El interés en corto de AeroVironment da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de AeroVironment. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Bolsa, Informe de interés en corto

AeroVironment

AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.

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Aquí tienes cinco acciones estadounidenses que podrían llamar la atención de los inversores este miércoles: GIS, AVAV, PAYX, WOR y MU.

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AeroVironment Inc

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.51%. Currently, AeroVironment has a market capitalization of $13.27 billion. 
Buying $100 In AVAV: If an investor had bought $100 of AVAV stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,130.06 today based on a price of $267.20 for AVAV at the time of writing.
<h3>AeroVironment's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753828218_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in AVAV often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for AeroVironment. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 8% bullish and 66% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $68,808, and 11 calls, totaling $1,125,150.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $120.0 to $310.0 for AeroVironment over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AeroVironment's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AeroVironment's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $120.0 to $310.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AeroVironment Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753725687_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$426.0K</td>
<td align="right">302</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$56.9</td>
<td>$53.5</td>
<td>$54.95</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$219.8K</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$214.2K</td>
<td align="right">302</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$57.9</td>
<td>$55.0</td>
<td>$57.34</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.6</td>
<td>$90.7</td>
<td>$95.37</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$47.6K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AeroVironment</h3>
AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AeroVironment, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is AeroVironment Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 667,876, the price of AVAV is up 1.14% at $276.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AeroVironment</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $299.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on AeroVironment with a target price of $285. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for AeroVironment, targeting a price of $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on AeroVironment with a target price of $300. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $335. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $301. 
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A Closer Look at AeroVironment's Options Market Dynamics

In the current market session, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) share price is at $272.84, after a 0.60% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 2.69%, but in the past year, increased by 54.49%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753462826_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing AeroVironment P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 123.39 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, AeroVironment Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 174.97. Shareholders might be inclined to think that AeroVironment Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753462826_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: AeroVironment

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.27%. Currently, AeroVironment has a market capitalization of $12.96 billion. 
Buying $100 In AVAV: If an investor had bought $100 of AVAV stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,087.32 today based on a price of $261.06 for AVAV at the time of writing.
<h3>AeroVironment's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753223416_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In AeroVironment 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>316</td>
<td>951</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$198.2K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>584</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>67.1K</td>
<td>555</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$179.0K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>328</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>959</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROAD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 9267 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3964 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 316 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 951 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.2K, with a price of $793.0 per contract. There were 15536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 67126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 555 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 329 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $179.0K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 1270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 316 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 328 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 1904 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 221 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROAD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $486.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AeroVironment shares are trading higher after RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $275 to $300.

RBC Capital analyst Kevin Liu maintains AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $275 to $300.

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AeroVironment's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NYSE">AVAV</a>) short percent of float has fallen 17.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.22 million shares sold short, which is 7.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AeroVironment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752598828_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AeroVironment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AeroVironment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AeroVironment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.16%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is AeroVironment Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on AeroVironment. Our analysis of options history for AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $122,200, and 9 were calls, valued at $457,082.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $200.0 to $310.0 for AeroVironment during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AeroVironment's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of AeroVironment's whale trades within a strike price range from $200.0 to $310.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AeroVironment Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752512435_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$48.5</td>
<td>$47.6</td>
<td>$47.6</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$95.2K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$103.0</td>
<td>$101.3</td>
<td>$103.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$66.5</td>
<td>$65.3</td>
<td>$65.3</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$76.2</td>
<td>$73.9</td>
<td>$74.82</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AeroVironment</h3>
AeroVironment Inc operates under a single business segment in which it supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
Having examined the options trading patterns of AeroVironment, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of AeroVironment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,327,194, the AVAV's price is up by 0.11%, now at $264.09. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 51 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AeroVironment</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $280.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $240. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BTIG has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AeroVironment, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $301. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James downgraded its action to Strong Buy with a price target of $225. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On AeroVironment

