AeroVironment Stock Pre-Market (+7.2%): Secures $887M in Long-Term U.S. Army Drone Deals

January 8th, 2026 by Trefis Team
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AVAV is gapping up +7.2% after securing $887 million in new long-duration U.S. Army contracts. The news adds significant revenue visibility, fueling bullish sentiment. Can a structurally positive catalyst finally overcome recent concerns about high valuation and margin pressure?

This is a structural catalyst, not just noise. These multi-year awards for unmanned aircraft and counter-drone systems materially de-risk the forward revenue profile and significantly expand the company’s backlog.

  • The $887M in contracts provides enhanced revenue visibility through 2031.
  • Strengthens the core investment thesis around sustained government demand for UAS.
  • Helps offset recent investor concerns regarding margin compression and prior EPS misses.

But here is the interesting part. You are reading about this 7.2% move after it happened. The market has already priced in the news. To catch the next winner before the headlines, you need predictive signals, not notifications. High Quality Portfolio has flagged 5 new opportunities that have not surged yet.

 

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Playbook On Market Open

Today’s session will be a battle between a powerful fundamental catalyst and a rich valuation. The opening price action around the key pivot level will dictate the intraday trend.

  • BULL CASE (Gap & Go): The rally extends if we see analyst upgrades and the price firmly holds the opening gap. Volume should be well above average, confirming institutional accumulation.
  • BEAR CASE (Gap & Fade): The stock reverses if the broader market shows weakness or if sellers focus on the high valuation. A break below the opening low would signal a classic gap-fill trap.
  • Watch for commentary on contract margins; any positive color here could fuel the bull case.

Verdict

PIVOT: $270. If the price establishes a base above $270, we chase the momentum. If it breaks below and cannot reclaim it, we look for a fade back towards yesterday’s closing price.
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