Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, AVAV is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Aerovironment Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $6.46B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 16 Aircraft issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AVAV is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How AVAV ranks among 5379 stocks
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Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Aircraft peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.46B | 3/16 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.47x | 7/10 |
| EPS | $-4.06 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $86.50 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $39.41 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.49 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -4.6% | 1/7 |
| ROA | -3.5% | 2/8 |
| ROIC | -4.8% | 4/12 |
| Gross Margin | 26.4% | 4/5 |
| Operating Margin | -12.6% | 2/7 |
| Net Margin | -10.1% | – |
| EBT Margin | -10.6% | 2/7 |
| Tax Rate | 3.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.26x | 8/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.33x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.30x | 6/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.30x | 6/11 |
| Interest Coverage | -33.9x | 8/13 |
| Working Capital | $1.44B | 4/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $59M | 2/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$25M | 3/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$84M | 5/9 |
| FCF/Sales | -1.2% | 2/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.2% | 5/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.35x | 2/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.9x | 3/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.6x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 9.9x | 3/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 33 days | 3/5 |
| Days Inventory | 102 days | – |
| Payables Period | 43 days | 5/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 92 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.00B | 2/7 |
| Operating Income | -$252M | 9/12 |
| Net Income | -$202M | 5/8 |
| R&D Expense | $119M | 6/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $423M | 1/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.47B | 2/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | AVAV | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 51M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.88B | 32.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $278M | 4.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $183M | 3.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $411M | 7.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.33B | 23.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $267M | 4.7% of assets |
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Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Aerovironment Inc (Aircraft): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AVAV Aerovironment Inc | ▶ | $6.46B |
| BA Boeing Co | ▼ | $147.40B |
| EMBJ Embraer S.A. | ▲ | $51.94B |
| JOBY Joby Aviation, Inc. | ▲ | $4.90B |
| BETA Beta Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $4.26B |
| ACHR Archer Aviation Inc. | ▶ | $3.42B |
| AVEX Aevex Corp. | ▲ | $1.62B |
| EVEX Eve Holding, Inc. | ▲ | $540M |
| AIRO Airo Group Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $179M |
| DPRO Draganfly Inc. | ▲ | $123M |
| HOVR New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. | ▲ | $98M |
| UAVS Ageagle Aerial Systems Inc. | ▶ | $49M |
| EVTL Vertical Aerospace Ltd. | ▲ | $42M |
| MOB Mobilicom Ltd | ▲ | $29M |
| XERI Xeriant, Inc. | ▼ | $9M |
| BRQL Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corp | ▲ | $8M |
| DUKR Duke Robotics Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
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Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Aerovironment Inc (AVAV) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, AVAV is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Aerovironment Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AVAV is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Aerovironment Inc forecasts updated?
Aerovironment Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Aerovironment Inc's industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, AVAV included, share the SEC industry code Aircraft. The largest are: Boeing Co (BA), Embraer S.A. (EMBJ), Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY), Beta Technologies, Inc. (BETA), Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR), Aevex Corp. (AVEX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.