AeroVironment stock outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, rising 49% in price. The stock currently boasts a $5.5 billion market capitalization -- which sounds like a lot, but here's the thing: The company AeroVironment is buying costs nearly as much as AeroVironment itself.

The acquisition of BlueHalo will create a diversified Defense Tech company with a highly complementary and differentiated portfolio of solutions in Uncrewed Systems, short and

Analysis of AeroVironment's acquisition of BlueHalo for $4.1 billion, raising caution over valuation and profitability. Click for more on AVAV stock here.

AeroVironment and BlueHalo view their complementary customers, access to new markets and financial synergies as the drivers of their all-stock combination valued at $4.1 billion. AeroVironment is effectively doubling in size through the move announced ...

AeroVironment ( AVAV -8.57%) stock fell 5.1% through 10:10 a.m. ET Tuesday after investment bank Jefferies lowered its rating on the manufacturer of military drone aircraft.

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AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) late Tuesday was upgraded to Buy from a previous investment rating of Hold by analysts at financial-services firm Jefferies. They said the maker of military drones is poised for gains following its planned acquisition of defense-technology company BlueHalo.