AVAV
AeroVironment Inc
$164.25
+0.23%
$8.2B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$8.2B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (84%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$1.2B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 3 sells
Insider Activity0B / 9S
Insider Net $-$780.9K
Reddit Sentiment55° Neutral
SEC Reports6
Recent Activity
May 15, 2026
Insider
PAGE STEPHEN F sold 250 shares
Director @ $162.31 ($40.6K)
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 55.9% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 283,248 | Exempt: 302 | TRF Vol: 506,895 | Short Ratio: 55.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
Apr 15, 2026
SEC
Stephen F. Page, a director of AeroVironment Inc, filed a Form 144 to notify of the proposed sale of 750 shares of commo
144 — Impact 2/10
Apr 15, 2026
Insider
PAGE STEPHEN F sold 250 shares
Director @ $197.29 ($49.3K)
Apr 13, 2026
SEC
AeroVironment appointed Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Kevin McDonnell. Woodward wi
8-K — Impact 3/10
Apr 13, 2026
Insider
Smith Robert Fendlay sold 1,800 shares
Chief Operating Officer @ $194.39 ($349.9K)
Apr 9, 2026
SEC
AeroVironment appointed Robert Smith as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Brad Truesdell who is retiring. Truesdell wil
8-K — Impact 3/10
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
391,316 shares ($94.7M)
Price Targets
$309.88
+88.7% upside
Strong Buy
Current $164.25
Low $235.00
Median $305.00
High $450.00
17 analysts
$235.00
$450.00
Analyst Ratings
8Strong Buy
13Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Raymond James | UPGRADE | Underperform → Market Perform |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 12, 2026 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.47 | $1.28 — $1.67 | -9% YoY | 14 |
| Next Q | $0.71 | $0.41 — $0.85 | 123% YoY | 10 |
| Current FY | $2.88 | $2.71 — $3.07 | -12% YoY | 16 |
| Next FY | $4.05 | $2.53 — $4.95 | 41% YoY | 17 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Stephen F. Page, a director of AeroVironment Inc, filed a Form 144 to notify of the proposed sale of 750 shares of commo
Apr 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
AeroVironment appointed Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Kevin McDonnell. Woodward wi
Apr 13, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $855.6M | — |
| NORGES BANK | $94.7M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $85.7M | TRIM |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $71.9M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $43.6M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN | SELL | $40.6K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN | SELL | $49.3K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Smith Robert | A | $349.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Shackley Brian | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN | SELL | $53.1K |
Reddit Sentiment
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Neutral
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8 institutional holders with $1.2B total value (5,076,295 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, NORGES, MORGAN. Net selling activity: 3 institutions trimmed/exited vs 2 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 3,537,264 | $855.6M | 69.7% | — |
| 2 | NORGES BANK | 391,316 | $94.7M | 7.7% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 354,479 | $85.7M | 7.0% | TRIM -39.1% |
| 4 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 297,261 | $71.9M | 5.9% | NEW |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 180,138 | $43.6M | 3.5% | TRIM -40.3% |
| 6 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 112,856 | $27.3M | 2.2% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 108,431 | $26.2M | 2.1% | DOUBLED +110.7% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 94,550 | $22.9M | 1.9% | TRIM -65.8% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 391,316 | — | $94.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 581,795 | 354,479 | -39.1% | $85.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 112,856 | — | $27.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 276,120 | 94,550 | -65.8% | $22.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 27,327 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 408,210 | 581,795 | +42.5% | $183.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 444,583 | 304,975 | -31.4% | $96.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 188,661 | 276,120 | +46.4% | $86.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 249,601 | 148,927 | -40.3% | $46.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 46,635 | 98,270 | +110.7% | $30.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 27,327 | — | $8.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 265,626 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 349,876 | 444,583 | +27.1% | $126.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 265,626 | — | $75.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 54,105 | 249,601 | +361.3% | $71.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 2,343 | 188,661 | +7952.1% | $53.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 263,721 | 349,876 | +32.7% | $41.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 332,721 | 211,195 | -36.5% | $25.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 130,691 | 2,343 | -98.2% | $279.3K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 243,694 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 196,696 | 332,721 | +69.2% | $51.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 105,361 | 263,721 | +150.3% | $40.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 70,936 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 256,688 | — | $51.5M | 2024-Q3 |
4 unique insiders with 9 transactions. Net insider value: -$780.9K ($0.00 bought, $780.9K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 250 | $162.31 | $40.6K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 250 | $197.29 | $49.3K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Smith Robert Fendlay | Chief Operating Officer | A | 1,800 | $194.39 | $349.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Shackley Brian Charles | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 707 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 250 | $212.52 | $53.1K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Shackley Brian Charles | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 200 | $212.52 | $42.5K |
| Mar 10, 2026 | McDonnell Kevin Patrick | CFO | SELL | 396 | $224.55 | $88.9K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 250 | $300.00 | $75.0K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 250 | $275.00 | $68.8K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | PAGE STEPHEN F | Director | SELL | 500 | $254.95 | $127.5K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | McDonnell Kevin Patrick | CFO | SELL | 879 | $267.60 | $235.2K |
6 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 6 neutral. Avg impact: 2.8/10.
