Intech Investment Management LLC Sells 9,456 Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV

Intech Investment Management LLC cut its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 42.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,630 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 9,456 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in AeroVironment were worth $3,977,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in AeroVironment by 60.0% during the third quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its position in AeroVironment by 7.8% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 498 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $157,000 after buying an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its position in shares of AeroVironment by 100.0% during the third quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 80 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its holdings in AeroVironment by 60.3% during the second quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 117 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amalgamated Bank raised its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 8,023 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $2,286,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. 86.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently issued reports on AVAV. KeyCorp upped their target price 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. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $415.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Monday, January 26th. UBS Group began coverage on AeroVironment in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $259.00 price target for the company. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $400.00 price objective on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $355.00 price target on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AeroVironment has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $367.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other AeroVironment news, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 200 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.92, for a total value of $50,184.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 5,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,504,014.48. The trade was a 3.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $367.60, for a total value of $367,232.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 17,301 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,359,847.60. The trade was a 5.46% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 4,339 shares of company stock worth $1,353,910 in the last ninety days. 0.81% of the stock is owned by insiders.

AeroVironment Stock Performance

AeroVironment stock opened at $252.25 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 4.29, a current ratio of 5.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company has a market capitalization of $12.59 billion, a PE ratio of -201.80, a P/E/G ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.26. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $287.75 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $294.15. AeroVironment, Inc. has a twelve month low of $102.25 and a twelve month high of $417.86.

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

Trending Headlines about AeroVironment

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large U.S. Army order bolsters revenue visibility — AV received a $186 million delivery order for Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 systems, reinforcing government demand for AVAV’s precision loitering munitions. Why AeroVironment (AVAV) Is Down 7.8% After Landing a $186 Million Switchblade Order – And What’s Next
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds and analyst optimism — Aerospace/defense stocks are strong and many analysts remain bullish on AVAV (consensus price target materially above the current price), which supports upside if margins and earnings improve. Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment’s Earnings Could Close the Gap
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement — Jim Cramer called AeroVironment “a very good company, very well‑run,” which can help sentiment among retail investors and reduce downside risk from short‑term headlines. Jim Cramer on AeroVironment: “A Very Good Company, Very Well-Run”
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings call is a near‑term catalyst — Management will report Q3 FY2026 results after the close and host a conference call; the print and guidance/revenue mix commentary will likely drive short‑term stock direction. AV, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings and Host Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data appears unreliable — Recent entries show zero shares and NaN changes; available figures don’t indicate a material short squeeze threat or fresh shorting pressure at this time.
• Negative Sentiment: Stock fell on valuation and margin concerns despite the order — Coverage and commentary point to AVAV trading as an expensive drone/defense name; investors reacted negatively because strong top‑line orders haven’t yet translated into margin recovery or consistent EPS beats. Why Did AeroVironment Stock Drop Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure and execution risks — Recent commentary and analysis cite lower adjusted gross margins (Oracle ERP transition costs, mix shift after the BlueHalo acquisition, and government shipment delays) that suppress near‑term profitability until product mix and systems issues normalize. Defense Stocks Are Soaring—AeroVironment’s Earnings Could Close the Gap

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.