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.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

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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