AeroVironment is trading 6.3% up now at $166.32 after ARK Invest bought 9,037 additional shares on September 15, extending two days of purchases exceeding 38,000 shares.
- Coverage also highlighted record first-quarter revenue and recent defense-contract momentum, supporting investor enthusiasm.
- The broader September 17, 2026 risk-on rally—with the S&P 500 up 0.96% and Nasdaq up 1.24%—is providing additional support.