Summary by Futu AI
AeroVironment delivered record second-quarter revenue of $188.5 million, up 4% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in its Loitering Munition Systems segment which posted record quarterly revenue of $77.7 million. Net income was $7.5 million or $0.27 per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA reached $25.9 million.The company maintained a robust backlog position with funded backlog of $467.1 million and unfunded backlog of $1.8 billion. Gross margin was 39%, reflecting product mix shifts and higher operating expenses in R&D and marketing. The Loitering Munition Systems segment continued to lead growth with a 157% revenue increase.Management reaffirmed fiscal year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue of $790-820 million, adjusted EBITDA of $143-153 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.18-3.49. The company expects Q3 FY25 adjusted EBITDA to decrease sequentially from Q2, followed by significantly higher performance in Q4. These projections exclude potential impacts from the pending BlueHalo acquisition.