Stephen Page Sells 250 Shares of AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Stock

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) Director Stephen Page sold 250 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.41, for a total transaction of $43,602.50. Following the sale, the director directly owned 49,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,546,264.41. The trade was a 0.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

NASDAQ:AVAV traded down $4.54 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $167.41. 529,127 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,549,699. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $183.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $233.90. AeroVironment, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $156.00 and a fifty-two week high of $417.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -38.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 4.54 and a current ratio of 5.51.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AVAV has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on AeroVironment from $260.00 to $235.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on AeroVironment from $325.00 to $250.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research raised AeroVironment from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. KeyCorp cut their target price on AeroVironment from $330.00 to $295.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $390.00 to $305.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $318.78.

Institutional Trading of AeroVironment

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. AlphaQuest LLC purchased a new position in AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Smithfield Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp purchased a new stake in AeroVironment in the third quarter worth $29,000. Huntington National Bank increased its holdings in AeroVironment by 72.1% in the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 105 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 86.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment introduced the TOM 50 RE backpackable robot for rapid reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal, reinforcing its autonomous systems pipeline and defense product momentum. AV Introduces TOM 50 RE, a Backpackable UGV for Rapid Reconnaissance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• Neutral Sentiment: The company said it will report fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results on June 29, which could be a catalyst if results or guidance differ meaningfully from expectations. AeroVironment, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms, including Rosen, The Gross Law Firm, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, Faruqi & Faruqi, Schall, and Levi & Korsinsky, continued promoting a securities class action with a July 27 lead-plaintiff deadline, keeping legal risk in focus for investors. Negative Sentiment: The Gross Law Firm Reminds AeroVironment, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit With a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of July 27, 2026 – AVAV

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.