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How AeroVironment (AVAV) makes money
AeroVironment (AVAV) made $480M of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier. Precision Strike and Defense Systems brought in $197M (41%); Uncrewed Aircraft Systems brought in $120M (25%); Cyber and Mission Solutions brought in $83.0M (17%).
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q1 FY27
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Strike and Defense Systems | $197M | 41.0% | -41% | +8% |
| Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | $120M | 25.0% | -0.5% | +71% |
| Cyber and Mission Solutions | $83.0M | 17.3% | +10% | -16% |
| Space and Directed Energy | $51.5M | 10.7% | -30% | -27% |
| Other | $28.6M | 6.0% | -25% | -12% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q1 FY27 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $480M | 100.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $13.5M | 2.8% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $480M | +6% |
| Q4 FY26 | $642M | +133% |
| Q3 FY26 | $408M | +143% |
| Q2 FY26 | $473M | +151% |
| Q1 FY26 | $455M | +140% |
| Q4 FY25 | $275M | +40% |
| Q3 FY25 | $168M | -10% |
From AeroVironment's 10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does AeroVironment make money?
AeroVironment (AVAV) made $480M of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier. Precision Strike and Defense Systems brought in $197M (41%); Uncrewed Aircraft Systems brought in $120M (25%); Cyber and Mission Solutions brought in $83.0M (17%).
What is AeroVironment's biggest business?
Precision Strike and Defense Systems: $197M in the first quarter fiscal 2027, 41% of revenue, +8% from a year earlier.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.