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$AVAV

AeroVironment, Inc.

XNASIndustrialsAircraft

$172.48+2.63%+$4.42Prev $168.06LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is AVAV up today? It is at $172.48 (+2.63%), and our scanner flagged it 73 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment AVAV spikes, and full due diligence on AVAV — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$172.48
Change today
+2.63%
Previous close
$168.06
52-week range
$135.20 – $417.86
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$8.51B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
50.6M
SEC · as of 2026-06-24 · 43d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-08-13
Total held
0.80%
Tradeable float
50.2M
99% of shares · after <1% insiders + institutional n/a
Short interest
3.8M
▼ -6% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
7.7%
Days to cover
1.8d
Avg daily volume
1.4M
Next earnings
Sep 8 · in 33d
Classification
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aircraft
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.9x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.7x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $AVAV up today?

Here is the latest on AVAV from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AVAV today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystAeroVironment Announces Planned Retirement of Stephen F. Page from Board, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $AVAV moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy17 analysts
Avg target $225.50(+31% upside)
Range $166 – $326
15 buy2 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$AVAV Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish53Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 4 bearToday: +2.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$AVAV Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 20h ago 2.9× RVOL
AVAV hit 2.872x RVOL at 1:57 PM ET
at $168.50
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +0.37% from 200 EMA at 4:16 PM ET
at $169.02
Alert· 1d ago 25.9× RVOL
AVAV hit 25.914x RVOL at 4:16 PM ET
at $169.02
Alert· 1d ago +2.1% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +2.11% from 200 EMA at 4:12 PM ET
at $172.00
Alert· 1d ago 2.9× RVOL
AVAV hit 2.891x RVOL at 4:12 PM ET
at $172.00
Alert· 1d ago +1.18%
$AVAV moved +1.18% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:02 PM ET
at $169.68
Alert· 1d ago 6.2× RVOL
AVAV hit 6.205x RVOL at 3:25 PM ET
at $169.77
Alert· 1d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +1.18% from 200 EMA at 2:31 PM ET
at $169.44
Alert· 1d ago 2.0× RVOL
AVAV hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:31 PM ET
at $169.44
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +0.79% from 200 EMA at 2:04 PM ET
at $168.28
Alert· 1d ago 3.6× RVOL
AVAV hit 3.595x RVOL at 2:04 PM ET
at $168.28
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1d ago Bearish
AEROVIRONMENT, INC. (NASDAQ: AVAV) SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
Alert· 1d ago +2.7% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +2.75% from 200 EMA at 12:15 PM ET
at $167.72
Alert· 1d ago 4.7× RVOL
AVAV hit 4.665x RVOL at 12:15 PM ET
at $167.72
Alert· 1d ago +3.0% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +2.98% from 200 EMA at 11:41 AM ET
at $166.70
Alert· 1d ago +1.12%
$AVAV moved +1.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:40 AM ET
at $166.14
Alert· 1d ago 10.9× RVOL
AVAV hit 10.895x RVOL at 11:33 AM ET
at $166.01
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 2d ago Bullish
Military Drone Market Size to Hit USD 42.80 Billion by 2035 as AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Systems Accelerate Global Growth | SNS Insider
Alert· 2d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +1.32% from 200 EMA at 6:42 PM ET
at $159.26
Alert· 2d ago 3.1× RVOL
AVAV hit 3.141x RVOL at 6:42 PM ET
at $159.26
Alert· 2d ago +4.4% vs EMA
AVAV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +4.39% above EMA · slope +0.80%
at $159.03
Alert· 2d ago +1.3% vs EMA
AVAV 50EMA (5m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +1.34% above EMA · slope +0.80%
at $159.03
Alert· 2d ago +1.7% vs EMA
AVAV 200EMA (1m) Trending · 269 bars · L5 · +1.67% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $159.03
Alert· 2d ago +1.7% vs EMA
AVAV 200EMA (1m) Trending · 269 bars · L5 · +1.67% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $159.03
Alert· 2d ago +1.6% vs EMA
$AVAV near 200 EMA: +1.60% from 200 EMA at 1:33 PM ET
at $157.35
Alert· 2d ago 2.2× RVOL
AVAV hit 2.159x RVOL at 1:33 PM ET
at $157.35
Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
AVAV hit 2.035x RVOL at 12:31 PM ET
at $156.55
News· SEC EDGAR· 8d ago
AeroVironment Announces Planned Retirement of Stephen F. Page from Board
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 10d ago Bearish
DEADLINE ALERT for AVAV, CALX, ZTS, and LCID: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 12d ago Bearish
ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CCOI
News· The Motley Fool· 15d ago Bullish
Stock Market Today, July 21: Micron Surges 12% as Semiconductor Strength Lifts Nasdaq
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 15d ago Bearish
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against AeroVironment, Inc. and Certain Officers – AVAV
News· The Motley Fool· 17d ago Bullish
AI Expectations Hit a Fever Pitch

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AVAV stock FAQ

Why is $AVAV up today?

Here is the latest on AVAV from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AVAV today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the AVAV stock price today?

AVAV last traded at $172.48, up 2.63% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does AVAV report earnings?

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is next expected to report earnings on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, about 33 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Where can I see live AVAV alerts?

The AVAV Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged AVAV 73 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is AVAV on?

AVAV (AeroVironment, Inc.) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $8.51B in the AIRCRAFT sector.

Is AVAV good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge AVAV for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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