AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) Research & Development: $121 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LTS:0HAL AeroVironment Inc LTS:0HAL
82 GF Score
Price $142.62
GF Value $252.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AeroVironment Research & Development?

AeroVironment LTS:0HAL +3.84% 82 Research & Development is $121 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $252.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AeroVironment's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $27 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $121 Mil.

AeroVironment  (LTS:0HAL) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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AeroVironment Research & Development Historical Data

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AeroVironment Research & Development Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Research & Development
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AeroVironment Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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AeroVironment Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $121 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $121 Mil mean?
AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) has a Research & Development of $121 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors.
Is AeroVironment's Research & Development too high?
AeroVironment's current Research & Development is $121 Mil. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Research & Development compare to MOG.A and SARO?
AeroVironment's Research & Development of $121 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 Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. AeroVironment's current Research & Development is $121 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $252.14, compared to a current price of $142.62 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $121 Mil. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL), the current Research & Development is $121 Mil as of Jan. 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 (LTS:0HAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $142.62 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $252.14. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HAL:

  • Research & Development: $121 Mil
  • GF Value™: $252.14 vs. price of $142.62 (43.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HAL 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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