[SCHEDULE 13G] AeroVironment, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is reported as having institutional ownership by State Street Corporation, which beneficially owns 1,722,002 shares, representing 3.8% of the company's common stock. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power and records shared voting power of 1,615,455 and shared dispositive power of 1,722,002, indicating control is exercised jointly through State Street entities. The statement also identifies several State Street subsidiaries involved in managing these holdings and certifies the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

Positive

• Institutional ownership: State Street beneficially owns 1,722,002 shares of AVAV, showing institutional interest in the company.
• Clear certification: The filing states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to influence control.

Negative

• No sole control: Reported sole voting power and sole dispositive power are both 0, indicating no unilateral control.
• Stake below 5%: At 3.8%, the holding is under typical materiality thresholds for larger, potentially influential stakes.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR State Street reports a 3.8% beneficial stake in AVAV with shared voting/dispositive rights; the position appears passive and non-controlling.

State Street's reported ownership of 1,722,002 shares (3.8%) falls below the 5% indicative threshold for larger disclosures and the filing records 0 sole voting or dispositive power. Shared voting power of 1,615,455 suggests these holdings are managed across custodial or advisory lines via multiple State Street affiliates. For investors, this is a notable institutional holding but not a change in control or an activist stake based on the facts reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR The submission documents a non-controlling institutional position and explicitly states the shares are held in the ordinary course, not to affect control.

The filing identifies several State Street subsidiaries as the relevant managers of the position, which is consistent with pooled or advisory asset-management arrangements. The certification in the filing explicitly states the securities were not acquired to change or influence issuer control. There are no indications of solo voting authority or dispositive control that would signal governance intervention.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AEROVIRONMENT INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

008073108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 008073108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,615,455.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,722,002.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,722,002.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

3.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: AEROVIRONMENT INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 241 18TH ST S SUITE 415 , ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, 22202
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 008073108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1722002.00
(b)	Percent of class: 3.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,615,455
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,722,002
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (BK);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

How many AVAV shares does State Street report owning?

State Street reports beneficial ownership of 1,722,002 shares of AeroVironment (AVAV).

What percentage of AVAV does State Street own?

The reported stake represents 3.8% of AeroVironment's common stock.

Does State Street have sole voting power over AVAV shares?

No. The filing reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 1,615,455 shares with shared voting power.

Is the State Street stake held to influence control of AVAV?

No. The filing includes a certification that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control.

Are any State Street subsidiaries identified as managing the holdings?

Yes. The filing identifies multiple State Street affiliates, including asset-management and trust entities, as involved in the holdings.