<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Quantum Portfolio Management LLC acquired a new stake in  AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,165 shares of the aerospace company's stock, valued at approximately $1,626,000.</p><div><p><span></span><span>Get <strong>AeroVironment</strong> alerts:</span></p></div><ul><li>Why Kratos and AeroVironment Are Suddenly Moving Like Tech Stocks</li></ul><p>Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of  AeroVironment by 14.3% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,478,114 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $991,089,000 after acquiring an additional 433,830 shares during the period.  Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in  AeroVironment by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 678,431 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $193,342,000 after purchasing an additional 6,475 shares in the last quarter.  Invesco Ltd. increased its position in  AeroVironment by 75.6% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 609,019 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $173,540,000 after purchasing an additional 262,239 shares during the period.  MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in  AeroVironment by 16.4% during the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 531,122 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $151,309,000 after purchasing an additional 74,636 shares during the period.  Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its stake in shares of  AeroVironment by 17.2% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 504,270 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $143,692,000 after buying an additional 73,963 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own  86.38% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling</h2><p>In related news, CFO Kevin Patrick Mcdonnell sold 999 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $367.60, for a total value of $367,232.40. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 17,301 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,359,847.60. This represents a 5.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen F. Page sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $377.62, for a total value of $377,620.00. Following the sale, the director owned 51,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,258,997.62. This trade represents a 1.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 3,223 shares of company stock worth $1,092,503 in the last ninety days. Insiders own  0.81% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><ul><li>Why AeroVironment Stock Could Soar Despite Mixed Q2 Results</li></ul><p>A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on AeroVironment in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an &#34;outperform&#34; rating and a $355.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group  restated a &#34;buy&#34; rating and set a $390.00 target price on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of AeroVironment from $295.00 to $389.00 and gave the company a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of AeroVironment from $440.00 to $400.00 and set an &#34;outperform&#34; rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings  restated a &#34;sell (d+)&#34; rating on shares of AeroVironment in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, one  has given a Hold rating and one  has issued  a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock  has an average rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and a consensus price target of $375.41.</p><p><b>Get Our Latest Research Report on AVAV</b></p><h2>AeroVironment Trading Up 3.8%</h2><ul><li>The Drone Arms Race: From Battlefield to Balance Sheet</li></ul><p>NASDAQ:AVAV opened at $392.86 on Monday. AeroVironment, Inc. has a 52-week low of $102.25 and a 52-week high of $417.86. 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 stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $284.93 and a 200-day simple moving average of $290.39. The company has a market capitalization of $19.62 billion, a PE ratio of -314.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.80 and a beta of 1.16. </p><p>AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.87 by ($0.43). AeroVironment had a negative net margin of 5.08% and a positive return on equity of 3.42%. The business had revenue of $472.51 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $466.16 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.47 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 150.7% compared to the same quarter last year. AeroVironment has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.400-3.550 EPS.  On average, equities research analysts expect that  AeroVironment, Inc. will post 3.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>About AeroVironment</h2> (Free Report)<p>AeroVironment, Inc <span>NASDAQ: AVAV<span></span></span> 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.  </p><p>The company's unmanned aerial systems portfolio features platforms such as the Raven, Puma and Switchblade series, which are deployed by the U.S.</p><h2>Featured Stories</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than AeroVironment</li><li>Elon Taking SpaceX Public! $100 Pre-IPO Opportunity!</li><li>How a Family Trust May Be Able To Help Preserve Your Wealth</li><li>A U.S. “birthright” claim worth trillions - activated quietly</li><li>“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple Steps</li><li>Executive Order 14330: Trump’s Biggest Yet</li></ul><p><strong>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AVAV?</strong> Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for AeroVironment, Inc. 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<p>Quantum Portfolio Management LLC acquired 5,165 shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) valued at approximately $1.6 million during Q3, as per its Form 13F filing. Other investors, including Vanguard Group and Invesco, also increased their stakes in the company. Insider trading included CFO Kevin Mcdonnell selling 999 shares and Director Stephen F. Page selling 1,000 shares. Analysts have set various price targets for AeroVironment, with an average target of $375.41. The stock opened at $392.86, with a 52-week range of $102.25 to $417.86.</p>

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