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Jan 30, 2021

AeroVironment Q3 2021 Earnings Report

AeroVironment experienced revenue growth and earnings per share increase in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Key Takeaways

AeroVironment reported a 27% increase in revenue, reaching $78.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.01, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $0.14.

Revenue increased by 27% year-over-year, reaching $78.8 million.

Gross margin increased by 22% year-over-year, totaling $28.6 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased by $0.05 year-over-year, reaching $0.01.

Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share increased by $0.15 year-over-year, reaching $0.14.

Total Revenue
$78.8M
Previous year: $61.9M
+27.3%
EPS
$0.14
Previous year: -$0.01
-1500.0%
Gross Profit
$28.6M
Previous year: $23.5M
+21.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$325M
Previous year: $131M
+146.8%
Free Cash Flow
$17.9M
Previous year: $5.49M
+226.8%
Total Assets
$591M
Previous year: $559M
+5.7%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2021, AeroVironment narrows its revenue expectations to between $400 million and $410 million. The company now expects net income of $18 million to $23 million, adjusted EBITDA of $64 million to $69 million and revised earnings per diluted share of $0.76 to $0.96.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue expectations narrowed to between $400 million and $410 million.
  • Net income is expected to be $18 million to $23 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $64 million to $69 million.
  • Revised earnings per diluted share are expected to be $0.76 to $0.96.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be between $1.74 and $1.94.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revised earnings per diluted share reflect reductions of $0.35 per diluted share for the HAPSMobile Inc. JV impairment of its investment in Loon LLC.
  • Revised earnings per diluted share reflect reductions of $0.53 per diluted share for additional acquisition-related expenses and amortization of intangible assets.
  • The outlook includes the impact of the two recently closed acquisitions in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.
  • The outlook includes the anticipated closing of the third acquisition in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.
  • The foregoing estimates are forward-looking and reflect management's view of current and future market conditions, subject to certain risks and uncertainties.