Apollon Wealth Management LLC Has $1.06 Million Stake in AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Apollon Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 147.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,375 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,609 shares during the quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $1,058,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings 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 buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 7.8% during the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 498 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $157,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank grew its position in shares of AeroVironment by 72.1% in the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 105 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ballentine Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 3.9% during the third quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 1,247 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $393,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. 86.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment

In other AeroVironment news, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 879 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $267.60, for a total value of $235,220.40. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 16,422 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,394,527.20. This trade represents a 5.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 1,000 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the director owned 51,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,258,997.62. The trade was a 1.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 3,725 shares of company stock worth $1,068,621 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.81% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ AVAV opened at $194.52 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.71 billion, a P/E ratio of -44.82, a PEG ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 1.38. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $221.45 and its 200 day moving average is $282.37. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 52 week low of $138.00 and a 52 week high of $417.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 4.54 and a current ratio of 5.51.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.68 by ($0.04). AeroVironment had a positive return on equity of 3.26% and a negative net margin of 13.93%.The firm had revenue of $408.05 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $487.94 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.30 EPS. The company’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. Sell-side analysts forecast that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AeroVironment News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction to fresh government spending and contract activity lifted defense/space peers and helped AVAV as investors price stronger near-term demand for unmanned systems and related tech. AeroVironment, Kratos, and Mercury Systems Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas flagged upside for AVAV on steady demand, signaling analyst conviction that revenue tailwinds and backlog visibility could support further share gains. This can attract buy-side interest and lift target/earnings expectations. BNP Paribas sees upside for AeroVironment amid steady demand
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and buy-side commentary remain supportive: AVAV was given an average “Moderate Buy” analyst rating, which can sustain investor confidence and trading momentum. AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary highlights AVAV’s acquisition strategy as strengthening its tech stack and opening new revenue streams—positive for medium-term growth and margin expansion if integration succeeds. Are AeroVironment’s Acquisitions Powering Its Future Growth Path?
• Neutral Sentiment: The company named Sean T. Woodward as EVP & Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, providing leadership continuity during rapid growth; this reduces execution risk but is not an immediate revenue catalyst. AV Appoints Sean Woodward as Chief Financial Officer
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader space/defense interest from events like Artemis II is drawing investor attention to aerospace suppliers such as AVAV; thematic interest can lift multiples but is less predictive of company-specific earnings. Looking to Profit From the Artemis II Mission? Buy RocketLab and AeroVironment Stocks.
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investor investigation into AVAV, a potential class-action precursor that can introduce legal uncertainty, potential costs, and near-term share pressure if it leads to litigation. Investors should monitor filings and any company disclosures. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of AeroVironment, Inc. – AVAV

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AVAV has been the subject of several recent research reports. Zacks Research downgraded AeroVironment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Wall Street Zen downgraded AeroVironment from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. Needham & Company LLC reduced their target price on shares of AeroVironment from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $389.00 to $315.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $318.78.

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.