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Drone stocks
Ready to invest in the aerial tech industry? Consider these 9 stocks.
The best drone stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
9 drone stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the aerial tech industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- AeroVironment (AVAV)
- Ehang (EH)
- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
- Boeing (BA)
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
- GoPro (GPRO)
- Amazon-com (AMZN)
- Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
- Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions (KTOS)
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Take a deeper dive into drone stocks
If you're interested in investing in the aerial tech industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. AeroVironment (AVAV)
AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, delivers, and supports a portfolio of robotic systems and related services for government agencies and businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile System (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS).
AeroVironment stock opened the day at $85.62 after a previous close of $86.97. The latest price was $83.38 (25-minute delay). AeroVironment is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD453.2 million and employs 1,214 staff.
- Market capitalization: $2,130,320,768
- P/E ratio: 1420.8334
- PEG ratio: 1.7155
2. Ehang (EH)
EHang Holdings Limited operates as an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company in the People's Republic of China, East Asia, Europe, and internationally. It designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and operates AAVs, as well as their supporting systems and infrastructure for various industries and applications, including passenger transportation, logistics, smart city management, and aerial media solutions. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China. . . . .
Ehang stock opened the day at $37.32 after a previous close of $38.74. The latest price was $37.92 (25-minute delay). Ehang is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$42.1 million and employs 326 staff.
- Market capitalization: $236,302,768
3. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle management and command and control systems.
Northrop Grumman Corporation stock opened the day at $487.00 after a previous close of $490.28. The latest price was $484.45 (25-minute delay). Northrop Grumman Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$35 billion and employs 88,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $73,448,349,696
- P/E ratio: 13.6911
- PEG ratio: 10.542
4. Boeing (BA)
The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sales, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; Global Services; and Boeing Capital. The Commercial Airplanes segment provides commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo requirements, as well as fleet support services.
Boeing stock opened the day at $130.28 after a previous close of $133.51. The latest price was $132.11 (25-minute delay). Boeing is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$60.7 billion and employs 142,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $71,898,636,288
- PEG ratio: 6.5305
5. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics, and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, and internationally. The company's Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building 3D designs and virtual worlds. Its Compute & Networking segment provides Data Center platforms and systems for AI, HPC, and accelerated computing; Mellanox networking and interconnect solutions; automotive AI Cockpit, autonomous driving development agreements, and autonomous vehicle solutions; cryptocurrency mining processors; Jetson for robotics and other embedded platforms; and NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software.
NVIDIA Corporation stock opened the day at $129.14 after a previous close of $131.67. The latest price was $132.09 (25-minute delay). NVIDIA Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$29.7 billion and employs 22,473 staff.
- Market capitalization: $311,799,054,336
- P/E ratio: 33.5532
- PEG ratio: 3.126
6. GoPro (GPRO)
GoPro, Inc. develops and sells cameras, mountable and wearable accessories, and subscription services and software in the United States and internationally. The company offers cloud connected HERO10 Black, HERO9 Black, and HERO8 Black waterproof cameras; MAX, a 360-degree waterproof camera; GoPro, a subscription service that includes full access to the Quik app, cloud storage supporting source video and photo quality, camera replacement, and damage protection; Quik subscription provides access to editing tools, which allows users to edit photos, videos, and create cinematic stories; and Quik app, a mobile app that enable users to get their favorite photos and videos with footage from any phone or camera.
GoPro stock opened the day at $5.10 after a previous close of $5.23. The latest price was $5.16 (25-minute delay). GoPro is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.2 billion and employs 766 staff.
- Market capitalization: $783,613,824
- P/E ratio: 2.2987
- PEG ratio: 1.0108
7. Amazon-com (AMZN)
Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions in North America and internationally.
Amazon-com stock opened the day at $118.25 after a previous close of $121.09. The latest price was $120.95 (25-minute delay). Amazon-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$485.9 billion and employs 1,523,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,180,539,027,456
- P/E ratio: 106.3119
- PEG ratio: 4.4998
8. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies.
Lockheed Martin Corporation stock opened the day at $406.11 after a previous close of $406.11. The latest price was $402.51 (25-minute delay). Lockheed Martin Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$64.2 billion and employs 114,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $102,425,567,232
- P/E ratio: 22.3289
- PEG ratio: 2.8534
9. Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions (KTOS)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a government contractor of the U. S. Department of Defense.
Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions stock opened the day at $28.00 after a previous close of $27.76. The latest price was $28.20 (25-minute delay). Kratos Defense-and-Security Solutions is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$832.6 million and employs 3,300 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,314,855,296
- PEG ratio: 34.1186
How to buy drone stocks
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- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like AVAV or AMZN.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the drone stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the aerial tech industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in drone stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — drone stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the aerial tech industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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