AeroVironment Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Group 1 - AeroVironment, Inc. is set to release its second-quarter earnings results on December 9, with expected earnings of 79 cents per share, an increase from 47 cents per share in the same period last year [1] - The consensus estimate for AeroVironment's quarterly revenue is $465.63 million, compared to $188.46 million a year earlier [1] - The company secured a $874 million 5-year IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army to supply unmanned aerial and counter-UAS systems for foreign military sales [2] Group 2 - AeroVironment shares rose 1.5% to close at $282.47 following the contract announcement [2] - Analysts have provided various ratings and price targets for AeroVironment, with RBC Capital maintaining an Outperform rating and lowering the price target from $440 to $400 [4] - BTIG analyst maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $415, while JMP Securities raised its price target from $325 to $400 [4]