AVAV stock up 16.09% to $297.41 intraday 06 Jan 2026: AI defense demand shifts outlook

AVAV stock surged 16.09% intraday to $297.41 on 06 Jan 2026 after heavy volume and renewed investor interest in AI-enabled unmanned systems. Volume hit 2,347,863 shares versus an average of 1,009,429, giving a relative volume of 2.20. The move came on the NASDAQ in the United States and reflects short-term rotation into aerospace and AI defense names. We break down the drivers, valuation, technicals, analyst targets, and Meyka AI’s model outlook for AVAV stock.