11:26 AM EDT, 05/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- AeroVironment's (AVAV) position in the unmanned aerial systems market is likable but it faces near-term risks around visibility into 2026 US Department of War budget, geopolitical de-escalation, and the potential for mid-term election risk, RBC Capital Markets said in a research report emailed Friday.

The company has recently struggled with execution, resulting in underperformance, but management remains confident in its Q4 guidance, which can be a positive catalyst, analysts wrote.

Beyond Q4, catalysts include the company's confidence in its enduring-high energy laser and long-range reconnaissance contract opportunities, according to the note.

The brokerage said it reiterated its outperform rating on the stock and price target of $250 per share.

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