AeroVironment stock surged 17% on Monday after the bell following fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations. The dronemaker reported earnings per share of $1.84, topping the consensus estimate of $1.46, while revenue more than doubled to $642 million versus expectations of $559 million.
The company's funded backlog reached $1.2 billion, up 65% year-over-year, signaling strong demand for its autonomous systems and counter-drone technologies. CEO Wahid Nawabi attributed the momentum to rising global demand for drones, counter-drones, and space technology.