Stifel initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $240.00
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | $259.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 2/17/2026 | $320.00 | Overweight | Analyst |
| 12/19/2025 | $285.00 | Overweight | KeyBanc Capital Markets |
| 11/20/2025 | $391.00 | Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 11/18/2025 | $355.00 | Outperform | BNP Paribas Exane |
| 9/18/2025 | $300.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 8/19/2025 | $300.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 8/12/2025 | $305.00 | Buy | Canaccord Genuity |
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from AV, effective July 31, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223105811/en/McDonnell joined AV in 2020. During his tenure as CFO, AV strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced its financial and operational discipline, completed strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, and reinforced its capital allocation framework to drive long-term shareholder value. "Kevin ha
Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc.VANCOUVER, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – The U.S. Department of Defense recently requested $66 billion in IT spending for its fiscal 2026, signalling a $1.8 billion increase from the prior year, with artificial intelligence topping the priority list across every service branch[1]. A new industry forecast projects the global AI in defense and aerospace market will grow from $4.2 billion to $42.8 billion by 2036, a tenfold expansion driven by autonomous systems and real-time intelligence processing[2]. Five companies operating at the intersection of aerospace, AI, and national security are Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET), Arc
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) will participate in the upcoming Citizens Technology Conference in San Francisco, California. AV Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin McDonnell will take part in a fireside chat on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CT | 3:30 p.m. PT. The fireside chat will be webcast live at the times listed above and archived on AV's website at the link below: https://event.summitcast.com/view/T4CQTTCBJdGa9nQQkYNnai/mUaXzQxLFePpb2m7j68yWD About AV AeroVironment ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a defense technology leader delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. The Company develops and deploys autonomous system
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UBS initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $259.00
Analyst initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $320.00
KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $285.00
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Long-Endurance UAVs Powered by Solar Energy Are Unlocking New Commercial and Defense Revenue Streams Market News Updates News Commentary NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The solar drone industry—referring to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered in whole or part by solar energy—is emerging as a compelling niche within the broader aerospace and UAV markets. Unlike traditional battery-dependent drones, solar drones harness photovoltaic cells mounted on their wings and surfaces to extend flight endurance dramatically, reduce operational costs, and lower environmental impact. This unique value proposition is increasingly attracting attention from commercial sectors such as agriculture,
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, long-endurance aerial platforms across military, commercial, and environmental applications. Solar-powered drones leverage photovoltaic cells embedded within their structures to convert sunlight directly into energy, significantly extending their flight endurance and operational range compared to conventional battery-powered drones. This technology offers substantial advantages, including prolonged flight times, reduced operational costs, and minimal environmental impact, making it particularly valuabl
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 1, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: Record second quarter revenue of $472.5 million up, 151% year-over-year; with BlueHalo contributing $245.1 million and legacy revenue of $227.4 million up 21% year-over year Bookings of $1.4 billion; Book-to-bill ratio of 2.9 "AV is operating from a position of strength as evidenced by our record second quarter results, all-time high bookings and long-term contract wins," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We have built a portfolio of integrated capabilitie
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Kevin McDonnell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from AV, effective July 31, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260223105811/en/McDonnell joined AV in 2020. During his tenure as CFO, AV strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced its financial and operational discipline, completed strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, and reinforced its capital allocation framework to drive long-term shareholder value. "Kevin ha
Experienced defense policy and government relations leader brings decades of military, legislative, and industry expertise to AV's Washington Operations team AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Stephen Voline has joined the company as Senior Director of Washington Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211855975/en/Stephen Voline brings more than three decades of experience across military operations, defense policy, and industry advocacy. Voline will support AV's engagement with Congress, the Department of War, and key national security stak
AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that Milancy Harris has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, Harris will lead AV's integrated, enterprise-wide security strategy—strengthening the company's ability to protect its people, programs, technologies, and customers across a rapidly expanding mission portfolio. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205926285/en/Milancy Harris joins AeroVironment as Vice President and Chief Security Officer, bringing years of national security experience to strengthen protection of AV's people, programs, and mission. "Mila
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