AeroVironment, Inc. - Common Stock (AVAV)

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AeroVironment's capital raise, although causing a short-term stock dip, will fund manufacturing expansion to meet record demand and fortify its balance sheet.

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Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) fell 8.5% in the afternoon session after the company announced a pair of proposed public offerings to raise capital. The unmanned aircraft maker intends to offer $750 million in common stock and an additional $600 million in convertible senior notes, which are a form of debt that can be converted into company shares. 

U.S. futures slipped on Tuesday after two days of record-setting advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower.

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AeroVironment shares are falling in Monday's after-hours session after the company announces a pair of proposed public offerings.

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AeroVironment is well-positioned as a next-gen defense contractor focused on uncrewed and loitering munitions systems across domains.

AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and strong revenue growth, driven by demand in its defense technology segments.

AeroVironment shares soared after strong Q4 results, led by a major LMS revenue beat and optimism around its BlueHalo merger and defense tech growth.

Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) jumped 28.4% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that significantly beat analyst expectations and provided strong forward guidance.