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Jul 27, 2024

AeroVironment Q1 2025 Earnings Report

AeroVironment achieved record revenue and solid operating performance.

Key Takeaways

AeroVironment reported a record first quarter revenue of $189.5 million, a 24% increase year-over-year. Net income for the quarter was $21.2 million, with non-GAAP EPS at $0.89. The company was awarded a U.S. Army Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ with a contract ceiling value of $990 million.

Record first quarter revenue of $189.5 million, up 24% year-over-year.

Net income reached $21.2 million and adjusted EBITDA was $37.2 million.

Awarded U.S. Army Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ with a contract ceiling value of $990 million and initial funding of $128 million.

Loitering Munition Systems segment revenue increased 68% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$189M
Previous year: $152M
+24.4%
EPS
$0.89
Previous year: $1
-11.0%
Gross Profit
$81.5M
Previous year: $65.7M
+24.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$81.2M
Previous year: $106M
-23.3%
Free Cash Flow
$22.9M
Previous year: -$20.7M
-210.8%
Total Assets
$999M
Previous year: $826M
+21.0%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2025, the Company continues to expect revenue of between $790 million and $820 million, net income of between $74 million and $83 million, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of between $143 million and $153 million, earnings per diluted share of between $2.61 and $2.92 and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, which excludes amortization of intangible assets, other non-cash purchase accounting expenses and equity securities investments gains or losses, of between $3.18 and $3.49.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be between $790 million and $820 million.
  • Net income is projected to be between $74 million and $83 million.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $143 million and $153 million.
  • Earnings per diluted share are forecasted to be between $2.61 and $2.92.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $3.18 and $3.49.

Challenges Ahead

  • Estimates are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • Ability to efficiently and on a timely basis integrate acquisitions.
  • Ability to obtain and retain government contracts.
  • Changes in the timing and/or amount of government spending.
  • General economic and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world.