Rocket Lab and Kratos aren&#8217;t only sending drones and satellites into space—they&#8217;re putting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">defense ETFs</a> into orbit. While these cutting-edge defense stocks rocket on the coattails of fresh Pentagon policy changes and Trump-era deregulation, investors are flocking to ETFs that combine military might with next-generation innovation. With drone demand through the roof and red tape getting burned, funds like Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) are becoming stealth champs in 2025&#8217;s search for returns.
Defense ETFs are no longer simply the unflappable corner of the marketplace that performs well in times of war. In 2025, they&#8217;ve become high-speed vehicles catching the tailwind of advanced technology, military modernization, and now—America&#8217;s drone boom. Drone stocks jumped on Thursday night after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released sweeping memos to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">accelerate domestic drone production</a> and deployment. The memos, shared on X (formerly Twitter), will remove bureaucratic roadblocks and give the military the freedom to quickly embrace what Hegseth described as &#8220;vital&#8221; technologies.
Drone Stocks Get Off the Ground
Investors didn&#8217;t hesitate to respond. Kratos Defense (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) and Unusual Machines (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMAC#AMEX">UMAC</a>) surged after hours on Thursday. 
The rally came on the heels of a series of pro-defense, pro-tech executive orders issued in June by President Donald Trump, designed to enhance domestic drone capabilities and counter foreign incursions in U.S. airspace. These policies are speedily reshaping the makeup and appeal of contemporary defense ETFs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Tanks To Tech</h2>
With higher worldwide tensions and a Trump 2.0 platform that aligns with Pentagon growth and deregulated purchases, investors are increasingly using defense ETFs as closet growth plays. The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>), which aims for pure-play military tech and cybersecurity over old-school aerospace exposure, is heavily invested in Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and international defense players BAE Systems (OTCPK: BAESF) and Rheinmetall (OTCPK: RNMBF).
Other ETFs, such as the SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>), also take a more diversified tack with equal-weight strategies that target giants such as Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and leaner disruptors such as Kratos, which also designs unmanned aerial systems.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Rotation Amid Policy And Dispersion</h2>
CFRA Research&#8217;s Aniket Ullal observed in an event by Yahoo Finance last month that policy uncertainty during the Trump era is fueling all-time high market dispersion, and sector-specific ETFs such as iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUAD#BATS">EUAD</a>) are becoming top beneficiaries of defense and trade-fueled tailwinds.
Defense and aerospace ETFs have been some of the strongest performers in 2025, said Ullal, adding that when dispersion is high, active ETF strategies and focused thematic exposure, particularly in sectors such as drones and military technology, will outperform.
Meanwhile, European defense exposure is warming up as NATO countries rush to keep up with U.S. defense spending. EUAD, the sole European defense ETF available in the U.S., is 77% higher this year so far on the back of heavy atop positioning in Airbus and Safran.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Stealth Tech Play For Growth Chasers</h2>
Defense ETFs were once seen as &#8220;safe&#8221; or defensive plays, offering stable returns via long-term government contracts. But in today's market, they&#8217;re increasingly about disruption, not just protection.
For weary investors of mega-cap tech prices, defense ETFs exposed to autonomy, AI, and drone systems provide a backdoor entrance into next-generation innovation. As Hegseth dismantles regulatory walls and the Pentagon leans further into automation, these funds are quickly becoming 2025&#8217;s biggest surprise growth play.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets closed this week at record highs, driven by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surpassing a $4 trillion market cap — the first ever, marking a historic milestone — amid easing global tensions and broad AI enthusiasm. President Donald Trump's trade rhetoric intensified, with new 50% tariffs planned on copper and Brazilian goods, but markets remained resilient, betting on eventual policy moderation.
