AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Stock

AeroVironment

AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Valentini initiates coverage on AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $301.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On AeroVironment with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $301

These ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week. Are they a part of your portfolio?
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<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) stock gained 46.62% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46083155" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected</a> Q4 results. Shares of air mobility stocks also gained after the FAA discussed plans to integrate new aircraft into national airspace. Several analysts raised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avav/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts</a> on the stock.</li>
<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) stock upped 32.09% after the company reportedly kept electricity rates frozen for Q3.</li>
<li>Mobileye (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NYSE">MBLY</a>) stock jumped 24.59%.</li>
<li>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) stock jumped 20.49% after posting better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46128469" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Q4 EPS and sales</a>. The upbeat earnings triggered multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising their price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) stock gained 17.78% after successfully <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46144080" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launching its 67th Electron rocket</a> on a mission for HawkEye 360.</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) stock upped 16.89% amid sympathy buying across footwear-related stocks following Nike&#8217;s strong Q4 results.</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) stock rose 15.23% after KeyBanc initiated coverage with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANET/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating</a> and a $115 price forecast.</li>
<li>James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) stock gained 15.15% after William Blair initiated coverage on the company with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JHX/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outperform rating</a>.</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) stock rose 14.68% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46076919" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat Q2 EPS and revenue expectations</a>, prompting analysts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raise their forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock jumped 14.61% after Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating and boosted its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46123211" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast</a> to $395. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised their forecasts</a> for the stock.</li>
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Nike, AeroVironment And Coinbase Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Gainers Last Week (June 23-27): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Wall Street surged this week as easing geopolitics and a potential pause in U.S.-China tariffs lifted sentiment. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, boosted significantly by Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), whose stock jumped by about 10% to record its highest valuation — $3.8 trillion — overtaking Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) as the world's most valuable company
The tech rally reflected strong earnings from Nvidia's AI-centric chip business and supplier Micron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), while broader market gains were bolstered by renewed risk appetite in equities.
Next week, investors will track the June jobs report, rhetoric on tariffs — including the July 8 "Liberation Day" deadline — and upcoming July 4 tax‑and‑spending legislative actions that could influence rates and yields.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46081553/nvidias-jensen-huang-sparks-quantum-stock-frenzy">"Nvidia's Big Moment Is Back—Stock Soared 500% The Last Time This Happened"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is forming a bullish golden cross — a 50-day moving average crossing above the 200‑day — after recovering from earlier tariff-induced weakness, which historically has preceded massive rallies, with gains as high as 800%, fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and strong earnings.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46104401/micron-q3-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-data-center-revenue-guidance-ai-demand">"Micron Q3 earnings: Revenue, EPS beat estimates as data center revenue doubles, strong guidance on rising AI‑driven demand"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) delivered a strong Q3 with $9.3 billion in revenue (beating $8.87 billion estimates) and $1.91 adjusted EPS (versus $1.60 expected); data-center revenue more than doubled, and the company forecast Q4 revenue of $10.7 billion and EPS of $2.50 amid surging AI memory demand.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46098312/palantir-stock-hits-all-time-high-whats-going-on">"Palantir stock hits all‑time high: what's going on?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares reached record highs — up roughly 500% over the past year and 93% year-to-date — driven by strong momentum (Benzinga Pro momentum score of 99), surging AI and government contracts including a $795 million U.S. Army deal, and positive Wall Street sentiment such as Loop Capital's raised price target.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46084802/blackberry-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q1-report-details">BlackBerry Stock Climbs After Better-Than-Expected Q1 Report: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/46120819/platinum-miners-forecasts-stocks">Platinum's Biggest Rally In 40 Years: These 6 Mining Stocks Could Be Top Gainers</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46129177/pony-ai-stock-pops-on-report-uber-is-in-talks-with-travis-kalanick-to-invest-in-potential-deal">Pony AI Stock Pops On Report Uber Is In Talks With Travis Kalanick To Invest In Potential Deal</a>

