AVAV at a glance
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV, SEC CIK 1368622) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 29, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 17, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 (FY2026), AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) reported revenue of $2.0 billion (up 140.9% from FY2025) and a net loss of $265.1 million. Diluted EPS was -$5.40.
- As of June 30, 2026, 36 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) shares worth $2.2 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Shackley Brian Charles on September 15, 2026 of 100 shares at $152.27 per share.
- In the last 90 days, AVAV insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 6 open-market sales ($221K) on Form 4, a net sale of $221K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2026
- $2.0B
- +140.9% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 6 sells
- Net −$221K
- 13F holders
- 36 funds
- $2.2B · −1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 30, 2026
- Item 5.07
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Apr 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $1.98B, up 141% YoY from $821M; product revenue up $723M including $526M from BlueHalo & ESAero acquisitions, service revenue up $434M
- Gross margin down to 25% from 39% due to increased amortization and higher service revenue proportion; operating loss $(311)M vs income $41M
- Best segment AxS: revenue $1.36B (+65%), adjusted EBITDA $289M (+97%); worst SCDE segment loss with adjusted EBITDA $(2.6)M on $619M revenue (new from BlueHalo acquisition)
- Cash flow: Operating cash used $(78.4)M vs $(1.3)M YoY; Investing cash used $1.23B due to acquisitions; Financing cash provided $1.65B from equity and notes to repay debt
- Forward outlook: $16.3M purchase option on Huntsville building executed; expect stable funding from operations and credit facilities; risks from goodwill impairment in Space segment ($241M charge)
Risk Factors
- U.S. govt. budget & spending risk: 85% revenue from U.S. govt., with 63% from DoD; DOGE spending review creates funding uncertainty as of FY2026
- Geopolitical supply risk: rare earth metals mostly sourced from China; Jan 2024 China sanctions and Mar 2025 export controls on AeroVironment may limit component availability
- Operational supply chain risk: $127.7M R&D spend (6% of revenue FY2026); reliance on sole-source specialized suppliers without long-term contracts increases component scarcity risk
- Competitive disruption: intense competition in UAS market from Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Anduril, Textron, and others; rapid tech change and AI integration essential to maintain advantage
- Financial leverage risk: $747.5M convertible notes outstanding (0% interest, maturity 2030); previous $700M term loan repaid in 2025 but revolving credit remains; debt covenants may restrict flexibility
Business Overview
- Core business model: Defense tech provider delivering autonomous, precision strike, counter-UAS, space, directed energy, and cyber systems globally
- New segments post-May 1, 2025: Two reportable segments formed; Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy after BlueHalo acquisition
- Strategic shift: Enhanced capabilities from BlueHalo acquisition including RF systems, digital phased array antennas, directed energy weapons, and cyber mission solutions
- Quantitative highlight: Funded backlog rose to $1,183M from $727M YoY; 3,991 full-time employees with 2,366 in R&D and engineering
- Noteworthy fact: Launch of new product Mayhem 10 supporting multi-role ISR, EW, decoy, comms relay, and precision strike across air, ground, maritime platforms
AI summary of the AVAV 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Aug 1, 2026
Risk Factors
- No newly added risk factor; company reported no material changes from April 30, 2026 Form 10-K
- Carried-forward regulatory and compliance risks remain governed by the 10-K disclosures
- Carried-forward operational, competitive, and market risks remain unchanged from the 10-K
- Carried-forward liquidity, debt, currency, and customer-concentration risks remain unchanged from the 10-K
AI summary of the AVAV 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Stockholders elected all five nominated directors for one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting
- Director support ranged from 24,662,487 to 26,671,671 votes, with 12,061,430 broker non-votes each
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q1 fiscal 2027 results covered period ended August 1, 2026
- Exhibit 99.2 contains the company’s financial-results presentation and additional performance information
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Fiscal Q1 2027 revenue reached a record $480.5M, up 6% year over year, led by product and contract-service growth
- Bookings $0.7B and 1.4 book-to-bill signal demand exceeding quarterly shipments
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Charles Burbage retiring after current term; departure not related to disagreements with Company or advisors
- Burbage remains on Board committees until anticipated September 24, 2026 annual meeting
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Michael D. Ruppert appointed director effective August 5, 2026, adding aerospace finance, M&A, and defense-sector expertise
- Ruppert’s ManTech CFO experience may strengthen AV’s capital allocation, acquisition strategy, and capacity-scaling oversight
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, with disclosure details contained in the attached exhibit
- Information excluded from Section 18 filing liabilities and generally not incorporated into registration statements
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Brian Charles | Sell | Sep 15, 2026 | 100 | $152.27 |
| PAGE STEPHEN F | Sell | Sep 15, 2026 | 250 | $152.27 |
| Ruppert Michael | A | Sep 14, 2026 | 957 | - |
| PAGE STEPHEN F | Sell | Aug 17, 2026 | 250 | $191.98 |
| Shackley Brian Charles | Sell | Aug 14, 2026 | 205 | $201.86 |
| Shackley Brian Charles | Sell | Jul 15, 2026 | 300 | $143.00 |
| PAGE STEPHEN F | Sell | Jul 15, 2026 | 248 | $143.00 |
| MULLER EDWARD R | J | Jul 13, 2026 | 996 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $820.6M | $2.0B |
| Gross Profit | - | $318.6M | $500.6M |
| Operating Income | - | $40.8M | -$311.0M |
| Net Income | - | $43.6M | -$265.1M |
| Gross Margin | - | 38.8% | 25.3% |
| Op. Margin | - | 5.0% | -15.7% |
| Net Margin | - | 5.3% | -13.4% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.0B | $1.1B | $5.7B |
| Equity | - | $886.5M | $4.4B |
| ROE | - | 4.9% | -6.0% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $1.55 | $-5.40 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | -$1.3M | -$78.4M |
| CapEx | $23.0M | $22.8M | $62.5M |
Source: XBRL data in AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate AVAV share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 36 | $2.17B |
| Q1 2026 | 37 | $2.72B |
| Q4 2025 | 34 | $4.21B |
| Q3 2025 | 35 | $5.31B |
| Q2 2025 | 32 | $4.13B |
| Q1 2025 | 27 | $1.06B |
| Q4 2024 | 23 | $1.23B |
| Q3 2024 | 23 | $867.4M |
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- JPMorgan Chase & Co−120.9K (-65%)
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 247 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
AVAV filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Sep 30, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Sep 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Sep 9, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Aug 7, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 29, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
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AVAV SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are AVAV insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 6 open-market sales worth $221,035 by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold AVAV stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($574.6 million), State Street Corp ($361.8 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($271.7 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($255.6 million), Invesco Ltd ($115.3 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was AVAV's revenue in fiscal year 2026?
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 (FY2026), AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) reported revenue of $2.0 billion (up 140.9% from FY2025) and a net loss of $265.1 million. Diluted EPS was -$5.40. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in AVAV's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed June 29, 2026, AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) flagged: U.S. govt. budget & spending risk: 85% revenue from U.S. govt., with 63% from DoD; DOGE spending review creates funding uncertainty as of FY2026. Geopolitical supply risk: rare earth metals mostly sourced from China; Jan 2024 China sanctions and Mar 2025 export controls on AeroVironment may limit component availability. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did AVAV report in its latest 8-K?
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2026 reporting Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders). Stockholders elected all five nominated directors for one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting.
What are the latest AVAV SEC filings?
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 29, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 17, 2026.
What is AVAV's SEC CIK number?
AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1368622. EDGAR lists every AVAV filing under that number.
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