AeroVironment

AeroVironment, Inc. engages in the design, development, production, support and operation of unmanned aircraft systems and electric transportation solutions. The company was founded by Paul B. MacCready, Jr. in July 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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AeroVironment reports record Q4 results and anticipates strong fiscal '24 growth

AVAV's Q4 results exceeded expectations, setting records across key financial metrics. Despite challenges, the company anticipates strong revenue growth in fiscal year 2024 and sees an inflection point in the business. Management is optimistic about continued growth beyond fiscal '24 and has line of sight on the necessary supply chain.

AVAV reports strong Q2 earnings, raises guidance for fiscal 2024

AVAV's strong performance, record backlog, and acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics position the company for growth. Supply chain challenges are being managed, and opportunities in the U.S. and international markets are promising.

AeroVironment excels in Q3, anticipates growth amidst supply challenges

AeroVironment's Q3 2023 showcased strong financial performance, operational resilience, and strategic positioning for future growth amidst supply chain challenges and market uncertainties.
The company's record backlog, improved margins, and optimistic outlook for fiscal 2024 underscore its ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.
With a focus on product line expansion, international demand, and fiscal year 2024 growth projections, AeroVironment remains poised for sustained success and market leadership.

AeroVironment surpasses Q4 expectations, eyes strong growth in unmanned systems

AeroVironment's Q4 2023 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing robust financial growth and strong demand for its Small UAS and Tactical Missile Systems.
Despite facing supply chain challenges and noncash charges, the company's strategic focus on innovation, product excellence, and market differentiation positions it well for future success.
With a solid balance sheet, record bookings, and a clear growth strategy for fiscal year 2024, AeroVironment is poised for continued expansion and market leadership in the unmanned systems industry.
Investments in AI, autonomy, and software analytics, coupled with a diverse product portfolio and international growth opportunities, underscore AeroVironment's resilience and potential for sustained growth.

AeroVironment (AVAV) reports record Q1 revenue growth and strategic acquisitions

AeroVironment (AVAV) delivered exceptional Q1 results, driven by revenue growth, record backlog, and enhanced gross margins, setting a positive tone for fiscal year 2024.
Strategic acquisitions, strong leadership additions, and effective supply chain management underscore AVAV's resilience and growth potential in the unmanned solutions market.
While facing challenges from government resolutions and supply chain disruptions, AVAV remains optimistic, leveraging opportunities for revenue expansion and technological advancements.

AeroVironment reports stellar Q2 results, eyes growth through acquisitions and defense contracts

AeroVironment's Q2 performance reflects robust revenue growth, improved margins, and strong EBITDA, setting a positive trajectory for FY 2024.
While facing challenges in certain segments and funding reductions, the company is leveraging opportunities in new contracts, acquisitions, and technology advancements.
Strategic initiatives to drive growth, streamline procurement, and expand international sales position AeroVironment for sustained success and value creation.

AeroVironment posts stellar Q3 results, eyes billion-dollar growth opportunities

AeroVironment's Q3 performance showcased robust revenue growth and improved profitability.
While facing challenges like potential budget delays, the company is well-positioned for future growth.
Opportunities in billion-dollar programs and next-gen UAS segments offer avenues for sustained expansion.

AeroVironment Reports Record Revenue, Eyes Future Growth

AeroVironment's FY 2024 showcased a record-breaking performance with significant revenue growth driven by its Loitering Munition Systems and Uncrewed Systems segments. The company is poised for continued growth in FY 2025, backed by strategic investments and key program wins. Despite some challenges in revenue timing, AeroVironment remains a strong player in the defense technology market.

AeroVironment posts record Q1 revenue, eyes international growth opportunities

AeroVironment delivered strong Q1 2025 results with record revenue and steady gross margins, supported by segment diversification and operational efficiency.
The company's focus on international markets, capacity expansion, and technological advancements positions it well for sustained growth.
While facing challenges in scaling production and order management, AeroVironment's solid backlog and market opportunities offer a promising outlook.