Key sectors like airlines and materials also saw gains, while Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remained under pressure due to Elon Musk's political activities. Gold and the dollar steadied alongside Treasury yields.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46321541/nvidia-hits-4-trillion-market-cap-stock-surges-to-all-time-high">"Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, stock surges to all‑time high"</a>, by Henry Khederian, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) reached a record market valuation above $4 trillion — becoming the first U.S. company to do so — on strong investor momentum, driven by its dominant position in AI chipmaking.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">"Drone stocks fly as Defense Secretary fast-tracks drone production, deployment"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), Unusual Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMAC#NASDAQ">UMAC</a>), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NASDAQ">UAVS</a>), and Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) all rallied after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revoked procurement restrictions and empowered frontline units to fast‑track U.S.-made drone production and deployment.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46324594/used%E2%80%91car-boom-prices-supercharging-carvana-autonation-stocks">"Used‑car boom prices supercharging Carvana, AutoNation stocks"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that soaring used‑car prices are lifting Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) and AutoNation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), as both retailers benefit from record-high margins and strong consumer demand in the resale vehicle market.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/25/07/46308347/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-too-much-for-tesla-stock-direct-hit-to-profitability">"Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' too much for Tesla stock? Direct hit to profitability"</a>, by Shanthi Rexaline, reports that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was downgraded by William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer, who warned Trump's new bill eliminates $7,500 EV tax credits and corporate average fuel economy fines — putting Tesla's $2.8 billion in annual regulatory credit revenue, 16% of gross profit, at risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46280387/unitedhealth-centene-hit-hard-by-guidance-shock-trumps-medicaid-push">"UnitedHealth, Centene hit hard by guidance shock, Trump's Medicaid push"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) saw its market cap plunge nearly 41% in Q2 and Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) shares crashed over 40% after Centene withdrew its 2025 guidance — moves driven by unexpectedly high medical costs and President Donald Trump's new legislation targeting Medicaid funding that threatens insurers' risk pools and reimbursement structures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46348352/gorilla-technology-shares-plunge-after-nvidia-fueled-rally-reverses">"Gorilla Technology shares plunge after Nvidia‑fueled rally reverses"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) stock tumbled after a brief surge drove by its inclusion as an NVIDIA Solutions Partner on Nvidia's website—without any formal announcement—reversing the prior day's strong rally.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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Shares of drone stocks are trading higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">fast-track drone production.</a>
What To Know: Hegseth signed a directive that allows military commanders at the rank of colonel or Navy captain and above to independently procure and test small drones—specifically Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems.
These drones will now be treated as "consumable weapons," removing them from traditional aircraft tracking systems and enabling quicker fielding of technology, including 3D-printed and commercial off-the-shelf systems.
The order rescinds several legacy Pentagon policies that Hegseth said have held back innovation and directs all branches of the military to conduct drone combat simulations. It also mandates coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to expand approved flight ranges, speed up spectrum approvals, and create new test areas focused on swarm tactics, live-fire exercises, and combined-arms scenarios.
"The Department's bureaucratic gloves are coming off," Hegseth said. He added that under President Trump's leadership, drone lethality "will not be hindered by self-imposed restrictions."
Some drone stocks trading higher, include Red Cat Holdings, Inc., AeroViroment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), and Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>).
Price Action: At the time of writing, Red Cat shares are trading 23.3% higher at $8.36, AreoVironment stock is trading 9.88% higher at $261.05 and Kratos stock is trading 11.7% higher at $51.69, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Drone Stocks Rise After Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Drone Surge

