AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV – Get Free Report) was down 6.4% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $193.52 and last traded at $197.72. Approximately 2,037,771 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 3% from the average daily volume of 1,970,733 shares. The stock had previously closed at $211.35.
AeroVironment News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Buy on AeroVironment, which provides analyst support that can temper selling pressure and attract buyers. Canaccord Genuity Remains a Buy on AeroVironment (AVAV)
- Positive Sentiment: Increased media exposure (featured in coverage highlighting its counter‑drone/laser capabilities) could draw renewed investor interest around AeroVironment’s technology roadmap. This Company Promises to Shoot Down Drones with Lasers. Is Its Stock a Buy Here?
- Neutral Sentiment: Street coverage is mixed but leans constructive overall (a consensus “Moderate Buy”), meaning analyst views are supportive but varied on timing and valuation. AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Management presentations (JPMorgan Industrials conference transcript) reiterate strategy and integration plans (BlueHalo/SCAR), useful for long‑term investors but not an immediate catalyst. AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Reported insider selling has pressured the stock in the short term and contributed to intraday weakness. AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Trading Down 3% After Insider Selling
- Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz announced an investor investigation into AeroVironment, raising legal/settlement risk and increasing uncertainty for holders. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of AeroVironment, Inc. – AVAV
- Negative Sentiment: Street research and coverage point to valuation cuts and execution risk — analysts trimmed fair‑value estimates after SCAR program developments and Q3 results, while Zacks highlights supply‑chain, labor and contract risks that help explain recent multi‑week declines. How The AeroVironment (AVAV) Investment Story Is Shifting After SCAR And BlueHalo Developments AVAV Stock Declines 17.2% in 3 Months: What’s Next for Investors?
- Negative Sentiment: Macro risk — rising yields and geopolitical uncertainty (Middle East war) are cited by investors as catalysts that could disproportionately pressure high‑growth, defense‑tech names including AVAV. Tesla, Palantir, AeroVironment Seen At Risk: Gary Black Says War Outcome Could Drive Sharp Rebound
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts recently commented on AVAV shares. Citizens Jmp decreased their target price on AeroVironment from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research cut AeroVironment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Raymond James Financial reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $486.00 to $429.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AeroVironment currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $318.78.
AeroVironment Price Performance
The stock has a market cap of $9.87 billion, a P/E ratio of -45.56, a P/E/G ratio of 3.76 and a beta of 1.26. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $272.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $291.04. The company has a quick ratio of 4.54, a current ratio of 5.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $408.05 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $487.94 million. AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.26% and a negative net margin of 13.93%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 143.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.30 earnings per share. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.100 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment
In other AeroVironment news, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $212.52, for a total transaction of $53,130.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 49,751 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,573,082.52. This trade represents a 0.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $212.52, for a total transaction of $42,504.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 5,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,231,340.88. This represents a 3.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 4,924 shares of company stock valued at $1,486,038 in the last three months. 0.81% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of AeroVironment
Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. AlphaQuest LLC bought a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Tema Etfs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in AeroVironment during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 100.0% during the third quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. 86.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
AeroVironment Company Profile
AeroVironment, Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) is a technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), tactical missiles and precision loitering munitions, electric vehicle charging and scalable energy systems. Headquartered in Monrovia, California, the company develops solutions for defense, public safety and commercial markets. Their offerings include small UAS for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as advanced weapons systems designed to meet the needs of modern military operations.
The company’s unmanned aerial systems portfolio features platforms such as the Raven, Puma and Switchblade series, which are deployed by the U.S.
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