AeroVironment (AVAV.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for AeroVironment (AVAV.US) – stock price at 171.87 $, August 2026
AeroVironment stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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AeroVironment Price Target 2026: Analysts See 31% Upside

The average price target for AeroVironment is $225.77. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 31,36% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is AeroVironment overvalued or undervalued?

AeroVironment is currently undervalued with a gap of 31.4% relative to the price target.


The current price is $171.87, which places AeroVironment in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $203.19, and overvalued when the price exceeds $248.35.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For AeroVironment, the fair value range lies between $203.19 and $248.35.


See the full price target analysis for AeroVironment →

Analyst Ratings for AeroVironment stock in 2026: Buy

19 analysts cover AeroVironment. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 84.2% recommend buying. The average price target is $225.77, which gives an upside of 31.4% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.37/5)
Strong Buy
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4.37 out of 5 based on 19 analysts

About AeroVironment – Forsvar

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy. The company provides uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), which include small and medium UAS, and kinesis command and control software; and counter-UAS and precision strike, a loitering munitions solution that deliver actionable intelligence and precision firepower modern warfighters, including precision strike, radio frequency and kinetic C-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. It also offers autonomy, AI, and platform technologies; unmanned maritime; uncrewed ground systems; and high-altitude pseudo-satellites. The company provides digital beamforming technology, a multi-band/beam software defined antenna tile that allows simultaneous communication with multiple satellites; laser communications, a data transmission systems for space operations; space-qualified hardware for line of sight stabilization and control electronics in low, medium, and geostationary earth orbit, as well as cislunar orbits; phased array antenna technology to supports hypersonic telemetry and tracking, and other missile testing; and directed energy solution. It also offers cyber solution for national security and defense operations; and HaloCortex OSINT, an AI-powered OSINT analysis platform to provide insights and solve department of defense and commercial challenges. AeroVironment, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Read more about the company

Key Figures for AeroVironment

$ 8,6B Market cap
$ 2,0B Revenue
Forsvar Industry
- P/E
4.33 P/S
1.72 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
avinc.com Website
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is AeroVironment?

Growth stock

AeroVironment is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 175.7% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for AeroVironment

💰 Value Score 31/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 22/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 8/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 20/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in AeroVironment that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -13.4% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -10.0% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 10.1% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 4.3. The P/B ratio is 1.7. The PEG ratio is 1.57.

💵 Profitability & Growth

AeroVironment and an operating margin of 2.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 175.7% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.81 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 26.4% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 10.06% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in AeroVironment 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at AeroVironment have made 20 transactions – split into 3 purchases and 17 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 11,633,706 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Woodward Sean Thomas, Nawabi Wahid, Smith Robert Fendlay and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 2 purchases and 15 sales. A net 11,784,034 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 3 purchases and 17 sales. A net 11,633,706 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Woodward Sean Thomas bought 97 shares at 140 $ each on 2026-06-30. The stock has since risen 19.8%.

Latest sale: Shackley Brian Charles sold 300 shares at 143 $ each on 2026-07-15.

Who is buying: Woodward Sean Thomas, Nawabi Wahid, Smith Robert Fendlay.

Who is selling: Shackley Brian Charles, PAGE STEPHEN F, Woodward Sean Thomas, Stevenson Trace E, Nawabi Wahid and others.

Latest Insider Trades in AeroVironment (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in AeroVironment. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-15 Shackley Brian Charles Sell 300 143 42,900
2026-07-15 PAGE STEPHEN F Sell 248 143 35,464
2026-07-10 Woodward Sean Thomas Sell 236 145 34,121
2026-07-10 Stevenson Trace E Sell 545 145 78,796
2026-07-10 Shackley Brian Charles Sell 243 145 35,133
2026-07-10 Nawabi Wahid Sell 5,246 145 758,467
2026-07-10 McDaniel Clum Mary Elizabeth Sell 58 145 8,386
2026-07-10 Brown Melissa Ann Sell 813 145 117,544
2026-06-30 Woodward Sean Thomas Buy 97 140 13,610
2026-06-30 Nawabi Wahid Buy 97 140 13,610

