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AeroVironment reported weaker-than-expected results as military weapons sales to Ukraine fell and the drone maker was negatively impacted by January's Southern California wildfires.
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The company posted a third-quarter fiscal 2025 loss, while analysts were anticipating a profit.
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AeroVironment lowered its full-year guidance because of "short-term challenges."
AeroVironment (AVAV) shares plunged 13% Wednesday, a day after the maker of military drones posted a surprising loss and weak revenue guidance on a drop in sales to Ukraine and the impact of the recent wildfires in Southern California.
The company reported a third-quarter fiscal 2025 net loss of $0.06 per share, while analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha were looking for a profit of $0.34 per share. Revenue slid 10% year-over-year to $167.6 million, also short of estimates.
AeroVironment said the revenue decline was mainly because of "decreased international sales of our UxS family of systems, most significantly sales to Ukraine." In addition, the company explained that January's high winds, fires, and resulting blackouts and shutdowns in Southern California negatively impacted results.
AeroVironment noted that it was lowering its full-year outlook "given short-term challenges." The firm now sees fiscal 2025 revenue in the range of $780 million to $795 million, while the Visible Alpha forecast was for $813.5 million.
Shares of AeroVironment fell to their lowest level in a year.
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