Bartosiak: Trading AeroVironment's (AVAV) Earnings with Options

On Tuesday, June 27th, AeroVironment AVAV will release its fourth quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of F.

In our video David will take a look at the current state of AeroVironment, their past earnings announcements, and he'll give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings call. Furthermore, David will also give us insight on how to play the options market.

AeroVironment in Focus

Building on a history of technological innovation, AEROVIRONMENT INC., designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and efficient electric energy systems. The company's small UAS are used extensively by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and increasingly by allied military services to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. AV's PosiCharge fast charge systems eliminate battery changing for electric industrial vehicles in factories, airports, and distribution centers.

AeroVironment is expected to report earnings at $0.99 per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they reported earnings at -$0.09 per share, beating expectations by $0.25. Their average EPS surprise is 73.68%.

AeroVironment, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

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Bottom Line

How should investors play AeroVironment ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in 10:00am CST tomorrow to see David's thoughts.


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