5 Most Promising Robotics Stocks Now

3. AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

Upside Potential: 201.90%

With significant hedge fund interest and strong upside, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is one of the most promising robotics stocks.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) is expanding its ground robotics portfolio at a moment when the stock is under serious pressure, with analysts still seeing substantial long-term value despite a sharp selloff.

On June 14, 2026, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) launched the TOM 50 RE, a compact backpackable uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) developed by its wholly owned subsidiary Telerob, unveiled at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.

Weighing under 10 kilograms and operable by a single soldier, the company designed the system for explosive ordnance disposal, reconnaissance, and operational support in GPS-denied and complex urban terrain. The TOM 50 RE features a tracked design with stair-climbing capability, four integrated infrared cameras for 360-degree situational awareness, onboard SLAM mapping, and a modular payload interface, with up to five hours of endurance and support for payloads up to five kilograms. AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) said the system can also serve as a mobile communications relay when operating alongside its telemax EVO ground robots.

The product launch comes as AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV)’s stock hit a 52-week low of $141.73 on June 24, 2026, down more than 40% year-to-date and roughly 60% since a stop-work order on the SCAR program.

On June 23, 2026, BTIG analyst Andre Madrid cut the firm’s price target on AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) to $205 from $330, keeping a “Buy” rating, citing the SCAR program loss, slower award cadence, and margin pressure in the company’s Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy segment.

Despite that, AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) still commands a street-high price target of $400, with 90% of covering analysts remaining confident on the shares.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles, ground robotic systems, and loitering munitions.