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AeroVironment (AVAV) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
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AeroVironment (AVAV - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $144.17, demonstrating a -2.82% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.71%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.79%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.03%.
The maker of unmanned aircrafts's shares have seen a decrease of 6.8% over the last month, not keeping up with the Aerospace sector's loss of 5.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of AeroVironment in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on September 9, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.32, showcasing no movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $474.57 million, indicating a 4.38% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.25 per share and a revenue of $2.17 billion, signifying shifts of -1.81% and +9.78%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for AeroVironment. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.39% lower. At present, AeroVironment boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, AeroVironment is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 45.69. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 35.67, which means AeroVironment is trading at a premium to the group.
Also, we should mention that AVAV has a PEG ratio of 5.06. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.23 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry is part of the Aerospace sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 39, finds itself in the top 16% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
AeroVironment (AVAV - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $144.17, demonstrating a -2.82% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.71%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.79%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.03%.
The maker of unmanned aircrafts's shares have seen a decrease of 6.8% over the last month, not keeping up with the Aerospace sector's loss of 5.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of AeroVironment in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on September 9, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.32, showcasing no movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $474.57 million, indicating a 4.38% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.25 per share and a revenue of $2.17 billion, signifying shifts of -1.81% and +9.78%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for AeroVironment. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.39% lower. At present, AeroVironment boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, AeroVironment is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 45.69. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 35.67, which means AeroVironment is trading at a premium to the group.
Also, we should mention that AVAV has a PEG ratio of 5.06. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.23 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry is part of the Aerospace sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 39, finds itself in the top 16% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.