AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of AEVEX Corp. (NYSE:AVEX) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twelve ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $33.8889.

AVEX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on AEVEX from $33.00 to $35.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $33.00 price target on shares of AEVEX in a research note on Monday, May 25th. Weiss Ratings began coverage on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Friday, August 14th. They issued a “sell (d)” rating on the stock. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of AEVEX in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on shares of AEVEX in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AEVEX

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. WINTON GROUP Ltd bought a new stake in AEVEX during the second quarter worth about $343,000. HighTower Advisors LLC acquired a new position in AEVEX during the second quarter valued at approximately $269,000. Readystate Asset Management LP bought a new position in AEVEX in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,044,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in AEVEX in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,381,000. Finally, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new position in shares of AEVEX during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $19,903,000.

AEVEX Stock Performance

NYSE AVEX opened at $16.18 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 5.66, a quick ratio of 5.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. The company has a market cap of $1.85 billion and a PE ratio of 50.56. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $17.43. AEVEX has a 52-week low of $13.07 and a 52-week high of $42.34.

AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by ($0.05). The business had revenue of $201.79 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $155.15 million. AEVEX’s revenue was up 99.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that AEVEX will post 0.51 EPS for the current year.

AEVEX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AEVEX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AEVEX’s drones continue to secure defense contracts, supporting the company’s growth prospects and reinforcing demand for its unmanned systems. AEVEX: Drones Continue To Secure Defense Deals
• Neutral Sentiment: One market report discussed AEVEX shares gapping higher, but the item did not identify a new fundamental catalyst. The move appears to reflect trading activity rather than a disclosed change in earnings or outlook. AEVEX Shares Gap Up
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms—including Kaplan Fox, Robbins Geller, Faruqi & Faruqi, SBS Law, Pomerantz, and others—are publicizing a securities class action against AEVEX Corp. (AVEX). The lawsuit covers investors who bought shares in or traceable to the IPO, or who purchased stock between April 17 and June 4, 2026. Investors have until October 20, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. Kaplan Fox AEVEX Class Action Notice
• Negative Sentiment: The allegations reportedly include claims that AEVEX’s IPO offering documents failed to disclose a pre-arranged plan involving the waiver of the company’s 180-day lock-up. Three officers or directors who signed the IPO documents are also named as defendants. These are allegations, and no court finding of wrongdoing has been made. AEVEX Shareholder Alert

About AEVEX

AEVEX Aerospace, Inc is a defense and aerospace company that develops and delivers mission-focused technologies and services for government and defense customers. Its work centers on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, uncrewed aircraft systems, and other specialized airborne capabilities.

The company provides engineering, aircraft modification, systems integration, training, maintenance, and operational support. Its offerings are designed to help customers collect and analyze intelligence, operate in contested electromagnetic environments, conduct airborne missions, and address emerging threats such as unmanned systems.

AEVEX serves U.S.