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Friday.
Shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session as the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSMT/earnings">better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</a>
Pricesmart reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.317 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.310 billion.
PriceSmart shares jumped 6.5% to $109.41 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZEPP#NYSE">ZEPP</a>) shares jumped 44.6% to $8.81.</li>
<li>Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) gained 31% to $37.64.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) rose 18.5% to $8.04. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRO#NASDAQ">AIRO</a>) gained 17.7% to $26.11.</li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) jumped 15% to $17.70. Ruanyun Edai Technology signed a strategic partnership with Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University to scale HanLink across Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) gained 15% to $7.81. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) surged 12.2% to $51.90. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) rose 10.6% to $21.83 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) gained 8.4% to $257.60. Shares of drone stocks traded higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.</li>
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U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after ending marginally higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.
After President Donald Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage">50% tariffs on Brazil</a>, the country&#8217;s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46359200/brazil-hits-back-at-trumps-tariff-letter-lula-says-if-hes-going-to-charge-us-50-wee-going-to-charge-him-50">potential retaliatory tariffs </a>if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.38% and the two-year bond was at 3.88%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.99%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.54% at $622.44, while the QQQ declined 0.47% to $552.86, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Thursday, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished higher, with consumer discretionary, utilities, and energy stocks leading the gains.
Conversely, communication services and information technology sectors bucked the trend, ending the session lower. U.S. stocks settled higher overall, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting an all-time high during the day.
A significant boost came from Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), which surged approximately 12% after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded both earnings and revenue forecasts, signaling a robust demand outlook and igniting a widespread rally across the airline sector.
On the economic front, the U.S. labor market continued to demonstrate resilience, as initial jobless claims decreased to 237,000 last week, surpassing expectations. However, continuing claims increased to 1.965 million, reaching their highest level since 2021.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.094%</td>
<td>20,630.66</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.27%</td>
<td>6,280.46</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.43%</td>
<td>44,650.64</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.48%</td>
<td>2,263.41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
As the trade-related tussle evolves with the U.S. trading partners, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that &#8220;There is no doubt that the tariffs the Trump Administration is imposing are controversial, but the countries that cooperate with the U.S., like Australia and Britain, are only being hit with 10% baseline tariffs, which should be largely offset by appreciation in the U.S. dollar in the upcoming months.&#8221;
Highlighting that the tariff revenue to the U.S. Treasury soared to $24.2 billion in May and is now expected to soar to $60 billion or higher per month in the upcoming months, he added, &#8220;I remain in the camp that when all the dust settles, there will be freer trade with fewer tariffs, since many countries cannot fight with the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;Markets appear to have become desensitized to tariff news,&#8221; said Michelle Gibley, director of international research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. &#8220;There may be some thought that the rates announced won&#8217;t be the final tariffs—some of the figures seem random and part of a negotiation.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research highlighted that the Warren Buffett Indicator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46360976/warren-buffett-indicator-soars-to-208-surpassing-dot-com-2008-levels">hit an alarming valuation</a>, indicating a potentially overvalued market, but the U.S. economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience.
He pointed out a fascinating paradox: "The economy won't let us down. Despite numerous crises, real GDP has remained recession-resistant since the Covid lockdown during the first half of 2020."
He emphasizes nearly six years without a recession, despite significant global challenges such as the pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, stricter monetary policies, the Middle East war, and the economic disruption caused by Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.
Indeed, Yardeni argues, "it really has been the Roaring 2020s so far. Real GDP is at a record high and so is the stock market."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>Monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) was up 3.35%, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 2.38%, Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) advanced 2.94%, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) was 4.20% higher, along with all the other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exposed stocks as the cryptocurrency hit a fresh high of $118,403.89 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Several drone-related stocks were also higher after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">fast-track drone manufacturing</a> and deployment. This includes Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), which soared 16.08%, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), which advanced 4.11%, Ageagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NYSE">UAVS</a>), which was up 9.68%, and Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) higher by 5.47%.</li>
