Needham reiterated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $400.00 from $450.00 previously
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Underperform → Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 3/11/2026 | $450.00 → $400.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 3/2/2026 | Strong Buy → Underperform | Raymond James | |
| 3/2/2026 | Strong Buy → Outperform | Raymond James | |
| 2/18/2026 | $259.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 2/17/2026 | $320.00 | Overweight | Analyst |
| 12/19/2025 | $285.00 | Overweight | KeyBanc Capital Markets |
| 11/20/2025 | $391.00 | Overweight | Piper Sandler |
Raymond James upgraded AeroVironment from Underperform to Mkt Perform
Needham reiterated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $400.00 from $450.00 previously
Raymond James downgraded AeroVironment from Strong Buy to Underperform
Rising demand for real-time intelligence and electronic awareness is fueling rapid growth across the global AI-enabled defense systems marketNEW YORK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Autonomous systems powered by AI video intelligence and RF-based detection are quickly becoming a core layer of modern military operations because they help forces "see" the battlefield faster and react earlier than human-only systems ever could. AI-driven video analytics can scan huge volumes of drone feeds, surveillance cameras, and ISR platforms in real time to identify vehicles, personnel movement, or unusual behavior patterns automatically. That means commanders aren't w
Confirms Directed Energy capabilities for multi-domain, platform-agnostic operations AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced the successful demonstration of its palletized LOCUST® Laser Weapon System (LWS) aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in October 2025 in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260420590679/en/AV's palletized LOCUST® laser weapon system operated aboard USS George H.W. Bush, successfully detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats during a live-fire demonstrat
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced it was awarded a $14.6 million production contract by the U.S. Army for the VAPOR® Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS), its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform, under the Company-Level Directed Requirement (CoLvl DR) Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS), Tranche 2. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260416053128/en/AV's VAPOR® Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system—an all-electric VTOL platform – was selected for the Army's Medium Range Reconnaissance program.
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AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Sean T. Woodward as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year. McDonnell will remain with the Company in an advisory role through July 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260412005321/en/Sean Woodward is a seasoned finance leader with more than 22 years of experience in defense technology, including at A
Defense Veteran to Strengthen Operational Execution as AV Scales Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Smith as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 13, 2026. In this role, Dr. Smith will oversee the Company's Autonomous Systems (AxS) and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy (SCDE) business units, as well as the Company's global operations and manufacturing footprint. His appointment reflects AV's continued focus on scaling manufacturing to meet rising customer demand, strengthening operational execution and enhancing capabi
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from AV, effective July 31, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223105811/en/McDonnell joined AV in 2020. During his tenure as CFO, AV strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced its financial and operational discipline, completed strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, and reinforced its capital allocation framework to drive long-term shareholder value. "Kevin ha
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens AV's Manufacturing Capabilities in Electric and Unmanned Aviation AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316348550/en/AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. ("ESAero"), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms.">AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (N
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2026. Third Quarter Highlights: Third quarter revenue of $408.0 million Bookings of $2.1 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.6 for the first nine months of the fiscal year Record funded backlog of $1.1 billion "While our third quarter results were impacted by revenue timing and adjustments in our Space business, demand for our unique solutions remains robust," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Strong order flow and growth in funded backlog during the quarter are setting the stage fo
Confident in ability to successfully deliver AV's systems ahead of competitors AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Space Force's delivery of BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program: We remain in active negotiations with the U.S. Space Force regarding AV's contract to deliver ground stations to support the SCAR program. AV appreciates that the contract was temporarily paused while both parties work together on a firm-fixed-price contract that provides a commercialized product solution with an expedite
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