NewEdge Advisors LLC Has $327,000 Position in AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

NewEdge Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 90.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,789 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 16,489 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $327,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in AeroVironment by 8.8% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 884,395 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $213,956,000 after buying an additional 71,903 shares in the last quarter. Heard Capital LLC increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 48.4% during the fourth quarter. Heard Capital LLC now owns 722,150 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $174,681,000 after acquiring an additional 235,685 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of AeroVironment by 17.2% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 504,270 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $143,692,000 after acquiring an additional 73,963 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 18.8% during the first quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 490,426 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $89,772,000 after acquiring an additional 77,619 shares during the period. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. raised its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 7.4% during the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 477,055 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $135,937,000 after acquiring an additional 32,721 shares during the period. 86.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on AVAV shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered shares of AeroVironment from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and reduced their target price for the stock from $210.00 to $180.00 in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Zacks Research raised AeroVironment from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded AeroVironment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $266.68.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

Shares of AVAV opened at $160.22 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -43.54, a PEG ratio of 5.45 and a beta of 1.41. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 12 month low of $135.20 and a 12 month high of $417.86. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $161.80 and a 200 day simple moving average of $190.00. The company has a current ratio of 4.30, a quick ratio of 3.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 29th. The aerospace company reported $1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.37. AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 9.00% and a positive return on equity of 3.71%. The firm had revenue of $641.62 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $555.97 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.61 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 133.3% compared to the same quarter last year. AeroVironment has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.020-3.340 EPS. Research analysts forecast that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at AeroVironment

In related news, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 205 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.86, for a total value of $41,381.30. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 7,888 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,592,271.68. The trade was a 2.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.98, for a total value of $47,995.00. Following the sale, the director owned 48,503 shares in the company, valued at $9,311,605.94. The trade was a 0.51% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 705 shares of company stock worth $132,979. 0.79% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

AeroVironment News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New U.S. drone tariffs could benefit AVAV. President Trump’s August 13 proclamation imposes broad tariffs on foreign drone imports, potentially steering demand toward U.S. manufacturers such as AeroVironment and supporting domestic pricing, production and market share. Trump’s New Drone Tariffs Give AeroVironment, Kratos and Red Cat a Policy Tailwind
• Positive Sentiment: Greek joint venture expands AeroVironment’s European footprint. AV Eagle, formed with Eyeonix SA, will establish localized production and technology capabilities in Greece after receiving foreign-investment approval. The venture could improve access to European defense programs, strengthen supply-chain resilience and position AVAV to participate in the region’s growing counter-drone market. AeroVironment to Establish Industrial Presence in Greece Through AV Eagle
• Positive Sentiment: Propulsion investments support longer-term growth. AeroVironment is expanding electric, hybrid and unmanned-aircraft propulsion capabilities, potentially broadening its addressable markets beyond current defense platforms. Clear Street also initiated coverage with a Buy rating, adding to generally favorable analyst sentiment. Can AeroVironment’s Propulsion Capabilities Support Future Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent operating momentum remains strong, but valuation is demanding. The latest reported quarter included $641.6 million in revenue, up 133.3% year over year, and EPS of $1.84 versus a $1.47 consensus estimate. However, AVAV remains unprofitable on a trailing basis, trades below its 200-day moving average and carries a high PEG ratio, leaving the stock sensitive to execution and future-growth expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder-law-firm investigations add headline risk. Berger Montague and Grabar Law Office are investigating whether AeroVironment’s board properly disclosed potential competition for U.S. Space Force SCAR program work. The claims are allegations, but any litigation, disclosure findings or related costs could pressure investor confidence. Berger Montague investigates AeroVironment’s board
• Negative Sentiment: A director’s stock sale is a minor cautionary signal. Director Stephen Page sold 250 shares worth approximately $48,000 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Because the sale was small relative to his remaining holdings and scheduled in advance, its direct impact is likely limited.

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.