Intech Investment Management LLC Sells 9,456 Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Intech Investment Management LLC cut its holdings in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 42.8% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 12,630 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 9,456 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $3,977,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in AeroVironment by 60.0% in the 3rd quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. AlphaQuest LLC bought a new stake in AeroVironment in the third quarter valued at $25,000. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increased its position in AeroVironment by 100.0% during the 3rd 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 during the period. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in AeroVironment in the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other AeroVironment news, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.92, for a total value of $50,184.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 5,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,504,014.48. This trade represents a 3.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $377.62, for a total value of $377,620.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 51,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,258,997.62. This represents a 1.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 4,339 shares of company stock worth $1,353,910 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

Key AeroVironment News

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large U.S. Army order bolsters revenue visibility — AV received a $186 million delivery order for Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 systems, reinforcing government demand for AVAV’s precision loitering munitions. Why AeroVironment (AVAV) Is Down 7.8% After Landing a $186 Million Switchblade Order – And What’s Next
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds and analyst optimism — Aerospace/defense stocks are strong and many analysts remain bullish on AVAV (consensus price target materially above the current price), which supports upside if margins and earnings improve. Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment’s Earnings Could Close the Gap
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement — Jim Cramer called AeroVironment “a very good company, very well‑run,” which can help sentiment among retail investors and reduce downside risk from short‑term headlines. Jim Cramer on AeroVironment: “A Very Good Company, Very Well-Run”
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings call is a near‑term catalyst — Management will report Q3 FY2026 results after the close and host a conference call; the print and guidance/revenue mix commentary will likely drive short‑term stock direction. AV, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data appears unreliable — Recent entries show zero shares and NaN changes; available figures don’t indicate a material short squeeze threat or fresh shorting pressure at this time.
• Negative Sentiment: Stock fell on valuation and margin concerns despite the order — Coverage and commentary point to AVAV trading as an expensive drone/defense name; investors reacted negatively because strong top‑line orders haven’t yet translated into margin recovery or consistent EPS beats. Why Did AeroVironment Stock Drop Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure and execution risks — Recent commentary and analysis cite lower adjusted gross margins (Oracle ERP transition costs, mix shift after the BlueHalo acquisition, and government shipment delays) that suppress near‑term profitability until product mix and systems issues normalize. Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment’s Earnings Could Close the Gap

AeroVironment Stock Performance

Shares of AeroVironment stock opened at $252.25 on Monday. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 1 year low of $102.25 and a 1 year high of $417.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $287.75 and its 200 day moving average is $294.15. The stock has a market cap of $12.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -201.80, a PEG ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 5.08 and a quick ratio of 4.29.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.43). The firm had revenue of $472.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $466.16 million. AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.42% and a negative net margin of 5.08%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 150.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.47 earnings per share. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.400-3.550 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

AVAV has been the topic of a number of research reports. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $355.00 target price on the stock. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $415.00 price objective on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Monday, January 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, AeroVironment presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $367.00.

About AeroVironment

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.