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AeroVironment, Inc. engages in the design, development, and production of multi-domain robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses. It operates through the following business segments: UnCrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions Systems, and MacCready Work segments. The UnCrewed System segment focuses primarily on small UAS products designed to operate reliably at lower altitudes in a wide range of environmental conditions. The Loitering Munitions Systems segment focuses primarily on tube-launched aircraft that deploy with the push of a button, fly at higher speeds than small UAS products, and perform either effects delivery or reconnaissance missions, and related support services including training, spare parts, product repair, and product replacement. The MacCready Works segment focuses on customer-funded research and development in the areas of HAPS, robotics, sensors, software analytics, data intelligence and connectivity. The company was founded by Paul B. MacCready, Jr. in July 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi reviewed the most recent quarter and suggested that the defense contractor's drones were affordable compared to the competition. "Our drones are incredibly affordable relative to the drones that many of our adversaries and designed and build," he said.

AeroVironment CEO calls the defense company's drones 'incredibly affordable'

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for AeroVironment (AVAV) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Compared to Estimates, AeroVironment (AVAV) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call September 4, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jonah Teeter-Balin - Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Wahid Nawabi - Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McDonnell - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ken Herbert - RBC Capital Markets Peter Arment - Robert W. Baird Louie DiPalma - William Blair Peter Skibitski - Alembic Global Andre Madrid - BTIG Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

AeroVironment (AVAV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $1 per share a year ago.

AeroVironment (AVAV) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

AeroVironment cleared fiscal Q1 forecasts, but the drone maker reaffirmed full-year guidance, which is below consensus.

AeroVironment Clears Earnings Views, Outlook Misses; Shares Fall

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended July 27, 2024. First Quarter Highlights: Record first quarter revenue of $189.5 million up 24% year-over-year First quarter net income of $21.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $37.2 million In August 2024 awarded U.S. Army Lethal Unmanned Systems Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”) with a record contract ceiling value of $990 mi.

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results

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Evaluate the expected performance of AeroVironment (AVAV) for the quarter ended July 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Unlocking Q1 Potential of AeroVironment (AVAV): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

AeroVironment, Inc.'s $1 billion U.S. Army contract significantly boosts its growth outlook and EBITDA margins, positioning it for sustained revenue visibility this decade. The contract win underscores AeroVironment's ability to secure large deals, enhancing its backlog and operational efficiency, especially for its Switchblade drone. With projected 17% top-line growth and 20% EBITDA growth, AeroVironment's valuation is now attractive, justifying a Buy rating with 15-17% upside potential.

AeroVironment's $1B Contract Win Boosts Its Outlook (Rating Upgrade)

The U.S. Army will pay AeroVironment $990 million over five years for tank-killing drones. The new contract is worth more than all of AeroVironment's revenues over the past year.

Why AeroVironment Stock Just Jumped 16.5%

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AVAV #AV--AV Secures $990M Contract to Supply U.S. Army with Switchblade Loitering Munitions.

AV Secures $990M Contract to Supply U.S. Army with Switchblade Loitering Munitions

AeroVironment jumped early Wednesday after the drone maker won a $990 million U.S. Army contract, leading to several analyst upgrades.

Drone Maker Stock Flies On Near-$1 Billion U.S. Army Contract; Analysts Cheer

AeroVironment (AVAV) reachead $177.76 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.21% change compared to its last close.

AeroVironment (AVAV) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) will be participating in the upcoming Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York City, September 5. AeroVironment's chairman, president and chief executive officer, Wahid Nawabi and senior vice president and chief financial officer, Kevin McDonnell will present at the event on September 5 at 9:15 a.m. ET | 8:15 a.m. CT | 6:15 a.m. PT. The presentation will be available in the Events and Presentations section of the AeroVironm.

AeroVironment, Inc. to Present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) will report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended July 27, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results. The call will be led by Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment's chairman, president and chief executive officer; Kevin P. McDonnell, senior vice president.

AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings and Host Conference Call

AeroVironment (AVAV) closed at $189.80 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.34% move from the prior day.

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

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In the most recent trading session, AeroVironment (AVAV) closed at $175.15, indicating a +0.77% shift from the previous trading day.

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

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

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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.

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