AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $121.79, -1.16% vs the prior close of $123.22.
- Volume 1.24M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 144 (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
AVAV dips 1.2% to $121.79. Closed at $121.79, -1.16% vs the prior close of $123.22. Day range $120.46–$124.90, opened at $123.78.
AVAV daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — AVAV dips 1.2% to $121.79
- Closed at $121.79, -1.16% vs the prior close of $123.22. Day range $120.46–$124.90, opened at $123.78.
- Volume was 1.24M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.73M.
- Price is -20.5% vs its 50-day average ($153.20) and -37.7% vs its 200-day average ($195.53).
- 52-week range $116.43–$408.25; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 70.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — AVAV rises 2.2% to $123.22
- Closed at $123.22, +2.17% vs the prior close of $120.60. Day range $116.43–$123.49, opened at $118.40.
- Volume was 1.53M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.72M.
- Price is -20.1% vs its 50-day average ($154.19) and -37.2% vs its 200-day average ($196.15).
- 52-week range $116.43–$409.66; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 69.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — AVAV slides 5.1% to $120.60, a 52-week low, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $120.60, -5.14% vs the prior close of $127.13. Day range $120.20–$129.77, opened at $125.60.
- Volume was 1.73M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.72M.
- Price is -22.2% vs its 50-day average ($155.08) and -38.7% vs its 200-day average ($196.77).
- 52-week range $120.20–$411.16; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 70.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — AVAV slides 3.3% to $127.13, a 52-week low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $127.13, -3.33% vs the prior close of $131.51. Day range $125.20–$130.33, opened at $129.13.
- Volume was 1.89M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.70M.
- Price is -18.5% vs its 50-day average ($156.05) and -35.6% vs its 200-day average ($197.45).
- 52-week range $125.20–$411.16; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 69.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — AVAV slides 4.1% to $131.51, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $131.51, -4.08% vs the prior close of $137.11. Day range $131.50–$137.50, opened at $137.10.
- Volume was 1.77M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.69M.
- Price is -16.1% vs its 50-day average ($156.69) and -33.6% vs its 200-day average ($198.11).
- 52-week range $131.50–$411.16; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 68.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — AVAV dips 0.4% to $137.11, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $137.11, -0.36% vs the prior close of $137.60. Day range $135.33–$139.89, opened at $138.86.
- Volume was 1.25M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.68M.
- Price is -12.7% vs its 50-day average ($157.05) and -31.0% vs its 200-day average ($198.76).
- 52-week range $134.25–$417.86; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 67.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — AVAV dips 0.9% to $137.60, a 3-month low
- Closed at $137.60, -0.91% vs the prior close of $138.86. Day range $135.75–$139.62, opened at $137.64.
- Volume was 1.24M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.68M.
- Price is -12.5% vs its 50-day average ($157.24) and -31.0% vs its 200-day average ($199.35).
- 52-week range $134.25–$417.86; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 67.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AVAV slides 3.3% to $138.86, a 3-month low
- Closed at $138.86, -3.26% vs the prior close of $143.54. Day range $134.25–$141.10, opened at $140.70.
- Volume was 2.18M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 1.66M.
- Price is -11.7% vs its 50-day average ($157.33) and -30.5% vs its 200-day average ($199.88).
- 52-week range $134.25–$417.86; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 66.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — AVAV jumps 3.0% to $143.54
- Closed at $143.54, +3.04% vs the prior close of $139.30. Day range $138.00–$145.44, opened at $138.71.
- Volume was 1.57M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.65M.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($157.68) and -28.4% vs its 200-day average ($200.34).
- 52-week range $135.20–$417.86; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 65.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — AVAV dips 1.1% to $139.30, a 3-month low
- Closed at $139.30, -1.08% vs the prior close of $140.82. Day range $138.70–$143.50, opened at $142.28.
- Volume was 1.31M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.64M.
- Price is -11.8% vs its 50-day average ($157.89) and -30.6% vs its 200-day average ($200.77).
- 52-week range $135.20–$417.86; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 66.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — AVAV rises 0.4% to $140.82
- Closed at $140.82, +0.36% vs the prior close of $140.31. Day range $138.31–$142.72, opened at $141.64.
- Volume was 1.27M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.65M.
- Price is -10.9% vs its 50-day average ($158.10) and -30.0% vs its 200-day average ($201.24).
- 52-week range $135.20–$417.86; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 66.3% below the 52-week high.
