AVAV stock pre‑market (19 Feb 2026): trading at $265.46, watch analyst targets

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is trading pre-market on NASDAQ in the United States at $265.46 on 19 Feb 2026, up 0.94% from the prior close. AVAV stock has drawn renewed attention from analysts and institutions after recent bullish coverage and increased volume. We examine why the market is treating AeroVironment more like a high-growth AI and autonomy play, and we link that view to valuation, technicals, and consensus price targets.