AeroVironment
Trading under the ticker AVAV, AeroVironment is a aerospace defense publicly traded company based in California. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in California. It operates in the aerospace defense sector. Its most recent annual filing reported revenue of about 2.0 billion dollars for fiscal 2026, per SEC 10-K filed 2026-06-29. These figures are factual reference only and are not investment advice. Key people associated with the company include Paul MacCready (Founder). Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Type | public |
| Ticker | AVAV |
| Website | www.avinc.com |
Financials
$2.0B revenue for fiscal 2026 ($1,976,845,000).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.0B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-06-29 |
| 2025 | $821M | SEC 10-K filed 2026-06-29 |
| 2024 | $717M | SEC 10-K filed 2026-06-29 |
Key people
- Paul MacCready — Founder
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Frequently asked questions
Where is AeroVironment located?
AeroVironment is based in Simi Valley, California.
When was AeroVironment founded?
AeroVironment was founded in 1971.
Is AeroVironment publicly traded?
Yes. AeroVironment is a public company trading under the ticker AVAV.
What industry is AeroVironment in?
AeroVironment operates in aerospace defense.
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Sources
- Wikipedia (facts only; descriptions on this page are original)
- Wikidata Q919300 (CC0)
- SEC EDGAR filings (public domain), CIK 0001368622