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Jul 30, 2022

AeroVironment Q1 2023 Earnings Report

AeroVironment's first quarter 2023 results were announced, showing a 7% increase in revenue year-over-year and a record funded backlog.

Key Takeaways

AeroVironment reported a 7% increase in first-quarter revenue, reaching $108.5 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2023 revenue guidance of $490 million to $520 million. Strong August bookings led to a record funded backlog of $307.6 million.

First quarter revenue increased by 7% year-over-year, reaching $108.5 million.

Gross margin for the first quarter was $33.7 million, up 17% year-over-year, with the gross margin percentage rising to 31%.

Net loss attributable to AeroVironment was $(8.4) million, and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $13 million.

Funded backlog reached a record $307.6 million as of August 27, 2022, driven by strong August bookings.

Total Revenue
$109M
Previous year: $101M
+7.4%
EPS
-$0.1
Previous year: -$0.17
-41.2%
Gross Profit
$33.7M
Previous year: $28.7M
+17.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$93.2M
Previous year: $93.9M
-0.8%
Free Cash Flow
$10.5M
Previous year: -$20.7M
-150.6%
Total Assets
$897M
Previous year: $909M
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company continues to expect revenue of between $490 million and $520 million, net income of between $11 million and $18 million for fiscal year 2023.