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Stephen F. Page, a director of AeroVironment Inc, filed a Form 144 to notify of the proposed sale of
Apr 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
AeroVironment appointed Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Kevin Mc
Apr 13, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
AeroVironment appointed Robert Smith as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Brad Truesdell who is ret
Apr 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two insiders at AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) conducted open-market sales totaling $95,634 in the past w
Mar 19, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
AeroVironment Inc. announced that Brad Truesdell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offic
Mar 18, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
AeroVironment (AVAV) adopted a new Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective March 1, 2026,
Mar 5, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (84% buy). Based on 25 analysts: 8 strong buy, 13 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$309.88 mean target
+88.7% upside
Strong Buy (1.63)
$235.00 Low
$450.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $164.25 |
| Target Low | $235.00 |
| Target Mean | $309.88 |
| Target Median | $305.00 |
| Target High | $450.00 |
| # Analysts | 17 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.63) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-04-30 |
$1.47 | $1.28 | $1.67 | -8.6% | -0.0% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 104.4% | 14 |
| Next Q 2026-07-31 |
$0.71 | $0.41 | $0.85 | 123.0% | -0.1% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.5B | 9.7% | 10 |
| Current FY 2026-04-30 |
$2.88 | $2.71 | $3.07 | -12.2% | +0.0% | 1↑ 0↓ | $1.9B | 132.0% | 16 |
| Next FY 2027-04-30 |
$4.05 | $2.53 | $4.95 | 40.6% | -0.0% | 0↑ 1↓ | $2.2B | 15.3% | 17 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.472 | |
| 7d ago | $1.472 | |
| 30d ago | $1.473 | -0.001 |
| 60d ago | $1.471 | +0.001 |
| 90d ago | $1.907 | -0.435 |
15 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 3 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Raymond James | UPGRADE | Underperform | Market Perform |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 12, 2026 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Citizens | MAINTAIN | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 3, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Raymond James | DOWNGRADE | Strong Buy | Underperform |
| Feb 18, 2026 | UBS | INITIATE | — | Neutral |
| Feb 17, 2026 | JP Morgan | INITIATE | — | Overweight |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Citizens | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 26, 2026 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Keybanc | INITIATE | — | Overweight |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Citizens | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Cantor Fitzgerald | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 8, 2025 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Nov 24, 2025 | BTIG | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 84% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 84% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 91% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
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15 mentions
5 bullish
3 bearish
14 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 7, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 2 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | 40° Cool | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 55.9% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 283,248 | Exempt: 302 | TRF Vol: 506,895 | Short Ratio: 55.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 58.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 352,867 | Exempt: 57,440 | TRF Vol: 603,042 | Short Ratio: 58.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 62.8% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 353,206 | Exempt: 1,057 | TRF Vol: 562,299 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 60.8% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 308,212 | Exempt: 14,879 | TRF Vol: 507,045 | Short Ratio: 60.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 62.2% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 322,306 | Exempt: 2,707 | TRF Vol: 518,435 | Short Ratio: 62.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 69.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 406,921 | Exempt: 608 | TRF Vol: 585,955 | Short Ratio: 69.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 64.6% short (0.8M / 1.3M)
Short: 816,395 | Exempt: 801 | TRF Vol: 1,264,007 | Short Ratio: 64.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 17, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: AVAV — 58.3% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 467,119 | Exempt: 1,193 | TRF Vol: 800,798 | Short Ratio: 58.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 24, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 26,661 shares ($5.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260324, Price: $206.27, FTD Value: $5,499,364.47, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK
Mar 23, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 12,463 shares ($2.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260323, Price: $197.72, FTD Value: $2,464,184.36, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK
Mar 11, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 3,343 shares ($0.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260311, Price: $221.57, FTD Value: $740,708.51, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK
Mar 10, 2026
earnings_calendar
AVAV Q3 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-03-10
Mar 3, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 7,825 shares ($1.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260303, Price: $208.32, FTD Value: $1,630,104, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK
Feb 12, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 15,340 shares ($3.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260212, Price: $243.42, FTD Value: $3,734,062.8, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK
Feb 9, 2026
short_interest
FTD: AVAV — 3,821 shares ($1.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260209, Price: $257.20, FTD Value: $982,761.2, AEROVIRONMENT INC COM STK