AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)

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AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is down 37.4% since the beginning of the year. At $151 per share, AVAV is trading 63.8% below its 52-week high of $418. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AVAV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,359.

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has returned -37.44% so far this year and -20.21% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AVAV has achieved an annualized return of 17.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 23, 2007, AVAV's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 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 12.07%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 23, 2007.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.06%) than losses (93.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.13 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 32 for risk / return — below 32% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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 63.07%, occurring on Jun 22, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current AeroVironment, Inc. drawdown is 63.07%.

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.