AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Piper Sandler Analyst Says

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) had its target price increased by investment analysts at Piper Sandler from $13.00 to $15.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 22.65% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on AVEX. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of AEVEX from $26.00 to $22.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Oppenheimer assumed coverage on shares of AEVEX in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $21.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings started coverage on AEVEX in a report on Friday, August 14th. They issued a “sell (d)” rating for the company. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of AEVEX in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, UBS Group set a $13.00 price objective on 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AEVEX currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price 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 PE ratio of 38.22. AEVEX has a 12 month low of $8.95 and a 12 month high of $42.34. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $14.14 and its 200 day moving average is $19.35. 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 announced its quarterly earnings data 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). The business’s quarterly revenue was up 56.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that AEVEX will post 0.48 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AEVEX

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. purchased a new position in AEVEX during the second quarter valued at approximately $19,903,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in AEVEX during the second quarter worth $2,381,000. State Street Corp purchased a new stake in AEVEX during the second quarter worth $6,885,000. Readystate Asset Management LP purchased a new stake in AEVEX during the second quarter worth $1,044,000. Finally, Kailix Advisors LLC boosted its position in AEVEX by 21.8% during the 3rd quarter. Kailix Advisors LLC now owns 386,350 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,849,000 after acquiring an additional 69,200 shares in the last quarter.

More AEVEX News

Here’s some of the latest news about AVEX:

• 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

About AEVEX

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.