AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Price Target Raised to $15.00

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) had its price objective raised by Piper Sandler from $13.00 to $15.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 22.65% from the company’s current price.

AVEX has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of AEVEX in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on AEVEX from $26.00 to $22.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings initiated coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Friday, August 14th. They set a “sell (d)” rating on the stock. UBS Group set a $13.00 price objective on AEVEX in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Oppenheimer started coverage on AEVEX in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $21.00 price objective for the company. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $27.55.

AEVEX Trading Up 5.4%

AVEX stock opened at $12.23 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.39 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.22. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.14 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $19.35. AEVEX has a 1-year low of $8.95 and a 1-year high of $42.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 5.66 and a quick ratio of 5.50.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 11th. The company reported ($0.40) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by ($0.49). AEVEX’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that AEVEX will post 0.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. bought a new position in shares of AEVEX during the second quarter valued at approximately $19,903,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AEVEX in the second quarter worth approximately $2,381,000. State Street Corp bought a new stake in shares of AEVEX during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,885,000. Readystate Asset Management LP bought a new stake in shares of AEVEX during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,044,000. Finally, Aberdeen Group plc bought a new stake in shares of AEVEX during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,122,000.

AEVEX News Roundup

These are some of the AVEX news items that stood out recently:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose 56.5% year over year to $189.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $30.8 million from $17.8 million a year earlier. AEVEX Corp. Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter 2026
• Positive Sentiment: The company was also reported to have received a U.S. customer IDIQ contract with a ceiling of up to $400 million. The ceiling represents potential contract value, not necessarily funded orders or guaranteed revenue. AEVEX awarded IDIQ contract with $400M ceiling for US customer
• Negative Sentiment: AEVEX reported a third-quarter net loss of $16.8 million, versus net income of $9.9 million a year earlier. EPS was a loss of $0.40, missing the $0.09 analyst consensus—an important counterpoint to the revenue growth and higher guidance. Aevex Reports Q3 Loss; Revenue Rises

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.