AVAV (AeroVironment) YoY EPS Growth: 111.86% (As of Apr. 2026)

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AVAV AeroVironment Inc AVAV
84 GF Score
Price $193.81
GF Value $256.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AeroVironment YoY EPS Growth?

AeroVironment AVAV -1.13% 84 YoY EPS Growth is 111.86% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVAV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $256.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 111.86%.

AeroVironment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.25.

AeroVironment YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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AeroVironment YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ) |
=(-5.4-1.55)/ | 1.55 |
=-448.39 %

AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(1.25-0.59)/ | 0.59 |
=111.86 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 111.86% mean?
AeroVironment (AVAV) has a YoY EPS Growth of 111.86% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors.
Is AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth too high?
AeroVironment's current YoY EPS Growth is 111.86%. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth compare to PL and DPC?
AeroVironment's YoY EPS Growth of 111.86% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for AeroVironment and its competitors. AeroVironment's current YoY EPS Growth is 111.86%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (AVAV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $256.25, compared to a current price of $193.81 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 111.86%. 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 YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AeroVironment (AVAV), the current YoY EPS Growth is 111.86% 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 (AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $193.81 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $256.25. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AVAV:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 111.86%
  • GF Value™: $256.25 vs. price of $193.81 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

AeroVironment Business Description

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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