AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Cash Flow from Operations: CHF-64 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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What is AeroVironment Cash Flow from Operations?

AeroVironment XSWX:AVAV 84 Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-64 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVAV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF205.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Apr. 2026, AeroVironment's Net Income From Continuing Operations was CHF50 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was CHF49 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was CHF-11 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was CHF0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was CHF0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was CHF0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was CHF8 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was CHF-21 Mil. In all, AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF75 Mil.


AeroVironment  (XSWX:AVAV) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

AeroVironment's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF50 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

AeroVironment's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF49 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

AeroVironment's change in working capital for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-11 Mil. It means AeroVironment's working capital declined by CHF11 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

AeroVironment's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

AeroVironment's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

AeroVironment's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

AeroVironment's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF8 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

AeroVironment's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-21 Mil.


AeroVironment Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


AeroVironment Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AeroVironment Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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AeroVironment Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-64 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-64 Mil mean?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-64 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors.
Is AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
AeroVironment's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-64 Mil. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations compare to ?
AeroVironment's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors. AeroVironment's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-64 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF205.15, compared to a current price of CHF153.34 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-64 Mil. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-64 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF153.34 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF205.15.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVAV:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: CHF-64 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF205.15 vs. price of CHF153.34 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AeroVironment Business Description

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Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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