AeroVironment Stock Soars 12% on $499M Air Force Contract Win
AeroVironment (AVAV) stock has surged this week, climbing over 12% by Wednesday afternoon, following a significant U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract win. The company's shares have been boosted by analysts' optimistic price targets and industry recognition.
On October 1, 2025, AeroVironment secured a 10-year, $499 million contract for High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN). This deal includes two key task orders: research into vision protection materials and materials for electromagnetic resilience. Despite the contract's recent award, specific details about collaborating companies remain unavailable.
Wall Street analysts have taken note of AeroVironment's success. Three firms have raised their price targets, forecasting the stock to reach between $348 and $365 within the next year. Jefferies analysts, in particular, praised AeroVironment as 'one of the winners' in the current global shift towards drone technology investment.
AeroVironment's stock price has risen following a substantial U.S. Air Force contract win. Analysts predict further growth, with price targets ranging from $348 to $365. The company's expertise in electromagnetic spectrum survivable materials is recognized as a key asset in the evolving drone technology landscape.
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