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Drone Maker AEVEX Soars on $320 Million IPO
17 Apr
Summary
- AEVEX successfully raised $320 million in its U.S. IPO.
- The drone company priced its shares at $20 each.
- AEVEX provides surveillance and reconnaissance for U.S. government forces.
Defense contractor AEVEX announced on Thursday, April 16, 2026, that it successfully raised $320 million in its U.S. initial public offering. The company priced its shares at $20 each, selling 16 million shares within its expected range.
AEVEX, based in Solana Beach, California, provides airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services. Their offerings include advanced unmanned systems capable of delivering munitions and performing guided strikes against targets, primarily serving the U.S. government and allied forces.
The successful IPO comes as defense-linked companies are increasingly tapping equity markets. Investor interest has surged due to the Middle East conflict and rising global defense spending, with companies like AEVEX finding a receptive audience among institutional investors seeking hedges against instability.
AEVEX is scheduled to list on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, April 17, 2026, under the ticker symbol "AVEX". Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, and Jefferies managed the offering.
