https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-maker-aerovironment-soars-with-analyst-targets-after-earnings-beatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-maker-aerovironment-soars-with-analyst-targets-after-earnings-beathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-maker-aerovironment-soars-with-analyst-targets-after-earnings-beat#u65850Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:31:33 +0000AeroVironment stock rose after the company reported first quarter results for fiscal 2027 that exceeded analyst expectations. The earnings beat represents the largest such performance for the drone maker in years. Despite recent gains, the company has faced a difficult year with its stock price falling nearly 41% over the last 12 months. Investors are reacting to the financial results and updated analyst targets, while the company simultaneously expands its portfolio into directed-energy weapons.Why it mattersThe company recently secured the first production contract for directed-energy weapon