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

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) Director Stephen Page sold 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.41, for a total value of $43,602.50. Following the transaction, the director owned 49,001 shares in the company, valued at $8,546,264.41. This represents a 0.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

AeroVironment Trading Down 3.0%

NASDAQ:AVAV opened at $166.71 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $183.60 and its 200 day moving average price is $233.10. The company has a market capitalization of $8.32 billion, a PE ratio of -38.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a quick ratio of 4.54, a current ratio of 5.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 52-week low of $156.00 and a 52-week high of $417.86.

Trending Headlines about AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms, including Robbins LLP, Rosen, Pomerantz, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, Faruqi & Faruqi, and Schall, announced or promoted class-action claims against AeroVironment, keeping investor focus on alleged securities fraud and the July 27, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz said it filed a class action in federal court against AeroVironment and certain officers, alleging violations of federal securities laws and seeking damages for shareholders who bought during the class period. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky highlighted claims that AeroVironment executives allegedly overstated a $1.7 billion contract while the U.S. Space Force was reassessing its acquisition strategy, adding to concerns around disclosure and contract credibility. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: AeroVironment announced it will report fourth-quarter and full fiscal 2026 results on June 29, which could become a bigger catalyst if the company provides fresh guidance or updates on demand trends. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also unveiled a backpackable combat robot at Eurosatory 2026, showing continued expansion into ground robotics, but the product news is being overshadowed by the legal overhang. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Stephen F. Page disclosed a small stock sale under a pre-arranged trading plan; the filing is not, by itself, a major signal but can add to cautious sentiment. Article Title

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have weighed in on AVAV. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on AeroVironment from $389.00 to $315.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on AeroVironment from $390.00 to $305.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. KeyCorp lowered their target price 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. began coverage on AeroVironment in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $320.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded AeroVironment from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Two equities research 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $318.78.

Institutional Trading of AeroVironment

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. AlphaQuest LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Smithfield Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Huntington National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 72.1% in the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 105 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the period. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 86.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.