AVAV AeroVironment (NASDAQ) $370.68 Jan 12 2026: AI wins lift, watch value

AVAV stock closed at $370.68 on Jan 12 2026, up 1.56%, after a cluster of U.S. Army awards and partner wins tied to AI-enabled systems. The moves pushed volume to 1,533,961 shares versus an average of 1,081,027, signaling institutional interest. Traders are pricing stronger near-term demand for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) on NASDAQ, but key valuation metrics and mixed earnings leave important questions about sustainable upside.