Traynor Capital Management Inc. Purchases Shares of 3,560 AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Traynor Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,560 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,121,000.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of AeroVironment by 60.0% during the 3rd quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC boosted its holdings in AeroVironment by 296.0% in the second quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 99 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares in the last quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in AeroVironment in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new position in shares of AeroVironment during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. 86.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Stephen F. Page sold 1,000 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $377.62, for a total value of $377,620.00. Following the sale, the director owned 51,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,258,997.62. The trade was a 1.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $367.60, for a total value of $367,232.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 17,301 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,359,847.60. The trade was a 5.46% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,223 shares of company stock valued at $1,092,503. Company insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

AVAV stock opened at $306.94 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 4.29, a current ratio of 5.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The firm has a market cap of $15.33 billion, a PE ratio of -245.55, a P/E/G ratio of 4.58 and a beta of 1.16. The business has a 50 day moving average of $288.23 and a 200-day moving average of $294.48. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 12-month low of $102.25 and a 12-month high of $417.86.

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

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

AVAV has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings raised shares of AeroVironment from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their target price on shares of AeroVironment from $335.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $415.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Monday. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on AeroVironment from $267.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, AeroVironment has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $378.06.

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.