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Investing.com - H.C. Wainwright raised its price target on Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ:DPRO) to $9.00 from $6.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the drone manufacturer’s stock. The company, currently valued at $183 million, has shown strong momentum with its stock trading at $8.14. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value.
The price target increase follows Tuesday’s announcement that Draganfly was selected by the U.S. Army to provide Flex FPV drone systems. Under the initial order, Draganfly will deliver Flex FPV drones and establish on-site manufacturing capabilities within overseas U.S. Forces facilities.
Draganfly shares jumped 17.1% in Tuesday trading compared to a 0.1% increase in the Russell 2000 Index, contributing to an impressive 31% gain over the past week and 233% surge over six months. The company will also provide flight and manufacturing training to Army personnel to sustain operations and manage logistics, ensuring a secure, NDAA-compliant supply chain. InvestingPro data reveals 15+ additional insights about DPRO’s performance and financial health.
While financial terms of the Army contract were not disclosed, H.C. Wainwright believes the announcement could contribute to Draganfly’s revenue as early as the fourth quarter of 2025, with more material impact beginning in 2026.
The investment firm increased its valuation multiple based on a new 2026 revenue estimate of C$17.5 million, citing that the Army contract could provide added credibility to Draganfly’s product suite and potentially drive additional order volume.
In other recent news, Draganfly Inc. reported a 37% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, alongside a 22% rise year-over-year. Despite these gains, the company recorded a comprehensive loss of $4.7 million, which is an improvement from the $7.1 million loss in the same quarter last year. The company’s cash position has strengthened significantly, reaching $68 million post-financing. Additionally, Draganfly is positioned to support Canada’s military aid package to Ukraine, which includes over $220 million for drone and counter-drone capabilities. This support is part of a larger $2 billion aid package announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Furthermore, Draganfly recently showcased its Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drone systems at the U.S. Department of Defense Technology Readiness exercise at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The company was one of four invited to demonstrate First Person View capabilities during this multi-domain defense exercise.
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