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/06/46080036/hims-crashes-on-novo-glp-1-fallout-buy-the-dip-or-bail">"HIMS crashes on Novo GLP‑1 fallout: buy‑the‑dip or bail?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) shares plunged 34% after Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) ended their partnership over claims of unapproved Wegovy compounding, with analysts warning that legal risk and lofty valuation may outweigh oversold technicals.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/46116103/altimmune-stock-sinks-after-mid-stage-data-from-fatty-liver-candidate">"Altimmune stock sinks after mid‑stage data from fatty liver candidate"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Altimmune Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALT#NASDAQ">ALT</a>) shares plunged after its Phase 2b trial showed pemvidutide resolved MASH in over half of treated patients (59.1% at 1.2 mg and 52.1% at 1.8 mg) with significant liver‑fat reduction, but missed the fibrosis endpoint — prompting broad investor concern.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46055895/ast-spacemobile-stock-downgraded-rocket-lab-prepares-electron-launch-space-stock-countdown">"AST SpaceMobile stock downgraded, Rocket Lab prepares Electron launch: Space stock countdown"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) was downgraded by Scotiabank to Sector Perform with a $45.40 target, even as Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) gears up for another Electron launch — factors highlighting heightened volatility in space stocks.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46083155/aerovironment-stock-sinks-despite-better-than-expected-q4-report-heres-why">AeroVironment Stock Sinks Despite Better-Than-Expected Q4 Report: Here's Why</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46128371/concentrix-stock-slips-after-mixed-q2-results-details">Concentrix Stock Slips After Mixed Q2 Results: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46118143/unity-software-stock-is-sliding-today-whats-going-on">Unity Software Stock Is Sliding Today: What's Going On?</a>

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BTIG analyst Andre Madrid maintains AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $225 to $300.

BTIG Maintains Buy on AeroVironment, Raises Price Target to $300

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Shares of air mobility stocks are trading higher after FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau  said the FAA is working to safely integrate these new aircraft into the nation's airspace.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUL#NYSE">FUL</a>) rose sharply in Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its FY2025 adjusted EPS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUL/earnings">guidance above estimates</a>.
H.B. Fuller reported quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.08 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $898.095 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $899.955 million.
H.B. Fuller shares jumped 10.8% to $61.60 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>BlackSky Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NASDAQ">BKSY</a>) shares jumped 16.5% to $20.12. Canaccord Genuity analyst Austin Moeller maintained BlackSky Technology with a Buy and raised the price target from $14 to $20.</li>
<li>TSS, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSSI#NASDAQ">TSSI</a>) gained 16.5% to $31.68.</li>
<li>Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WS#NYSE">WS</a>) gained 14.5% to $30.06 as the company reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) climbed 13.5% to $36.72.</li>
<li>LZ Technology Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LZMH#NASDAQ">LZMH</a>) gained 13.1% to $15.15.</li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) rose 12.5% to $35.80.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) gained 12.2% to $5.40.</li>
<li>Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) surged 11% to $220.66.</li>
<li>VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEON#NASDAQ">VEON</a>) gained 10.7% to $45.17.</li>
<li>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) shares rose 10.6% to $42.18.</li>
<li>Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>) jumped 10% to $21.08.</li>
<li>Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) gained 10% to $5.96.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) rose 9.8% to $258.01. AeroVironment recently reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) gained 9% to $24.48.</li>
<li>MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLKN#NASDAQ">MLKN</a>) rose 6% to $18.64 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and sales.</li>
<li>Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) gained 5.5% to $29.73.</li>
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H.B. Fuller Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins AeroVironment, MillerKnoll And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and strong revenue growth, driven by demand in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46099614/aerovironment-posts-better-than-expected-earnings-joins-quantumscape-bumble-blackberry-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-wednesday">defense technology segments.</a>
What To Know: The drone and defense contractor reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.61 per share, above analyst expectations of $1.42, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Quarterly revenue came in at $275.1 million, beating the consensus estimate of $242.7 million and representing a 40% year-over-year increase. The company attributed the revenue jump to higher product sales across its Loitering Munition Systems, MacCready Works and Uncrewed Systems divisions, which saw respective revenue increases of 87%, 24% and 9%.
CEO Wahid Nawabi highlighted a strong fiscal year-end backlog of $726.6 million and total bookings of $1.2 billion, nearly double the previous year, indicating sustained demand. Nawabi credited strategic investments in advanced defense systems and the recent acquisition of BlueHalo for strengthening the company's position in modern warfare technologies.
AeroVironment also projected adjusted earnings of $2.80 to $3 per share for fiscal 2026 versus estimates of $3.72 per share. The company forecasted full-year revenue between $1.9 billion and $2 billion versus estimates of $1.98 billion.
&#8220;With integrated solutions across every domain of modern warfare, enhanced innovation and domestic manufacturing scale, we believe we are well positioned to meet the rising demand across the globe and drive strong growth and value creation in fiscal year 2026 and beyond,&#8221; Nawabi said in the earnings release.
AVAV Price Action: AeroVironment shares were up 22.8% at $237.28 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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AeroVironment Shares Are Flying High Today: What's Going On?

