AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) CAO Brian Charles Shackley Sells 200 Shares of Stock

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $212.52, for a total value of $42,504.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 5,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,231,340.88. The trade was a 3.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Brian Charles Shackley also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, December 30th, Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.92, for a total value of $50,184.00.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

AeroVironment stock opened at $222.51 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 4.54, a current ratio of 5.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The stock has a market cap of $11.11 billion, a PE ratio of -51.27, a P/E/G ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 1.26. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 12-month low of $102.25 and a 12-month high of $417.86. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $277.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $292.13.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The aerospace company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $408.05 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $487.94 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.30 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 143.4% compared to the same quarter last year. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.750-3.100 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Completed acquisition of Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) — adds UAS/AAM engineering, AS9100 manufacturing and hybrid/electric propulsion capabilities, supporting AeroVironment’s defense expansion strategy. AV Acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile media coverage of AeroVironment’s laser defense tech (CBS 60 Minutes) is driving investor attention and was cited as a catalyst for recent share gains. AeroVironment Shows Lasers To Take Out Iran’s Drones. The Stock Is Rising.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent quarter showed 143% YoY revenue growth (driven by BlueHalo), but AVAV missed consensus revenue and EPS — strong topline growth supports long‑term thesis, while the miss tempers near‑term expectations. AeroVironment (AVAV) Reports $408M FQ3 2026 Revenue and 143% Year-Over-Year Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider selling: CAO Brian Shackley and director Stephen Page disclosed small sales (200 and 250 shares); holdings remain substantial — routine insider sales, but some investors watch these as a signal. SEC Form 4 (Shackley)
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP launched an investor investigation into AVAV — legal inquiries can increase headline risk and investor uncertainty. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of AeroVironment, Inc. – AVAV
• Negative Sentiment: Another law firm (Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman) is soliciting investor inquiries — multiple probes amplify regulatory/ litigation risk. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: BTIG cut its price target (from $415 to $330) while keeping a Buy rating — a lower analyst target can weigh on sentiment despite continued analyst support. BTIG Cuts AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)’s Price Target To $330, Maintains Buy Rating

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AeroVironment

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in AVAV. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of AeroVironment by 60.0% in the third quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its position in AeroVironment by 7.8% during the 3rd 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 period. Legacy Bridge LLC raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC now owns 4,046 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $979,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 3,709 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $897,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Finally, J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of AeroVironment by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 1,081 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $261,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the period. 86.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on AVAV. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $389.00 to $315.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on AeroVironment from $390.00 to $305.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on AeroVironment from $260.00 to $235.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $320.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Monday, January 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AeroVironment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $318.78.

AeroVironment Company 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.