AeroVironment (AVAV) Insider Stephen Page Sells $44K of Stock

Stephen Page, an insider at AeroVironment, Inc., sold 250 shares of the company on June 15, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.41, totaling $43,602.50. This transaction was planned and reported as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment, Inc.

Stephen Page has been actively trading AeroVironment shares over the past few months. On May 15, 2026, he sold another 250 shares at $162.31 each. Earlier, on April 15, 2026, he sold 250 shares at $197.29. Additionally, Robert Fendlay Smith, the Chief Operating Officer, bought 1,800 shares on April 13, 2026, at $194.39 each.

Other Institutional Activity in AeroVironment

Institutional investors have shown varied interest in AeroVironment, Inc. BlackRock reduced its stake by 708,485 shares, now holding 4,959,699 shares valued at approximately $907.9 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its holdings by 307,712 shares, reaching a total of 2,289,357 shares worth about $419.1 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both added significant positions, with the former holding 1,693,775 shares valued at $310 million, and the latter holding 1,616,315 shares valued at $295.9 million.

AeroVironment, Inc. Stock Up 38.2%

Shares of NasdaqGS:AVAV traded near $171.95. AeroVironment, Inc. has a market cap of approximately $8.7 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 42.63. The stock has a beta of 1.361, indicating it is more volatile than the market. Its 52-week range is between $156.00 and $417.86, with a 50-day moving average of $184.09 and a 200-day moving average of $259.25.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On March 12, 2026, Jefferies maintained a 'buy' rating on AeroVironment with a price target of $305. Canaccord Genuity also maintained its 'buy' rating with a $300 target, and BTIG set a $330 target, maintaining their 'buy' stance. The consensus among 17 analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $309.88.

About AeroVironment

AeroVironment, Inc. is a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, specializing in robotic systems and related services. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company operates two main segments: Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy. It designs and produces uncrewed aircraft systems and other technologies for government and commercial clients. AeroVironment's innovations include precision strike munitions and digital beamforming technology. The company is led by CEO Wahid Nawabi and employs approximately 1,456 people.

Bottom Line

Stephen Page's recent sale of AeroVironment shares is part of a planned trading strategy, reflecting his ongoing management of personal holdings. AeroVironment, a significant player in aerospace and defense, continues to attract attention from institutional investors and analysts. Note that insider transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not indicate future stock performance.