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Falcons Beyond Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBYD#NASDAQ">FBYD</a>) stock moved upwards by 26.5% to $6.59 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $193.9 million. </li>
<li>AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) shares increased by 24.56% to $240.76. The company's market cap stands at $8.8 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>OFA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFAL#NASDAQ">OFAL</a>) stock increased by 15.69% to $1.82. The company's market cap stands at $21.8 million. </li>
<li>Arrive AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARAI#NASDAQ">ARAI</a>) shares rose 15.49% to $9.38. The company's market cap stands at $267.8 million. </li>
<li>Surf Air Mobility (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRFM#NYSE">SRFM</a>) stock rose 13.19% to $4.08. The company's market cap stands at $69.4 million. </li>
<li>Fuel Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEK#NASDAQ">FTEK</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.76% to $2.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $72.3 million. </li>
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<li>Globavend Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GVH#NASDAQ">GVH</a>) stock declined by 36.0% to $0.8 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $18.7 million. </li>
<li>Robin Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBNE#NASDAQ">RBNE</a>) stock fell 14.95% to $4.12. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.2 million. </li>
<li>Air T (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRT#NASDAQ">AIRT</a>) stock decreased by 13.1% to $19.31. </li>
<li>Nuvve Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVVE#NASDAQ">NVVE</a>) stock declined by 9.71% to $0.93. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.7 million. </li>
<li>JVSPAC Acquisition (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JVSA#NASDAQ">JVSA</a>) stock fell 9.39% to $11.3. The company's market cap stands at $95.8 million. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) shares decreased by 8.95% to $0.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.0 million. 
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Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reiterated the Buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) on Wednesday <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $240</a>.
The company released its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday&#8217;s closing bell. AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46083155/aerovironment-stock-sinks-despite-better-than-expected-q4-report-heres-why" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">which beat the $1.42 analyst consensus estimate</a>.
Quarterly revenue came in at &nbsp;$275.05 million, beating the Street estimate of&nbsp;$242.69 million.
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The analyst reiterated a Buy rating on AeroVironment, citing its strong positioning as a pure-play next-gen defense tech firm with accelerating sales and earnings, which he predicts to fuel investor interest and support multiple expansions.
In the recently reported quarter, Siegmann noted that the outperformance was entirely due to stronger-than-expected Loitering Munitions, or LMS, revenue of $138 million, well above their $95 million forecast.
Following the update, management issued the fiscal year 2026 guidance, which aligned with Siegmann&#8217;s earlier projections and the previously filed S-4.
The analyst also viewed the planned acceleration in capital expenditure spending positively, expecting investors to increasingly favor organic growth efforts in next-gen defense technology.
Adjusted EBITDA of $62 million (22.4% margin) surpassed Siegmann&#8217;s estimate of $53 million (22.5%) and the $55 million consensus (22.7%). The beat was mainly due to stronger revenue and lower SG&amp;A and R&amp;D costs as a percentage of sales, though partially offset by a lower gross margin of 39.5% versus the expected 42.0%.
Siegmann also noted that fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was higher than all but four of the company&#8217;s annual EBITDA results since fiscal year 2025.
On the earnings call, analysts questioned the sharp 48% quarter-over-quarter drop in the company&#8217;s unfunded backlog.
Management explained this was tied to the expiration of an Army IDIQ contract under PEO Missiles &amp; Space for Switchblade drones.
The Army has since shifted procurement to a different IDIQ contract managed by PEO Soldier.
According to the analyst, all Switchblade-related obligations in the current U.S. government fiscal year have come through the PEO Soldier contract, highlighting continued demand under the new vehicle.
The recent merger with BlueHalo expands the company&#8217;s footprint into key defense areas like space, counter-drone systems, and missiles, core priorities for the Department of Defense.
Siegmann expects a sharp increase in organic EBITDA contributions from both the legacy AeroVironment business and the newly added BlueHalo operations.
Price Action: AVAV shares are trading higher by 21.6% to $234.97&nbsp;at last check Wednesday.
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This Defense Tech Innovator Just Crushed Earnings: What's Next?

Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale reiterates AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $225.

