Congress Asset Management Co. Trims Stake in AeroVironment

Aerospace firm sees institutional investor reduce position by 10.6% in Q4 2025

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:38am

Congress Asset Management Co. trimmed its stake in AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) by 10.6% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 36,825 shares, leaving it with 310,174 shares worth $75 million in the aerospace company.

Why it matters

AeroVironment is a leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other defense and commercial technologies. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in investor sentiment and influence the stock's performance.

The details

Congress Asset Management Co. reduced its position in AeroVironment by selling 36,825 shares during the fourth quarter. The firm now owns approximately 0.62% of the company's outstanding stock, valued at $75 million. Other hedge funds have also recently adjusted their AeroVironment holdings, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes.

  • Congress Asset Management Co. filed its Q4 2025 13F report on March 24, 2026.

The players

Congress Asset Management Co.

An institutional investment management firm that has been an investor in AeroVironment.

AeroVironment, Inc.

An American aerospace company that specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles, tactical missiles, and other defense and commercial technologies.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that one of AeroVironment's larger institutional investors has reduced its position in the company, which could signal a shift in sentiment around the stock. However, the overall level of institutional ownership remains high, suggesting continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects.