AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV Shares Sold by Victory Capital Management Inc.

Victory Capital Management Inc. lessened its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 14.9% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 33,007 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 5,789 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $10,394,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new position in AeroVironment during the 1st quarter worth approximately $225,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the second quarter valued at approximately $285,000. Wedbush Securities Inc. purchased a new position in shares of AeroVironment during the second quarter worth approximately $273,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its position in shares of AeroVironment by 108.4% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 346 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $99,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 10,156 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,894,000 after acquiring an additional 718 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Price Performance

AeroVironment stock opened at $207.73 on Thursday. AeroVironment, Inc. has a one year low of $102.25 and a one year high of $417.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 4.29 and a current ratio of 5.08. The business has a fifty day moving average of $282.58 and a two-hundred day moving average of $292.68. The company has a market cap of $10.37 billion, a P/E ratio of -47.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 1.26.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.72 by ($0.08). AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.52% and a negative net margin of 13.93%.The company had revenue of $408.05 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $487.94 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.30 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 143.4% compared to the same quarter last year. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.100 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at AeroVironment

In related news, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 5,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,504,014.48. This trade represents a 3.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $75,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 50,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,000,300. The trade was a 0.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 4,474 shares of company stock valued at $1,390,404 in the last quarter. 0.81% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on AVAV. Citigroup restated a “market outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Monday, January 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on AeroVironment in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $320.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group decreased their price objective on AeroVironment from $259.00 to $236.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their target price on AeroVironment from $335.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $329.89.

AeroVironment News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing defense demand and strategic positioning could support long‑term upside — analysts and commentary note strong secular demand for drones/C‑UAS and AeroVironment’s product set (Titan RF, counter‑drone tech) as a tailwind. KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat frames the pullback as a value opportunity given a still‑healthy balance sheet, backlog and institutional buying; this view supports a potential rebound if execution and contract clarity improve. AeroVironment Touches Down On Value Opportunity
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate insider activity — the CFO sold 396 shares (SEC filing). Small in size but worth noting for active traders who monitor insider transactions. SEC Form 4 – Kevin Patrick McDonnell
• Negative Sentiment: Q3 results missed expectations: revenue of ~$408M (vs. ~\$488M est.) and adjusted EPS of $0.64 missed consensus; management cut FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.75–$3.10 and trimmed revenue guidance — the core reason for the selloff. AeroVironment Shares Plunge on Q3 Miss and Weak Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Material contract uncertainty: reports highlight potential termination/uncertainty around the SCAR program and exposure tied to a ~$1.7B Space Force contract — a direct hit to revenue visibility. AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Plunges 9% on Q3 Miss and $1.7B Contract Uncertainty
• Negative Sentiment: New debt issuance: AeroVironment disclosed $727M in notes which raises leverage, tightens covenants and increases liquidity risk — a balance‑sheet factor investors may view unfavorably while revenue visibility is reduced. AeroVironment’s $727 Million Notes Raise Leverage, Tighten Covenants and Heighten Liquidity Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst targets and ratings were trimmed across multiple firms (Stifel, RBC, KeyBanc, UBS, others), reflecting reduced near‑term expectations and weighing on sentiment. Analyst Price Target Moves (Benzinga roundup)
• Negative Sentiment: Investor litigation alert: a law firm announced an investigation into shareholder claims, which adds legal/overhang risk. Pomerantz Investor Alert

AeroVironment 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.