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The company delivered a substantial top- and bottom-line beat, backlog expanded meaningfully, and the commentary points to durable demand from defense and tech applications, justifying a strong near-term price uplift.
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AeroVironment delivered a robust Q4 beat with EPS of $1.84 and revenue of $642 million, led by strong autonomous-systems demand. The funded backlog reached $1.2 billion, up 65% year over year, underscoring a durable revenue base. CEO Wahid Nawabi highlighted a structural shift in warfare and rising demand for drones, counter-drones and space tech, triggering a ~17% after-hours rally and potential upside as visibility improves.
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