AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) shares tumbled 5.4% to $140.80 as of September 10, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $148.78. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for AVAV. Below, we break down what changed for AVAV, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
AVAV fell 5.4% to $140.80
AVAV tumbled 5.4% in its latest session, moving from $148.78 to $140.80.
RiskMedium confidence
Rel. volume
3.1×
Extreme
Vs peers
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No comparable peers
Market cap
$7.1B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$216
+53.7% vs price
Price chart
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What it means for AeroVironment, Inc. investors
For AeroVironment, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a strong bearish shift. On the constructive side: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved +5.71% from $141.22 to $149.29 on 2026-07-16; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 5.4% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $216.36, implying +53.7% upside from $140.80. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (75/100). With earnings roughly 89 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
AVAV price reaction
AVAV last traded at $140.80, down $7.98 (-5.36%) from the previous close of $148.78. The session traded on 3.1× average volume (extreme), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $140.80 and $196.02, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)
The consensus analyst price target on AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is $216.36, 53.7% above the recent $140.80. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 18 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on AVAV line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $216.36 implies +53.7% upside from $140.80.
+The Street's most bullish target is $250.00 (+77.6%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Raymond James to Outperform (2026-07-16).
+AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved +5.71% from $141.22 to $149.29 on 2026-07-16.
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently RBC Capital to Sector Perform (2026-07-09).
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 5.4% decline — elevated risk.
−High volume 3.1x on decline — distribution signal.
−AeroVironment shares fell 4.84% to $141.58 ahead of the company's fiscal Q1 2027 earnings report, scheduled for after-market close on September 9.
Bull vs bear balanceStrong Bearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is strongly bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 10, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
AeroVironment fell 2.12% to $142.31 amid pre-earnings caution in the defense sector, according to market commentary citing valuation and execution risks ahead of the company's September 9 earnings report (consensus EPS estimate: $0.27). Volume reached 1.22M shares, 3.29x the time-adjusted average, signaling elevated selling pressure.
Material / Earnings2026-09-01-2.8%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved -2.37% from $147.67 to $144.17 on 2026-09-01. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be technical: AVAV reached a new 30-day low on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24-7.5%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved -7.15% from $159.61 to $148.20 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, and filings — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred amid a broader risk-off market session driven by fading risk appetite, escalating Middle East tensions, and sector-wide defense spending concerns.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20-7.5%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved -6.07% from $170.11 to $159.79 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions. No discrete catalyst emerged on the day; however, news coverage highlights persistent headwinds including prior earnings misses, margin compression from BlueHalo integration costs, loss of the Space Force SCAR contract, and ongoing law firm investigations into board fiduciary duties and financial disclosures. Volume was modestly elevated at 1.5x the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+9.1%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved +8.25% from $172.50 to $186.73 on 2026-08-07, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.6x the 5-day average). We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Filings2026-08-07+9.1%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) filed a new 8-K on August 7, 2026. The filing's specific content was not detailed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-08-04+6.2%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved +5.40% from $160.35 to $169.02 on 2026-08-04. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.7x the 5-day average, suggesting modest institutional interest but no identifiable trigger.
Material / Earnings2026-08-03+6.6%
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) moved +5.26% from $151.22 to $159.18 on 2026-08-03. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average at 0.9x.
In-depth AVAV event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of AVAV's most significant sessions.
AVAV tumbled 5.4% to $140.80. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did AVAV stock fall?
AVAV lost 5.36% ($7.98) versus the prior close of $148.78, last trading at $140.80 on 3.1× average volume.
When is AeroVironment, Inc.'s next earnings date?
AVAV's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-12-08 — about 89 days away.
What is the analyst price target for AVAV?
The consensus analyst price target for AVAV is $216.36, about 53.7% above the current $140.80. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 18 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks AVAV
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared AVAV-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for AVAV, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 10, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