<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) jumped 7.25% after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raising its full-year guidance.</li>
<li>PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) climbed 7.10% higher after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Frequency Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) tumbled 2.12% after reporting earnings of 34 cents per share for the fourth quarter, up from 28 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company&#8217;s sales rose to $19.986 million from $15.576 million.</li>
<li>E2open Parent Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) was up 0.31% after posting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and affirming its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance.</li>
<li>WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) was 0.093% higher after posting better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its EPS guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.03% to hover around $66.59 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.29% to hover around $3,333.71 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.14% at the 97.7890 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Friday, except China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Australia's ASX 200 indices fell. European markets were lower in early trade.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House. The decision triggered internal confusion and required explanations to Congress and Ukrainian officials.
What Happened: President Donald Trump distanced himself from the move during a on Tuesday Cabinet meeting. When asked if he approved the pause, Trump said the U.S. would continue sending defensive weapons to Ukraine. Pressed on who authorized the halt, Trump replied, &#8220;I don&#8217;t know, why don&#8217;t you tell me?&#8221;
The episode highlights policy-making challenges within the Trump administration, particularly at the Defense Department under Hegseth, CNN <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/08/politics/hegseth-did-not-inform-white-house-ukraine-weapons-pause">reported</a>, citing sources. This marked the second time this year Hegseth halted Ukraine weapons flows without advance notice to senior national security officials.
The first pause occurred in February and was quickly reversed, according to CNN. Similarly, Trump announced Monday night that weapons shipments would resume despite Hegseth&#8217;s earlier authorization of the halt.
The weapons package had been allocated by the previous administration and was en route when stopped. In a Friday call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump downplayed his role in the decision, according to the report.
Trump appears less inclined to give Russia a &#8220;win&#8221; by halting military aid as he has soured on Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
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&#8220;We get a lot of bulls&#x2A;&#x2A;t thrown at us by Putin,&#8221; Trump said Tuesday. &#8220;You want to know the truth? It&#8217;s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The Pentagon suspended shipments after Trump requested an assessment of U.S. weapons stockpiles during their NATO summit trip. With Iran and Israel exchanging attacks, Trump wanted to ensure adequate munitions for regional U.S. troops.
Meanwhile, Hegseth has separately moved to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">accelerate drone technology deployment</a>, signing memos to rescind restrictive policies on drone production. The move boosted drone stocks, including Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), and Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) in after-hours trading.
The controversy comes as Hegseth has taken a hawkish stance on China, warning at Singapore&#8217;s Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing&#8217;s potential military move against Taiwan represents an &#8220;imminent&#8221; threat. He urged Indo-Pacific nations to increase defense spending and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45710652/hegseth-urges-asia-to-arm-up-as-china-eyes-taiwan">reduce dependence on U.S. protection</a>.
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Drone stocks are taking off after hours Thursday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to fast-track <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45940533/us-military-drone-market-faces-overcrowding-amid-high-demand">drone manufacturing and deployment</a>.
What Happened: In a <a href="https://x.com/SecDef/status/1943401411431026977">video</a> posted on X after the market close on Thursday, Hegseth announced he was signing memos to rescind restrictive policies regarding drone production and deployment.
The memos, which are being shared by various accounts across social platforms, state that Hegseth plans to delegate authorities to procure and operate drones, deemed &#8220;vital&#8221; technology. 
&#8220;Lethality will not be hindered by self-imposed restrictions, especially when it comes to harnessing technologies we invented but were slow to pursue. Drone technology is advancing so rapidly, our major risk is risk-avoidance. The Department&#8217;s bureaucratic gloves are coming off,&#8221; Hegseth wrote in one of the memos. 
Several drone-related stocks were moving higher in Thursday&#8217;s after-hours session. Red Cat Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) shares were up 13.6% at $7.70, AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) shares were up 3.34% at $245.50, Unusual Machines, Inc (AMIX:UMAC) shares were up 11.6% at $9.72 and AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#AMEX">UAVS</a>) shares were up 11% at $1.36. Ondas Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) shares were up 8.96% at $2.18 and Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) shares were up 3.48% at $47.88. 
The news comes after President Donald Trump signed <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/06/president-trump-signs-executive-orders-on-drones-flying-cars-and-supersonics/">executive orders</a> in June aimed at strengthening domestic drone production and securing American airspace. The orders said the U.S. was enabling routine beyond line-of-sight operations to empower the domestic drone economy and addressing growing threats of foreign misuse of drones inside U.S. airspace.
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