Why is AVAV Up Today?

AVAV
$126.19
▲ +2.18% (+$2.75)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 4:30 PM ET

About AeroVironment, Inc.

AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with s...

Sector: AIRCRAFT
Market Cap: $17.28B
Forward P/E: 70.1
52-Week Range: $100.40 - $408.25
Employees: 1,475

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 AIRCRAFT sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The AIRCRAFT sector is up 2.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.2x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

AIRCRAFT sector: +2.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most AIRCRAFT stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

AVAV is outperforming the market (+1.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.93%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.94%
AVAV
This Stock
+2.18%
vs S&P 500: +1.25%
vs Nasdaq: +0.24%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AVAV is expected to trade between:
$123.67 - $129.98

Key Level to Watch

$132.50 resistance
Watch for continuation above $126.19

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 4:30 PM (-357 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.66
Put/Call Ratio
87.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,499
Put Volume: 2,300
Total: 5,799

Historical Context

AVAV has moved more than 3.0% up on 52 occasions in the past year.

48.1%
Continuation Rate
25/52 times continued up
-0.16%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 09, 2026 (12.6%) → Next day: -2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AVAV stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The AIRCRAFT sector is up 2.3% on average.

Is AVAV stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AVAV shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AVAV stock price target?

AVAV is currently trading at $126.19. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $123.67 - $129.98. See long-term price prediction →

Will AVAV stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AVAV's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $132.50 (resistance).

Is AVAV stock oversold or overbought?

AVAV's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 47.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AVAV stock?

AVAV's 10-day momentum indicator is at -3.23. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is AVAV outperforming or underperforming the market?

AVAV (+2.18%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.93%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.94%.

What does MACD indicate for AVAV?

AVAV's MACD (-5.36) is currently above the signal line (-6.34), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.6) is moderate.

Is AVAV in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AVAV is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $121.19, 50-day SMA: $136.63.

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