Feb 26, 2026

Profitability Metrics Show Decline

AeroVironment has followed the markets trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.6% to $261.95 per share while the index has gained 6.2%.

An analysis of the company’s operating margin reveals a decrease of 8.4 percentage points across the last five years. This trend occurred despite revenue growth, suggesting rising costs that were not offset by customer pricing. The operating margin for the trailing twelve months was reported as negative 6.5 percent.

Earnings and Cash Flow Trends

Over a two-year span, the company’s earnings per share fell by an annual rate of 9.9 percent, even as its…