Eos Management L.P. Makes New Investment in AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Eos Management L.P. purchased a new position in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,804 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $568,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of AeroVironment during the first quarter valued at approximately $225,000. ORG Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 296.0% in the second quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 99 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC lifted its position in AeroVironment by 64.3% during the second quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 654 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $186,000 after buying an additional 256 shares in the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp boosted its stake in AeroVironment by 22.1% during the second quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 5,610 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,599,000 after buying an additional 1,014 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sageworth Trust Co purchased a new stake in AeroVironment in the 2nd quarter valued at $311,000. 86.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

AeroVironment News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UES (an AV division) won a $75M U.S. Air Force task order to advance biotechnology and smart materials under the FRESH program — a meaningful government award that supports near-term revenue and R&D collaboration. AV’s UES Awarded $75 Million Task Order
• Positive Sentiment: AV and CAL Analytics launched an operational BVLOS airspace management facility with the U.S. Air Force and Ohio DOT — broadens product portfolio and supports commercialization of autonomous airspace tools. AV and CAL Analytics Launch Operational BVLOS Airspace Management Facility
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reiterated its Buy rating and broker consensus remains around “Moderate Buy,” which offers analyst support for the shares despite recent volatility. BTIG Research Reiterates Buy Rating for AeroVironment
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes a consensus “Moderate Buy” from brokerages — a signal that analysts broadly see upside over the medium term. AeroVironment Given Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary points to geopolitical tensions as tailwinds for defense spending, which could benefit AVAV demand over time. AeroVironment Gains Tailwinds as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Defense Investment
• Positive Sentiment: Management will present at TD Cowen’s Aerospace & Defense conference (February), offering a near-term investor event for model/guide clarity. AV, Inc. to Present at TD Cowen’s Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation-focused piece examines recent price swings — useful for investors reassessing risk/reward but not immediate news. A Closer Look At AeroVironment Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data in recent reports shows anomalous/zero values (likely a reporting error); no clear evidence of a rising short squeeze risk from this data. (Market data entry)
• Negative Sentiment: Some traders sold on the $75M award; Benzinga noted the stock fell on the contract news, suggesting the market may have expected a larger, more strategic win or was disappointed by other signals. What’s Going On With AeroVironment Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: A recent analysis says AVAV was hit last week by a Space Force-related setback and the stock had been priced for near‑perfect execution, so any program surprises have amplified downside. Why Shares of AeroVironment Got Crushed Last Week

AeroVironment Price Performance

AeroVironment stock opened at $306.94 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $288.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $294.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 4.29 and a current ratio of 5.08. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 1 year low of $102.25 and a 1 year high of $417.86. The company has a market capitalization of $15.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -245.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.58 and a beta of 1.16.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on AVAV shares. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their target price on shares of AeroVironment from $335.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of AeroVironment from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $378.06.

Insider Activity at AeroVironment

In related news, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $367.60, for a total transaction of $367,232.40. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 17,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,359,847.60. This represents a 5.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 1,000 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $377.62, for a total value of $377,620.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 51,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,258,997.62. This represents a 1.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,223 shares of company stock worth $1,092,503. 0.81% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.