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StocksMedium•6 March 2026•

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AeroVironment Faces Uncertainty Over $1.4B Contract Ahead of Q4 Results

Key Facts

1Funded backlog grew 134% to $1.1B, driven by geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

2The $1.4B SCAR contract with the US Space Force has been reopened for competitive bidding, creating significant uncertainty.

AeroVironment (AVAV) is facing a stock downgrade ahead of its fourth-quarter results, primarily due to uncertainty surrounding a major $1.4 billion contract. The U.S. Space Force has reopened the SCAR contract for competitive bidding, creating significant risk for the company’s future growth trajectory. Despite this, the company’s funded backlog grew by 134% to reach $1.1 billion, driven by rising geopolitical tensions. Profit margins recently dipped below 20% following the integration of BlueHalo, though analysts expect a recovery to the high 30s in the upcoming quarter. While revenue growth remains strong at a projected 106%, the potential loss of the SCAR contract remains a primary concern for investors.