Stifel Nicolaus Cuts AeroVironment Price Target

Analysts lower price target for aerospace company's stock

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:22am

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Investment firm Stifel Nicolaus has lowered its price target for AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) stock from $389.00 to $315.00, while maintaining a buy rating on the aerospace company's shares. Other analysts have also recently adjusted their price targets for AeroVironment, with Needham & Company LLC reducing their target from $450.00 to $400.00 and The Goldman Sachs Group cutting their price objective from $486.00 to $429.00.

Why it matters

AeroVironment is a leading developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems for defense, public safety and commercial markets. The company's stock price and analyst price targets are closely watched as indicators of the firm's financial health and growth prospects in these key technology sectors.

The details

In a research note, Stifel Nicolaus cited the company's recent quarterly earnings report, in which AeroVironment missed consensus estimates, as a factor in lowering the price target. Other analysts have also adjusted their views on the stock, with some citing concerns over the company's near-term financial performance, while maintaining an overall positive long-term outlook on AeroVironment's business and technology.

  • AeroVironment released its quarterly earnings report on March 10, 2026.
  • Stifel Nicolaus issued its research note and price target cut on March 14, 2026.

The players

Stifel Nicolaus

An investment banking and financial services firm that provides research coverage and analysis on AeroVironment.

AeroVironment, Inc.

A technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems, tactical missiles, and other advanced defense and commercial technologies.

Needham & Company LLC

An investment banking and asset management firm that also provides research coverage on AeroVironment.

The Goldman Sachs Group

A global investment banking and securities firm that has also issued research on AeroVironment.

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