AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV Shares Sold by NewEdge Wealth LLC

NewEdge Wealth LLC cut its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 51.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,670 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 3,901 shares during the period. NewEdge Wealth LLC’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $1,156,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Syon Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 14.9% in the 3rd quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 1,598 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $503,000 after acquiring an additional 207 shares during the period. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC boosted its position in AeroVironment by 12.0% during the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 2,178 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $686,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in AeroVironment by 7.8% in the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 498 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 1.5% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,530,073 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,111,585,000 after buying an additional 51,959 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC acquired a new position in shares of AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter worth $2,233,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

Shares of AVAV opened at $264.63 on Monday. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 1 year low of $102.25 and a 1 year high of $417.86. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $285.39 and its 200 day simple moving average is $293.91. The company has a market capitalization of $13.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -211.70, a PEG ratio of 3.99 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 4.29 and a current ratio of 5.08.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.43). AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 5.08% and a positive return on equity of 3.42%. The business had revenue of $472.51 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $466.16 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.47 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 150.7% on a year-over-year basis. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.400-3.550 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $390.00 price objective on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on AeroVironment in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $320.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Zacks Research raised AeroVironment from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AeroVironment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $367.00.

Key Stories Impacting AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bull case: a Seeking Alpha deep dive highlights the BlueHalo acquisition, the firm’s LOCUST directed‑energy progress, a $1.1B funded / $3B unfunded backlog and ~93% 2026 revenue visibility — analysts there model a fair value near $290, supporting upside vs. recent prices. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum note: The Motley Fool reports AVAV “climbed 15%” recently, citing an unexpected catalyst and increased Wall Street attention — this type of momentum can attract short‑term buyers. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage: UBS initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $259 price target (slightly below recent levels) — this provides more liquidity in analyst views but is unlikely to spark a major re‑rating on its own. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access: AV’s CFO will appear at the Citizens Technology Conference (fireside chat March 2, to be webcast) — useful for incremental transparency but not an immediate earnings catalyst. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: a Yahoo piece questions whether the recent ~33% pullback already prices in risk and examines DCF upside potential — highlights disagreement among investors on fair value, which can sustain volatility. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Critical take: a Seeking Alpha column titled “Shockingly Uninteresting” raises skeptical points on growth durability and excitement, which can reinforce selling pressure among more value‑oriented investors. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Noisy short‑interest reports: multiple feeds flagged a “large increase” in February short interest, but the published figures appear inconsistent/erroneous (zeros/NaN). Even so, headlines about rising shorts can trigger fear/stop‑loss selling and add to intraday downside.

Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment

In related news, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $250.92, for a total value of $50,184.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 5,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,504,014.48. The trade was a 3.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 879 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $267.60, for a total transaction of $235,220.40. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 16,422 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,394,527.20. This trade represents a 5.08% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 4,339 shares of company stock worth $1,353,910 in the last 90 days. 0.81% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.