Wedbush Rates AeroVironment (AVAV) buy, $250 Price Target

Wedbush analyst Sam Brandeis reaffirms a buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc., pointing to a target price of $250 as the stock changes hands around $165, a 51.45% upside from the current price.

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Wedbush rated AeroVironment, Inc. ($AVAV) "buy" with a $250 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $AVAV is down 8.5% after 1 week, down 13.4% after 1 month and down 29.4% to date (from the $172.44 close on Jul 1, 2026).

AVAV AeroVironment, Inc.

$121.79 -52.46% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Wedbush analyst Sam Brandeis reiterated a buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc. AVAV on July 1, 2026, keeping a price target of $250.
Wedbush's $250 price target implies 51.45% upside from AeroVironment, Inc.'s ($AVAV) current $165.07 share price.
AeroVironment shares recently traded at $165.07, positioning the stock significantly below the firm's $250 target and the broader analyst consensus mean of $216.16.
Recent insider filings show corporate executives selling shares, including chief accounting officer Brian Charles Shackley and chief legal officer Melissa Ann Brown.

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Wedbush Reaffirms Buy Rating on AeroVironment AVAV Stock

Wedbush has reaffirmed its bullish stance on defense technology provider AeroVironment, Inc. NasdaqGS: AVAV, with analyst Sam Brandeis maintaining a buy rating and a price target of $250 on July 1, 2026. The firm's target leaves plenty of room between current market levels and Wall Street's expected ceiling for the company.

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AeroVironment AVAV Stock Trades Below Wall Street Targets

Shares of AeroVironment recently changed hands at $165.07, sitting well below its 52-week high of $408.25 and closer to its 52-week low of $116.42. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $154.19, though it remains below its 200-day moving average of $196.15. With a forward P/E ratio of 27.91 based on estimated future earnings, the company carries a market capitalization of roughly $6.26 billion.

Recent Insider Transactions at AeroVironment

Corporate insiders have trimmed their holdings in late June. On June 29, 2026, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Brian Charles Shackley sold 855 shares at an average price of $139.00, totaling $118,845.00. On the same day, EVP and Chief Legal Officer Melissa Ann Brown sold 3,590 shares at $139.00 per share for a total value of $499,010.00.

Wall Street Analyst Consensus on AeroVironment

Analyst coverage remains active across Wall Street, with Macquarie initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $210 target on October 16, 2026. Barclays initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a $237 target on October 9, 2026, while Rothschild & Co started with a Neutral rating and a $165 target on October 6, 2026. Across 22 analyst opinions, the stock holds a consensus buy recommendation with a mean price target of $216.16.

Overview of AeroVironment

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AeroVironment designs and builds uncrewed aircraft systems, loitering munitions, and robotic systems for government agencies and commercial clients. The company operates across autonomous systems as well as space, cyber, and directed energy segments, supporting modern defense needs with advanced tactical hardware and software solutions.

What to Watch Next for AeroVironment

Investors will look toward the company's next earnings report scheduled for December 2, 2026, for updated financial metrics. The company reported $2.0 billion in revenue over the trailing period with a net margin of -10.13%, and market watchers will monitor whether upcoming defense contracts help narrow profitability gaps.