AeroVironment, Inc.
AVAVIndustrialsNASDAQAerospace & Defense
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Daily timeframeAeroVironment, Inc., a defense technology provider, designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in. With a market capitalization of $7.20B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company operates in two segments, Autonomous Systems; and Space, Cyber and Directed Energy.
Market Cap
$7.20B
Beta
1.40
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
31.38
EPS (TTM)
$-5.15
EPS (Fwd)
$4.53
ROE
-10.0%
ROA
-1.3%
Cash
$632.3M
Total Debt
$834.8M
Free CF
-$251.4M
52W Change
-48.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
AeroVironment, Inc. carries $834.8M in total debt against $632.3M in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$251.4M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -10.0%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has grown from $540.5M (2023) to $1.98B (2026), reflecting a 266% increase over the period.
Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for AeroVironment, Inc. and its sector.