AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AeroVironment, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has returned -24.33% so far this year and 53.58% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AVAV has achieved an annualized return of 20.62%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 23, 2007, AVAV's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jun 2025 with a return of +60.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2009 at -33.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, AVAV closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 14, 2021 with a return of +30.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 10, 2009 at -33.6%.

AeroVironment, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.02%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 24, 2007.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.78%) than losses (86.08%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AVAV ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AeroVironment, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the AeroVironment, Inc. was 61.02%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 213 trading sessions.

The current AeroVironment, Inc. drawdown is 55.34%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of AeroVironment, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how AeroVironment, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.