Raymond James Reiterates Strong Buy on AeroVironment, Raises Price Target to $225

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.2% on Wednesday.
Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46083155/aerovironment-stock-sinks-despite-better-than-expected-q4-report-heres-why">better-than-expected quarterly financial results</a>.
AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, which beat the $1.42 analyst consensus estimate, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Quarterly revenue came in at&nbsp; $275.05 million, beating the Street estimate of $242.69 million.
AeroVironment shares jumped 24% to $239.57 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) shares jumped 34.1% to $32.81. Nektar Therapeutics recently announced data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) gained 31.6% to $5.70 after the company achieved a key 2025 milestone by successfully integrating its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production.</li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) jumped 27.1% to $30.61.</li>
<li>Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) jumped 19.9% to $6.24. 19.7% to $6.24 after the company announced it is reducing the size of its team.</li>
<li>Liminatus Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIMN#NASDAQ">LIMN</a>) rose 19.1% to $31.77.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) gained 18.1% to $9.60.</li>
<li>BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) rose 16.3% to $5.03 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance.</li>
<li>Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YSG#NYSE">YSG</a>) gained 15.1% to $11.12.</li>
<li>Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHYM#NASDAQ">CHYM</a>) rose 13% to $32.77.</li>
<li>TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMC#NASDAQ">TMC</a>) gained 9.8% to $7.26 after Wedbush upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target from $6 to $11.</li>
<li>Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) rose 9.5% to $35.25.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) gained 9.1% to $93.65.</li>
<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) rose 8.6% to $13.70.</li>
<li>TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTMI#NASDAQ">TTMI</a>) gained 6% to $40.12.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) jumped 5.5% to $45.18.</li>
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AeroVironment Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins QuantumScape, Bumble, BlackBerry And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

AeroVironment shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

U.S. futures were flat on Wednesday after a positive day of trading on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were slightly positive.
Investors hoped the ceasefire between Iran and Israel would hold and help calm geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that a ceasefire between the two adversaries was back in effect, even as reports of renewed hostilities raised doubts about its durability.
&#8220;Israel is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave&#8217; to Iran,&#8221; Trump posted on Truth Social, adding, &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46072859/trump-says-israel-is-not-going-to-attack-iran-after-ceasefire-violation-turn-around-and-head-home">the Ceasefire is in effect!</a>&#8220;
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.29% and the two-year bond was at 3.79%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 79,3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.069% at $607.20, while the QQQ advanced 0.14% to $540.51, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Information technology, communication services, and financial stocks led the gains on Tuesday, propelling U.S. stocks higher, with the Dow Jones index climbing over 500 points.
However, energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
Separately, TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, and Nano Labs Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares surged 36% after announcing a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.
On the economic front, the U.S. current account deficit widened by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter, exceeding market estimates, while the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index saw a smaller 3.4% year-over-year increase in April.
The Dow Jones index ended 507 points or 1.19% higher at 43,089.02, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 1.11% to 6,092.18. Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.43% to 19,912.53, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 1.34% to end at 2,161.21.
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Insights From Analysts:
Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments said in a series of X posts that the S&amp;P 500 index was rangebound as it flirts with the all-time high and is heavily dependent on the movement of the Magnificent 7 stocks.
&#8220;The correction this year held at the 2021 high, and so far the recovery has been bounded by the 2025 high. That seems like a reasonable range to me,&#8221; he said.
He also predicted that the 20% &#8216;V&#8217; shaped recovery in the index from April lows could turn &#8220;to an M from here.&#8221; He pointed out that &#8220;there are only a few historical analogs left in which the market continues to make new highs so soon after drawing down 20%.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The V-shaped recovery in April has brought the S&amp;P 500 index back to within 2% of its all-time highs, while the MSCI EAFE index is making consistent new highs. As the chart shows below, there are only a few historical analogs left in which the market continues to make new highs… <a href="https://t.co/Fu0E5Z4MQJ">pic.twitter.com/Fu0E5Z4MQJ</a>
&mdash; Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimmerFidelity/status/1937511169318637675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Talking about the market breadth, he highlighted that the market has narrowed again, with only half of the stocks in the S&amp;P 500 trading above their various moving averages.
Meanwhile, he said the Magnificent 7, which led the downside in March and April, has led the upside in May but remains below its all-time high set in December. &#8220;Given the degree of concentration of these companies, wherever the Mag 7 goes, so goes the index as a whole.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Mag 7, which led the downside in March and April, has led the upside in May but remains below its all-time high set in December. Given the degree of concentration of these companies, wherever the Mag 7 goes, so goes the index as a whole. <a href="https://t.co/0tvvI9y4aZ">pic.twitter.com/0tvvI9y4aZ</a>
&mdash; Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimmerFidelity/status/1937512081429004339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Talking about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Ed Yardeni said, &#8220;Any day with a ceasefire in the Middle East is a good day for stocks.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>May&#8217;s new home sales will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) was up 0.094% in premarket on Wednesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 71 cents per share on revenue of $4.59 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) advanced 0.27% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) was 0.657% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share on revenue of $8.86 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Winnebago Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGO#NYSE">WGO</a>) fell 0.13% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 79 cents per share on revenue of $774.81 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) rose 1.41% after upbeat results. It sees fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS in a range of $2.80 to $3, versus the $3.72 estimate, and revenue in a range of $1.9 billion to $2 billion, versus the $1.98 billion estimate.</li>
<li>Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) jumped 11.39% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents per share.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) gained 2.98% as it is set to release its month-to-date trading metrics for June this Thursday, according to an update on the company's investor relations website.</li>
<li>Quantumscape Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) surged 30.25% after its Cobra separator process entered into baseline production.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.87% to hover around $64.93 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.03% to hover around $3,323.71 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.24% at the 98.0900 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Wednesday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex indices advanced. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Edge Higher As Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds: Micron Technology, General Mills In Focus Ahead Of Earnings

