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Wall Street says “more, please”
AeroVironment just got a fresh vote of confidence, with the stock upgraded to strong buy and a $335 price target slapped on it. That’s analyst-speak for: “We think this runway is longer than the market is giving it credit for.”
Why the LOCUST laser matters
The spotlight isn’t just on the rating call. LOCUST X3, its laser-based counter-UAS system, completed safety trials and is being positioned as the first validated operational laser in the space. In plain English: this is the kind of milestone that can move a defense product from sci-fi demo reel to something customers can actually buy and deploy.
Investors should care because ramp = revenue
If LOCUST moves into high-rate production and starts winning U.S. and international customers, the upside isn’t just “nice technology vibes.” It could become a meaningful growth leg for AeroVironment’s top line, especially if demand for counter-drone systems keeps heating up.
Big picture: this isn’t just an upgrade — it’s Wall Street connecting the dots between product validation and a potentially much bigger revenue story.