AeroVironment Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) will release its first earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Analysts expect the Arlington, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings of 25 cents per share, down from 32 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for AeroVironment’s quarterly revenue is $456.09 million. It reported $454.68 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On Sept. 2, the company won a $464.8 million contract from the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program.
AeroVironment shares gained 2.9% to close at $148.78 on Tuesday.
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Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.
- Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $210 on July 16, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
- Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh maintained a Market Outperform rating and cut the price target from $350 to $230 on July 10, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.
- Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $248 to $235 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 51%.
- RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert downgraded the stock from Outperform to Sector Perform and slashed the price target from $210 to $180 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
- BTIG analyst Andre Madrid maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $205 on July 9, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 54%.
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