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If you are wondering whether AeroVironment stock looks attractively priced or too expensive at current levels, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge the value for yourself. AeroVironment last closed at US$149.08, with the share price declining 10.6% over the past week, 14.4% over the past month, 41.8% year to date, and 22.9% over the past year, while still higher by 65.1% over three years and 35.7% over five years. Recent share price moves sit against a backdrop of...

The Iran war proves that America’s ability to spend heavily on exquisite weapon systems no longer cuts it in conflicts dominated by cheap drones.

We just covered the 10 Stocks That Will 10X According to Social Media. AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) ranks #5 (see 5 Stocks That Will 10X According to Social Media). Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 37 AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a defense technology company that builds drones, counter-drone systems, precision strike weapons, and directed energy technologies for military customers. […]

AeroVironment shares sink on an $89 million goodwill calculation error. But should you buy the dip in AVAV stock? Let’s find out!

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is one of the Stocks with Potential to Explode in 2026. On June 11, the company announced that it had signed an MOU with Ubiqconn Technology Inc. This is for advancing collaboration on uncrewed systems as well as mission management capabilities, aiding Taiwan’s defense modernization and indigenous unmanned aircraft systems initiatives. It establishes the common vision of […]

On a recent episode of the Catalyst with Shayle Kann podcast themed around the “electric supercycle,” investor Andy Lubershein floated a provocative idea: military drones, not electric vehicles, may be the unlikely catalyst for next-generation battery technology. “Defense historically has been a sector that has a high willingness to pay for performance,” Lubershein argued lithium-ion ... Expert Predicts Drones Are the ‘Unlikely Catalyst’ for Battery Breakthroughs. Time to Buy AeroVironment, Onda

In the closing of the recent trading day, AeroVironment (AVAV) stood at $169.61, denoting a +1.5% move from the preceding trading day.

AeroVironment (AVAV) unveiled a backpackable combat robot at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris on Monday, expanding into ground robotics at a moment when the company’s aerial business is under significant legal and financial pressure. The new system comes from Telerob, the German ...

AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is one of the most promising mid-cap stocks to buy according to analysts. On June 2, AeroVironment announced plans to invest $15 million to expand its advanced production capabilities in Greene County near Dayton, Ohio. The expansion includes new facilities in Beavercreek and Xenia to support pilot-scale and mid-volume production, including advanced […]

AeroVironment, Inc. recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan-based Ubiqconn Technology Inc. to integrate its Tomahawk Common Control Ecosystem and Kinesis mission management software into Ubiqconn’s rugged controllers, supporting Taiwan’s indigenous unmanned aircraft systems and defense modernization efforts. This collaboration highlights AeroVironment’s push to embed its AV_Halo software stack at the core of large-scale, multi-vendor drone fleets, potentially deepening its...

In the latest trading session, AeroVironment (AVAV) closed at $170.58, marking a -7.14% move from the previous day.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) executives outlined the company’s expanded defense technology portfolio, production plans and market opportunities during a Wells Fargo investor discussion hosted by aerospace and defense analyst David Strauss. Chief Operating Officer Rob Smith, who joined AeroVironment

The Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request totals $1.5 trillion, with $54 billion earmarked for autonomous and remotely operated systems and another $39 billion routed through what the Department of War now calls “Drone Dominance. That structural tailwind is the entire pitch behind Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD), a thematic vehicle that has gathered roughly $7.5 ... Forget AI Software: Why the Smart Money is Betting Billions on Autonomous Weapons

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after early gains reversed and a midday helicopter incident introduced a new layer of uncertainty across cyclical sectors.

If you are wondering whether AeroVironment's current share price still offers value or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, this article walks you through what the numbers suggest. The stock recently closed at US$184.68, with the share price down 9.5% over the past week but up 9.7% over the last 30 days. The return over the past year is a decline of 5.6%, and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 90.7% and 63.1% respectively. Recent market attention has focused on AeroVironment as...

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 15.9% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 5.1 percentage points.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after defense contractor stocks extended their broader 2026 underperformance, with the sector offering little protection from the macro repricing triggered by the jobs report.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) executives told investors at William Blair’s 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference that the company sees expanding opportunities across drones, loitering munitions and counter-drone systems, while also emphasizing ongoing capacity investments tied to programs such as Switch

AeroVironment (AVAV) reached $185.92 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -9.04% change compared to its last close.

Fast-moving defense stocks have stalled. Depleted weapons supplies and Pentagon budget questions leave the sector's future unclear.

Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

When a stock declines sharply, investors usually look for bad news. This time, the development came directly from the company.

Kratos Defense is expanding across drones, hypersonics and satellite systems, backed by a $14.3B pipeline and new missile-defense awards.

The unmanned systems firm was flying high, but a plan to issue new stock and let insiders cash out sent shares into a nosedive.

Applied Aerospace & Defense priced its IPO at $20 a share on Tuesday. The company taps into a lot of investor themes.

* Save Defense contractor AeroVironment, Inc. said it will invest $15 million to expand production in Xenia and Beavercreek, while adding jobs. In all, the state of Ohio expects the company to create 200 full-time-equivalent positions in Greene County, generating $19,262,000 in new annual payroll by Dec. 31, 2029, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority said. The company, also known as “AV,” said it ...

Jun. 2—Defense contractor AeroVironment, Inc. said it will invest $15 million to expand production in Xenia and Beavercreek, while adding jobs. In all, the state of Ohio expects the company to create 200 full-time-equivalent positions in Greene County, generating $19,262,000 in new annual payroll by Dec. 31, 2029, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority said. The company, also known as "AV," said it ...

Steve Eisman said on a recent podcast: “I’m sort of bewildered, given that there’s a war going on, why people would be selling defense stocks.” The reason that bewilderment matters to your portfolio is sitting on top of a wall of capital nobody is talking about. Peter Arment, on the same segment, laid out the ... Top 5 Stocks That Will Profit From the Silicon Valley Defense Tech Surge

Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.