5,304 Shares in AeroVironment, Inc. $AVAV Bought by GTS Securities LLC

GTS Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 5,304 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $876,000.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 28.7% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 70,266 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $11,599,000 after purchasing an additional 15,650 shares during the period. Toth Financial Advisory Corp purchased a new position in shares of AeroVironment in the second quarter worth about $33,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its holdings in shares of AeroVironment by 60.1% during the second quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 22,294 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,615,000 after purchasing an additional 8,369 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the second quarter worth about $1,369,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AeroVironment during the second quarter worth about $6,762,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.38% of the company’s stock.

AeroVironment Trading Down 2.9%

AeroVironment stock opened at $147.94 on Friday. 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, Inc. has a 12 month low of $135.20 and a 12 month high of $417.86. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $159.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $186.61. The firm has a market cap of $7.52 billion, a PE ratio of -40.20, a P/E/G ratio of 5.05 and a beta of 1.41.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, June 29th. The aerospace company reported $1.84 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.37. The business had revenue of $641.62 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $555.97 million. AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 9.00% and a positive return on equity of 3.71%. The business’s revenue was up 133.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. AeroVironment has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.020-3.340 EPS. Analysts anticipate that AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Stephen F. Page sold 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.98, for a total transaction of $47,995.00. Following the sale, the director owned 48,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,311,605.94. This trade represents a 0.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Brian Charles Shackley sold 205 shares of AeroVironment stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.86, for a total transaction of $41,381.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 7,888 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,592,271.68. The trade was a 2.53% 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. Insiders have sold 705 shares of company stock worth $132,979 over the last three months. 0.79% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

More AeroVironment News

Here are the key news stories impacting AeroVironment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AeroVironment received a $51 million U.S. Army order for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions. The award reinforces demand for the company’s autonomous weapons systems and supports production expansion ahead of first-quarter earnings. AVAV Stock Rises Overnight: AeroVironment Pockets $51M Army Contract Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory selected AeroVironment to co-design and co-manufacture three helicopters for the SkyFall Mars mission, potentially launching in 2028. The project broadens AVAV’s unmanned-systems expertise beyond defense and has moved into a formally funded science program. AeroVironment to co-manufacture helicopters for Mars with NASA
• Positive Sentiment: William Blair reiterated a Buy rating, citing strong loitering-munitions demand and the potential for an Army E-HEL laser contract to offset near-term revenue pressure. Analysts also point to AVAV’s multibillion-dollar backlog and international expansion as longer-term supports. Louie DiPalma Reiterates Buy on AeroVironment
• Neutral Sentiment: Management will present at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference on September 10, giving investors a potential update on orders, production capacity and the outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have declined from their 52-week peak and trade below both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signaling continued bearish momentum. Investors may also be concerned that AVAV’s high-growth outlook is already reflected in its valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider activity shows 11 sales and no purchases over six months, including sales by the CFO and other executives. That pattern can weigh on sentiment, although it does not necessarily indicate deteriorating business fundamentals.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on AVAV. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $280.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $248.00 to $235.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $205.00 price objective on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Thursday, July 9th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, AeroVironment has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $266.68.

AeroVironment 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.