AVAV
AeroVironment Inc
NASDAQ: AVAV · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
$134.88
+7.09% today
Updated 2026-10-29
Market cap
$6.19B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
3.09x
EPS (TTM)
$-4.05
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$116 – $408
Volume
1.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
50
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A8.0
Quality
A2.0
Profitability
F5.0
Valuation
C+2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.6
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$318.78
+136.34%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$265.46
Margin of safety
+8.30%
6 Strong Buy11 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Debt/equity 0.19x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at -10.10%
- Negative free cash flow $-30.54M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM | 2027 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $540.54M | $716.72M | $820.63M | $1.98B | $2.00B | $2.5B |
| Net income | $-176.21M | $59.67M | $43.62M | $-265.12M | $-5.07M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-4.05 | $4.24 |
| Free cash flow | $-3.47M | $-9.19M | $-24.13M | $-164.62M | $-30.54M | — |
| Profit margin | -32.60% | 8.32% | 5.32% | -13.41% | -10.10% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | SHACKLEY, BRIAN CHARLES | Sale | 100 | $152.27 |
| 2026-09-15 | PAGE, STEPHEN F | Sale | 250 | $152.27 |
| 2026-09-14 | RUPPERT, MICHAEL | Buy | 957 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
AeroVironment Inc trades at $134.88. Our Smart Value Score of 50/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.62, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.00B. with profit margins at -10.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $265.46.
Frequently asked questions
What is AeroVironment Inc's stock price?
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) trades at $134.88, on a P/S of 3.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is AeroVironment Inc overvalued?
AeroVironment Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 50/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $265.46 versus the $134.88 price, a 8.3% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $318.78, about 136.3% above the current $134.88. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of AVAV by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $172.91, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $265.46, a +8.3% margin of safety versus today's $134.88. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is AeroVironment Inc's revenue?
AeroVironment Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.00B, and our model projects it reaching about $4.41B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
AeroVironment Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.62, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.09x
ROE-5.25%
Beta1.36
50D MA$153.20
200D MA$195.53
Shares out0.05B
Float0.04B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.8M
Performance
1 week-10.59%
1 month-26.89%
3 months-25.98%
YTD-23.75%
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5 years—