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index wavered Tuesday ahead of key economic data. Drone maker AeroVironment soared 35% on earnings.