AVAV latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about AVAV in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Shackley Brian Charles sold 100 shares at $152.27 (≈$15.23K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 7,788
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Page Stephen F sold 250 shares at $152.27 (≈$38.07K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 48,253
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ruppert Michael received an award of 957 shares on Sep 14, 2026; now holds 957
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Aug 1, 2026:
- Revenue: $480.49M (prior year $454.68M) (+5.7% vs Aug 2, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.10 (prior year -$1.44) (loss narrowed vs Aug 2, 2025)
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 19, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Page Stephen F sold 250 shares at $191.98 (≈$47.99K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Page Stephen F sold 250 shares at $191.98 (≈$47.99K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Page Stephen F sold 250 shares at $191.98 (≈$47.99K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Page Stephen F sold 250 shares at $191.98 (≈$47.99K) on Aug 17, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 14, 2026 · Form ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Aug 14, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 27, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 2, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Things to know before you trade AVAV
- Last results release: Sep 9, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 29, 2026, Mar 10, 2026, Dec 9, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.11% (largest 5.1%).
- Liquidity: about 1.41M shares (≈$172.10M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $121.79 vs a range of $116.43–$408.25 (2% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Brian Charles Shackley sold 100 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 30, 2026; 10-Q Sep 10, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026.
- Share count: 50.82M shares outstanding (Sep 3, 2026), +1.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Aircraft.
AVAV market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 123.78 | 124.90 | 120.46 | 121.79 | 1.24M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 118.40 | 123.49 | 116.43 | 123.22 | 1.53M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 125.60 | 129.77 | 120.20 | 120.60 | 1.73M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 129.13 | 130.33 | 125.20 | 127.13 | 1.89M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 137.10 | 137.50 | 131.50 | 131.51 | 1.77M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 138.86 | 139.89 | 135.33 | 137.11 | 1.25M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 137.64 | 139.62 | 135.75 | 137.60 | 1.24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 140.70 | 141.10 | 134.25 | 138.86 | 2.18M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 138.71 | 145.44 | 138.00 | 143.54 | 1.57M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 142.28 | 143.50 | 138.70 | 139.30 | 1.31M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 141.64 | 142.72 | 138.31 | 140.82 | 1.27M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 142.78 | 143.53 | 138.40 | 140.31 | 1.27M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 143.52 | 145.48 | 142.02 | 142.22 | 1.43M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 148.99 | 149.24 | 142.42 | 143.24 | 1.71M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 149.77 | 151.30 | 147.02 | 147.23 | 1.09M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 159.16 | 161.65 | 152.03 | 152.05 | 1.29M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 153.03 | 160.29 | 151.50 | 158.55 | 894.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 156.25 | 163.35 | 154.94 | 155.94 | 1.18M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 164.10 | 164.10 | 153.53 | 156.15 | 1.37M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 161.28 | 165.00 | 160.06 | 160.90 | 1.04M |
About AeroVironment
AeroVironment (AVAV) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Aircraft”. Its business address is in ARLINGTON, VA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends April 30. SEC CIK 1368622.
AVAV board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Thomas Burbage | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Phillip S Davidson | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Cindy Kay Lewis | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mary Beth Long | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| William Iii Lynn | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Edward R Muller | Director | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Wahid Nawabi | Chair, President and CEO | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Stephen F Page | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Michael Ruppert | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Joseph L. Votel | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ann Brown | EVP, Chief Legal Officer | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Clum Mary Elizabeth Mcdaniel | President, Space, Cyber & DE | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell | CFO | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Wahid Nawabi | Chair, President and CEO | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Brian Charles Shackley | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Robert Fendlay Smith | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Trace E Stevenson | President, Autonomous Systems | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Bradley Dean Truesdell | Chief Operations Officer | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sean Thomas Woodward | CFO | Jul 15, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 100 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 100 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 100 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 100 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $152.27 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $152.27 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $191.98 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $191.98 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $191.98 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Stephen F Page | Sale | 250 | $191.98 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 205 | $201.86 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 205 | $201.86 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Brian Charles Shackley | Sale | 205 | $201.86 |
AVAV financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $1.98B | — | -5.40 | $-78.40M |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $820.63M | — | 1.55 | $-1.32M |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $716.72M | — | 2.18 | $15.29M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.73B, total liabilities $—, cash $278.39M (as of Aug 1, 2026).
AVAV earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $140.80 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $139.00 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $221.57 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $281.42 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $230.99 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $193.28 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.90 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $196.89 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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