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 71 cents per share on revenue of $4.59 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. General Mills shares gained 0.1% to $53.46 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) posted upbeat results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday. AeroVironment sees fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS in a range of $2.80 to $3, versus the $3.72 estimate, and revenue in a range of $1.9 billion to $2 billion, versus the $1.98 billion estimate. AeroVironment shares rose 0.5% to $194.26 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) to post earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Paychex shares fell 0.2% to $152.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $317.88 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $301.44 million. Worthington shares jumped 11.4% to $67.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.59 per share on revenue of $8.86 billion after the closing bell. Micron shares rose 0.7% to $128.82 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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General Mills, Worthington Enterprises And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) released its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46082634/aerovironment-announces-fiscal-2025-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-results">from the quarter. </a>
The Details: AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, which beat the $1.42 analyst consensus estimate, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>. Quarterly revenue came in at  $275.05 million, beating the Street estimate of $242.69 million.
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Revenue was up 40% year-over-year, primarily due to higher product sales of $77.6 million.
From a segment standpoint, the year-over-year increase was due to revenue increases in Loitering Munitions Systems, MacCready Works and Uncrewed Systemsof 87%, 24% and 9%, respectively.
&#8220;AeroVironment finished out fiscal year 2025 with a remarkable fourth quarter, which included record revenue, significantly higher profits and a robust backlog nearly double that from fiscal year 2024,&#8221; said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment CEO. 
Outlook: AeroVironment sees fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS in a range of $2.80 to $3, versus the $3.72 estimate, and revenue in a range of $1.9 billion to $2 billion, versus the $1.98 billion estimate.
AVAV Price Action: According to data from<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw"> Benzinga Pro</a>, AeroVironment stock was down 5.58% at $182.50 in Tuesday's extended trading. 
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AeroVironment Stock Sinks Despite Better-Than-Expected Q4 Report: Here's Why

AeroVironment Sees FY2026 Adj EPS $2.80-$3.00 vs $3.72 Est; Sees Sales $1.900B-$2.000B vs $1.98B Est

Earnings Beats

AeroVironment Q4 Adj. EPS $1.61 Beats $1.42 Estimate, Sales $275.05M Beat $242.69M Estimate

Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann initiates coverage on AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $240.

Stifel Initiates Coverage On AeroVironment with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $240

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVAV/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, June 24.</a>
Analysts expect the Arlington, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $242.69 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On June 18, AeroVironment and UAS Denmark announced a strategic partnership to advance allied UAS capabilities in Europe.
AeroVironment shares gained 0.8% to close at $191.23 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avav/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $146 to $210 on June 6, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert reinstated an Outperform rating with a price target of $190 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>BTIG analyst Andre Madrid reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $245 on Sept. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Sept. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Alembic Global analyst Peter Skibitski upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight with a price target of $216 on Aug. 28, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%</li>
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Considering buying AVAV stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp AeroVironment Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

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The Future of Warfare Is Here: 4 Military Drone Stocks Set to Soar in 2025 (ZENA, KTOS, AVAV, NOC)

The Future of Warfare Is Here: 4 Military Drone Stocks Set to Soar in 2025

Military Drone Market Size Expected to Reach $15.16 Billion In 2030 as Cutting-Edge Innovations Improve Operations

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

AV's JUMP 20 Medium UAS Supports U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet During Operation Southern Spear

Drone Industry Applauds AUVSI Advancing U.S. Leadership in Drones Operations Putting Spotlight on Drone Stocks

AV and UAS Denmark Establish Strategic Partnership to Advance Allied UAS Capabilities in Europe

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Rising Demand for Drones for Commercial & Military Applications Becoming a Booming Revenue Opportunity

AV's Wildcat Reaches Key Milestones in DARPA's ANCILLARY Program's EVADE Demonstration

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