AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$175.04 -1.51 (-0.86%)

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AeroVironment - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
7

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AeroVironment in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AVAV.

Consensus Price Target

$225.20
28.66% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AeroVironment, the average price target is $225.20. The highest price target for AVAV is $245.00, while the lowest price target for AVAV is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.66% from the current price of $175.04.

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AVAV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/29/24 to 1/28/25	1 Month Ago 12/30/23 to 12/29/24	3 Months Ago 10/31/23 to 10/30/24	1 Year Ago 1/29/23 to 1/29/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$225.20	$225.20	$208.20	$127.00
Forecasted Upside	28.66% Upside	42.84% Upside	-3.88% Downside	2.52% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

AVAV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AVAV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

AeroVironment Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AeroVironment	Aerospace Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.65	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	29.37% Upside	37.17% Upside	11.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AVAV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/5/2024	William Blair 1 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
11/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$240.00 ➝ $230.00	+18.02%
9/17/2024	BTIG Research 2 of 5 stars	A. Madrid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$245.00 ➝ $245.00	+40.43%
9/16/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
9/5/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$230.00 ➝ $215.00	+15.26%
8/28/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Arment Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/28/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$161.00 ➝ $220.00	+23.76%
8/28/2024	Alembic Global Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$216.00	+21.51%
3/7/2023	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$106.00 ➝ $115.00	+25.99%

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Should I Buy AeroVironment Stock? AVAV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AeroVironment pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AeroVironment
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AeroVironment, Inc.:

AeroVironment, Inc. has a strong market presence in the defense sector, supplying advanced robotic systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments, which can lead to stable revenue streams.
The company recently reported quarterly revenue of $188.46 million, exceeding analyst estimates, indicating robust demand for its products and services.
With a current stock price of $164.66, AeroVironment, Inc. is positioned for potential growth, especially given its twelve-month high of $236.60, suggesting significant upside potential.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for AeroVironment, Inc., with an average target price of $225.20, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, indicating strong financial health and lower risk, which is attractive for investors looking for stability.

AeroVironment
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AeroVironment, Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported an EPS of $0.47, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76, which may raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
AeroVironment, Inc. has a high P/E ratio of 94.63, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Despite a strong revenue report, the net margin of 6.39% indicates that the company may face challenges in converting sales into profit, which could impact future growth.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a significant drop from its twelve-month high, which may concern risk-averse investors.
Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "outperform" to "market perform," may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.

AVAV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AeroVironment is $225.20, with a high forecast of $245.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.
: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AeroVironment in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AVAV shares.
: According to analysts, AeroVironment's stock has a predicted upside of 28.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AeroVironment's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: AeroVironment has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AeroVironment more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating for AeroVironment is Buy while the average consensus rating for "aerospace" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AVAV compares to other companies.

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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Forecast & Price Target