The U.S. defense industry is unmatched, backed by nearly $1 trillion in annual spending, supporting my long-standing investment in dividend-paying giants. A new wave of disruptors is shaking things up, blending AI and autonomy to chase growth, but sky-high valuations demand caution and realism. I prefer reliable incumbents, but I'm closely tracking promising innovators, because in this evolving battlefield, both camps may win big.
BLIN, AVAV and COLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 27, 2025.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV), a prominent drone manufacturer, experienced a stock surge of over 20% on June 25th following the release of stronger-than-anticipated Q4 results (the fiscal year concludes in April). The company's adjusted earnings of $1.61 per share and sales of $275 million significantly exceeded the consensus forecasts of $1.39 and $242 million, respectively.
2 Sep 2025 (In 2 months) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
3 Mar 2025 Date | | 0.66 Cons. EPS | 0.3 EPS |
3 Dec 2024 Date | | 0.72 Cons. EPS | 0.47 EPS |
27 Sep 2024 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
4 Sep 2024 Date | | 0.65 Cons. EPS | 0.89 EPS |
2 Sep 2025 (In 2 months) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
3 Mar 2025 Date | | 0.66 Cons. EPS | 0.3 EPS |
3 Dec 2024 Date | | 0.72 Cons. EPS | 0.47 EPS |
27 Sep 2024 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
4 Sep 2024 Date | | 0.65 Cons. EPS | 0.89 EPS |
Aerospace & Defense Industry | Industrials Sector | Wahid Nawabi CEO | XDUS Exchange | US0080731088 ISIN |
US Country | 1,403 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 23 Jan 2007 IPO Date |
AeroVironment, Inc. is a prominent entity known for designing, developing, producing, delivering, and providing support for an extensive range of robotic systems and related services. Catering to government agencies and businesses both within the United States and on an international scale, AeroVironment has carved a niche for itself in the robotic systems industry. The company proudly operates through various segments, including Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). Its primary clientele encompasses organizations under the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and international allied governments. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AeroVironment was established in 1971, showcasing its longstanding presence and expertise in the field.
AeroVironment, Inc. offers a diverse and specialized portfolio catering to various aspects of unmanned aerial and aircraft systems. Below are key products and services provided by the company: