Silver Oak Securities Incorporated Buys Shares of 5,834 AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Silver Oak Securities Incorporated bought a new stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,834 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,423,000.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 60.0% during the third 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 last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC acquired a new position in AeroVironment in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its stake in AeroVironment by 100.0% in the third quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Trading Up 3.4%

AVAV opened at $183.05 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $243.93 and its two-hundred day moving average is $289.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 4.54 and a current ratio of 5.51. The firm has a market cap of $9.14 billion, a PE ratio of -42.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 1.26. AeroVironment, Inc. has a twelve month low of $102.25 and a twelve month high of $417.86.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.68 by ($0.04). AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 13.93% and a positive return on equity of 3.26%. The firm had revenue of $408.05 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $487.94 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.30 EPS. AeroVironment’s quarterly revenue was up 143.4% on a year-over-year basis. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.100 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AVAV has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. KeyCorp cut their price target on AeroVironment from $330.00 to $295.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on AeroVironment in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $320.00 price objective for the company. Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on AeroVironment from $391.00 to $290.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on AeroVironment from $335.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reduced their target price on AeroVironment from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AeroVironment presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $318.78.

More AeroVironment News

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment won two U.S. Army firm‑fixed‑price contracts, including work for the P550 long‑range reconnaissance UAV and a GENESIS spectral imaging program — these awards validate product demand in defense programs and support future revenue growth. Army Deals Test Growth Story And Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer said he “likes” AeroVironment but flagged a contested contract issue — this is attention‑positive from a well‑known commentator but highlights uncertainty around at least one contract. Expect short‑term volatility from media‑driven flows. Cramer Likes AVAV but Notes Contested Contract
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (Kratos et al.) are drawing investor attention to AVAV’s competitive position in unmanned systems; such coverage can drive flows into or out of AVAV based on relative valuation and growth outlook. AVAV vs KTOS Comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investigation into AeroVironment on behalf of investors — legal probes can increase uncertainty, potential costs, and create near‑term selling pressure until details are resolved. Pomerantz Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: A valuation/earnings review highlights AVAV’s recent share pullback and flags a US$1.6B revenue base alongside a large net loss and a low “value score,” underscoring investor concern over current valuation versus fundamentals. That analysis helps explain recent weakness and analyst scrutiny. Valuation After Recent Pullback
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector notes about other drone companies (and a chart showing one competitor’s lower sales guide) are adding mixed signals for investors sizing exposure to the drone/defense theme. Industry Sales/Guidance Context

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of the firm’s 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 17,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,359,847.60. This trade represents a 5.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $212.52, for a total value of $42,504.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 5,794 shares in the company, valued at $1,231,340.88. This trade represents a 3.34% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 4,724 shares of company stock worth $1,435,854. Corporate insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

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.