AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Stock Forecast
AVAV analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.30 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $216.16 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +77.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $0.37
- 52-week range
- $120.60 – $392.86
AVAV analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AVAV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AVAV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.39 | $0.03 | $0.64 | $0.44 | −11.7% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.77 | $0.48 | $0.98 | $0.64 | +20.4% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.26 | $3.10 | $3.42 | $3.31 | −1.6% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.42 | $3.44 | $5.75 | $3.26 | +35.5% | 21 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AVAV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $511.9M | $488.0M | $530.6M | +8.3% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $531.8M | $462.5M | $592.3M | +30.3% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.20B | $2.17B | $2.30B | +11.4% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.54B | $2.36B | $2.68B | +15.3% | 20 |
AVAV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AVAV revenue: reported and forecast
AVAV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.55 | $0.54 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.39 | −29.0% | 3 up · 10 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.88 | $0.89 | $0.78 | $0.77 | $0.77 | −12.7% | 3 up · 10 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.24 | $3.24 | $3.26 | $3.27 | $3.26 | +0.7% | 9 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.53 | $4.40 | $4.47 | $4.46 | $4.42 | −2.6% | 7 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AVAV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AVAV beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from AVAV
23 analysts cover AeroVironment; their consensus rating is buy (4.30 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $216.16, 77.5% above the latest close of $121.79. Analysts expect earnings of $3.26 per share for FY2027, −1.6% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $4.42 per share on revenue of $2.5 billion. AeroVironment beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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AVAV forecast FAQ
What is AeroVironment's price target?
The average analyst price target for AeroVironment is $216.16, 77.5% above the latest close of $121.79.
Is AeroVironment a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering AeroVironment, 12 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is AeroVironment's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.26 per share for FY2027 (range $3.10 to $3.42); for FY2028 the estimate is $4.42.
What is AeroVironment's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.2 billion, growth of 11.4%; for FY2028 it is $2.5 billion.
When does AeroVironment report earnings?
AeroVironment is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 8, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.37.
Does AeroVironment usually beat earnings estimates?
AeroVironment reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.