AEVEX Stock Jumps After Hours as Drone Maker Posts 307% Revenue Surge and New Air Force Deal

AEVEX Corp. shares jumped more than 10% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the drone maker reported a sharp first-quarter profit swing and announced new U.S. Air Force contracts. The stock had closed regular New York Stock Exchange trading down 0.23% at $26.27 before the late move.

21 May 2026

Drones · NYSE:AEVX · Technology

AEVEX Stock Jumps 35% After $320 Million Drone IPO as AVEX Tests Defense-Tech Demand

AEVEX Stock Jumps 35% After $320 Million Drone IPO as AVEX Tests Defense-Tech Demand

AEVEX Corp. jumped out of the gate, finishing its debut on the New York Stock Exchange roughly 35% above its $20 IPO price. The military-drone maker, which pulled in $320 million from the offering, wrapped up Friday at $26.93, opening the door for public investors to tap into the autonomous defense sector.

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Defense Technology·IPO News·NYSE:AEVX·Stock Market

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