AeroVironment Inc
AeroVironment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAV) is a defense technology provider developing autonomous systems, precision-strike and defensive products, space platforms, directed-energy weapons, and cyber and mission solutions for U.S. and allied governments, intelligence agencies, public safety organizations, and commercial… From the company’s description.
In fiscal 2026, AeroVironment Inc reported revenue of $1.98B, up 140.9% from fiscal 2025, and a net loss of $265.12M. Its operating margin was −15.7%, and operations used $78.40M in cash. Over the twelve months to Aug 1, 2026, revenue was $2.00B.
Margins and return on equity change in ; everything else in percent. Fewer shares and less debt are shown plainly, not as bad news — it depends what you make of buybacks. Dotted labels explain each measure. is shown separately from the annual figures.
What AeroVironment Inc does
In the company’s own words
AeroVironment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAV) is a defense technology provider developing autonomous systems, precision-strike and defensive products, space platforms, directed-energy weapons, and cyber and mission solutions for U.S. and allied governments, intelligence agencies, public safety organizations, and commercial customers. Its two reportable segments are Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy; offerings include uncrewed aircraft, Switchblade loitering munitions, counter-drone systems, satellite communications and hardware, laser weapons, and cyber services. The company also provides unmanned maritime and ground vehicles, engineering, research, training, and mission support. Its business combines internally developed products with capabilities added through acquisitions, including BlueHalo, acquired in May 2025. In fiscal 2026, the U.S. Army accounted for approximately 25% of revenue, other U.S. government agencies and government subcontractors 47%, and foreign, commercial, and consumer customers 28%. AeroVironment had 4,091 full- and part-time employees as of April 30, 2026. Its website is www.avinc.com.
Company details
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry (SIC)
- Transportation Equipment
- Headquarters
- ARLINGTON, VA
- Fiscal year end
- April
- CIK
- 1368622
- SIC
- 3721
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2014–2026 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns AeroVironment Inc — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Largest fund holders · AeroVironment Inc’s weight in each
Fund ownership is a floor, not a census — pensions, insurers and people holding shares directly are not visible here.
AeroVironment Inc’s bonds, as funds hold them
Funds report holding 1 issues of AeroVironment Inc’s debt, $99.69M at market value — what funds hold, not the company’s total debt.
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
Every fund and institutional holder, quarter by quarter, is on the Ownership tab with a free account.
Recent filings
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