AeroVironment's SVP Brian Shackley Buys Company Shares
AeroVironment's SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, Brian Shackley, acquired 2,382 shares.
Key Points
- AeroVironment's SVP, Brian Shackley, bought 2,382 shares on June 29, 2026.
- Shares of AeroVironment traded at $139 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $6.98 billion.
- AeroVironment is in the Aerospace & Defense sector, headquartered in Arlington, VA.
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AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AVAV) saw insider activity when Brian Shackley, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, purchased 2,382 shares on June 29, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.
Insider Buying and Selling at AeroVironment, Inc.
Brian Shackley's acquisition of 2,382 shares adds to his stake in AeroVironment, reflecting his personal investment in the company. The transaction took place on June 29, 2026, and was executed as a direct purchase.
AeroVironment, Inc. Stock Up 11.6%
Shares of AeroVironment traded near $139 on Tuesday. The company, with a market cap of approximately $6.98 billion, operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It has a forward P/E ratio of 34.4 and a beta of 1.361. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $135.2 to a high of $417.86. Its 50-day moving average is $178.35, and its 200-day moving average is $255.91. AeroVironment maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.51 and a quick ratio of 4.396.
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About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment, Inc., headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, designs and produces robotic systems and related services primarily for government agencies and businesses. The company operates in the Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy segments. Its offerings include uncrewed aircraft systems, counter-UAS solutions, and precision strike capabilities. AeroVironment also provides advanced technologies in AI, platform systems, and various defense and security applications. Led by CEO Wahid Nawabi, the company employs approximately 1,456 people.
Bottom Line
Insider buying activity at AeroVironment, such as the recent purchase by Brian Shackley, can be an indicator of confidence in the company's future prospects. Investors often track such transactions as part of their broader analysis. It's important to remember that insider trades are disclosed after the fact, providing a historical view rather than a real-time snapshot.
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