AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Shares Gap Up on Analyst Upgrade

AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) shares gapped up prior to trading on Thursday after Piper Sandler raised their price target on the stock from $13.00 to $15.00. The stock had previously closed at $12.13, but opened at $13.65. Piper Sandler currently has a neutral rating on the stock. AEVEX shares last traded at $14.20, with a volume of 1,239,535 shares trading hands.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on AEVEX from $26.00 to $22.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Needham & Company LLC cut their price target on shares of AEVEX from $45.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Oppenheimer started coverage on shares of AEVEX in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, UBS Group set a $13.00 price objective on shares of AEVEX in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AEVEX presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $27.55.

Recent AEVEX Headlines

Investors following AVEX have been watching these headlines:

• Positive Sentiment: AEVEX raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $820 million–$840 million, well above the $753.3 million analyst consensus. The company also reported Q3 revenue of $189.7 million, up 56.5% year over year, with organic growth and its BlackSea Technologies acquisition contributing to expansion. AEVEX Q3 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its target to $15 from $13 but maintained a Neutral rating, reflecting a more modestly optimistic view. Piper Sandler rating
• Negative Sentiment: The company posted a net loss of $16.8 million versus net income of $9.9 million a year earlier, and EPS of negative $0.40 missed analysts’ expectation of positive $0.09. Q3 loss and revenue report

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AEVEX

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AVEX. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in AEVEX during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue purchased a new position in AEVEX in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $45,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. grew its position in AEVEX by 157.2% in the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 5,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $82,000 after acquiring an additional 3,302 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in AEVEX in the third quarter valued at approximately $130,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AEVEX in the second quarter valued at approximately $269,000.

AEVEX Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $1.62 billion and a PE ratio of 44.50. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $14.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $19.35. The company has a quick ratio of 5.50, a current ratio of 5.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 11th. The company reported ($0.40) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by ($0.49). The firm’s revenue was up 56.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts forecast that AEVEX Corp. will post 0.48 earnings per share for the current year.

AEVEX Company Profile

AEVEX Corporation (NYSE: AVEX) provides defense and intelligence customers with unmanned aircraft systems and related mission solutions. Its work includes designing, building and integrating aircraft, sensors and other mission equipment for operational use. The company also offers engineering, training and operational support services. These capabilities help customers plan and conduct missions that rely on aerial surveillance, reconnaissance and other specialized aviation functions. AEVEX serves government and defense customers, including U.S. and allied users.