Who is buying and selling AeroVironment shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in AeroVironment: Woodward Sean Thomas, Nawabi Wahid, Smith Robert Fendlay. In total, 377,122 $ was bought across 3 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Shackley Brian Charles, PAGE STEPHEN F, Woodward Sean Thomas, Stevenson Trace E, Nawabi Wahid and others. In total, 12,010,828 $ was sold across 17 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

AeroVironment Short Selling 2026: 10.1% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 10.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
10.1%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 10.1% means that 10.1% of the freely traded shares in AeroVironment have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 9/8/2026. With a short interest of 10.1%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does AeroVironment Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/8/2026

The next earnings report from AeroVironment is scheduled for September 8, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on July 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of AeroVironment 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of AeroVironment (AVAV.US) – RSI 57, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
AeroVironment technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of AeroVironment, Inc

AeroVironment, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $168.06 is 11.8% above the 20-day average ($150.30). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 2.1% above the 50-day average ($164.54). Long term, the stock is 27.7% below the 200-day average ($232.59), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (164.54) is below the 200-day average (232.59), which is a classic bearish signal for AeroVironment, Inc.

Is AeroVironment, Inc overbought or oversold?

AeroVironment, Inc has an RSI of 57.1. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for AeroVironment, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.090), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-2.885) by 2.975, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-24.852), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-25.171) by 0.319, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for AeroVironment, Inc

AeroVironment, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 75.0%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for AeroVironment, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.090). Weekly bearish (-24.852).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 57.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About AeroVironment stock in 2026

Should you buy AeroVironment stock now?
The technical signal for AeroVironment is currently NEUTRAL. AeroVironment trades at $171.87 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.090 with rising momentum (signal: -2.885); RSI is at 57.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $225.77 points to 31.4% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for AeroVironment stock?
The average analyst price target for AeroVironment is $225.77. The current price is $171.87, which gives an upside of 31.4%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $203.19 and $248.35.
Is AeroVironment a dividend stock?
No, AeroVironment does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of AeroVironment stock?
AeroVironment is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 75.0%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is AeroVironment overvalued?
No, AeroVironment is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (31.4% upside). AeroVironment has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 4.3, a P/B ratio of 1.7. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 31.4%.
Is AeroVironment overbought?
No, AeroVironment is not overbought. RSI is at 57.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 57.1 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 14.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next AeroVironment earnings report?
AeroVironment reports its next earnings on September 8, 2026. The stock currently trades at $171.87.
Is AeroVironment shorted?
Yes, AeroVironment is shorted with 10.1% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying AeroVironment stock?
No, insiders are not buying AeroVironment shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 2 purchases and 15 sales. On a net basis, 11,784,034 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 3 purchases and 17 sales, with a net 11,633,706 $ sold. Active sellers include Shackley Brian Charles, PAGE STEPHEN F, Woodward Sean Thomas and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is AeroVironment a good stock?
Based on our total score, AeroVironment is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 20 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 31/100, Quality: 22/100, Momentum: 8/100. In addition: analysts see 31.4% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether AeroVironment is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for AeroVironment stock?
The outlook for AeroVironment based on current data: the average analyst price target is $225.77 (+31.4%); the next earnings report is due on 9/8/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is AeroVironment stock rising?
AeroVironment is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 14.4% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 10.1% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can AeroVironment go?
The average analyst price target for AeroVironment is $225.77, which corresponds to a potential gain of 31.4% from the current price of $171.87. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can AeroVironment fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for AeroVironment. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does AeroVironment do?
AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Di... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate AeroVironment as an investment.
Did AeroVironment raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from AeroVironment. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is AeroVironment making money or losing money?
No, AeroVironment is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -13.4%, a noticeable loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. The operating margin, however, is positive at 2.8% — the core business makes money; the loss comes from financing costs, taxes or one-off items. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can AeroVironment go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of AeroVironment is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.81 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 4 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 26% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does AeroVironment have a lot of debt?
No, AeroVironment has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 26%. For the industri sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can AeroVironment service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is -13.1x, and net debt equals 2.4 years of earnings (EBITDA).