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 cleared fiscal Q1 forecasts, but the drone maker reaffirmed full-year guidance, which is below consensus.
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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.
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.
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) closed at $189.80 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.34% move from the prior day.
AeroVironment (AVAV) concluded the recent trading session at $181.52, signifying a +1.95% move from its prior day's close.
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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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