AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) CFO Sells $235,220.40 in Stock

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 879 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 16,422 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,394,527.20. This represents a 5.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, January 12th, Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of AeroVironment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $367.60, for a total value of $367,232.40.
• On Wednesday, December 10th, Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 511 shares of AeroVironment stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $249.37, for a total transaction of $127,428.07.

AeroVironment Stock Up 3.7%

Shares of AeroVironment stock opened at $243.87 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 5.08, a quick ratio of 4.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 12-month low of $102.25 and a 12-month high of $417.86. The company has a market cap of $12.18 billion, a P/E ratio of -195.10, a PEG ratio of 3.48 and a beta of 1.23. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $284.98 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $293.59.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $472.51 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $466.16 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.47 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 150.7% on a year-over-year basis. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.400-3.550 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 60.0% during the third quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its position in AeroVironment by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC bought a new position in AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AeroVironment in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently commented on AVAV shares. Citizens Jmp restated a “market outperform” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $400.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $415.00 price target on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, KeyCorp boosted their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $285.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $378.06.

Key Stories Impacting AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. Army deployed AVAV’s LOCUST counter‑drone laser near El Paso, triggering a temporary seven‑hour airspace shutdown — strong product validation and a high‑profile fielding by a major customer that can support future contract wins and revenue visibility. Exclusive: AeroVironment’s LOCUST counter-drone laser used by US Army near El Paso airport, sources say
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” view and put a $400 price target on AVAV — a sizable upside that can attract buyers and help underpin the rally if follow‑through on defense program wins continues. Benzinga / TickerReport note on analyst reaffirmation
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest filings for mid‑February show “0” shorted shares and a 0.0 days‑to‑cover figure — this appears to be a reporting anomaly rather than a meaningful change in short positions and should not be interpreted as a shift in short‑seller sentiment. (No reliable source link available)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CFO Kevin McDonnell sold 879 shares (~5% reduction in his disclosed holding), a transaction disclosed to the SEC. Media coverage tied the sale to a near‑term price pullback (some outlets reported ~7.5% weakness after the sale), which can amplify short‑term selling pressure and investor caution. AeroVironment Stock Price Down 7.5% Following Insider Selling SEC Form 4 (CFO sale)

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.