On June 4, AeroVironment rose 5.05% in regular trading, trading at $201.24/share, with trading volume of $57.57 million.
On the news front, market speculation regarding a potential acquisition by Lockheed Martin continues to fuel buying interest in the stock. The rumor first surfaced in late May, driving a 5.31% gain on May 22 followed by a 12.3% surge on May 28 as the speculation intensified. As a core supplier of unmanned aircraft systems to the U.S. Department of Defense, a potential deal would significantly strengthen Lockheed Martin's position in the small unmanned systems segment.
Adding to the positive sentiment, AeroVironment recently secured a $20 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract to develop advanced ceramic materials for aerospace and defense applications. The 39-month contract involves lightweight, heat-resistant materials and advanced manufacturing methods including 3D printing. The company also announced a $15 million expansion in Greene County, Ohio, adding approximately 44,000 square feet of production capacity for advanced biotechnology materials.
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