Aevex Corp.'s stock surged 9.06% in after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations across multiple key metrics.

The defense technology company reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by 37.5% and swinging from a loss of $0.31 per share in the same period last year. Revenue showed remarkable growth, reaching $216.7 million, which surpassed expectations of $200.9 million and represented a 307% year-over-year increase. The company also swung to a net income of $21 million from a net loss of $27.3 million a year earlier.

Adding to the positive momentum, Aevex provided strong full-year 2026 guidance, projecting revenue between $600 million and $620 million, above the FactSet consensus estimate of $585 million. Separately, the company announced it was awarded $15.6 million in contracts by the U.S. Air Force to support advanced unmanned aircraft mission capabilities and modular airborne system integration efforts, further strengthening its defense portfolio and future revenue prospects.