8-K ·Filed Apr 13, 2026
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02, 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral
Monitor for any changes in financial guidance or strategy from the new CFO. The smooth transition plan with McDonnell staying in advisory role until July reduces leadership risk.
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
AVAV ▼ -18.83% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -18.83% · α vs SPY -27.76% · entry $194.39 → $157.78
T+1d
+0.07%
call +0.07% · α -1.14%
$194.52
settled 6mo ago
T+5d
+1.46%
call +1.46% · α -1.83%
$197.23
settled 6mo ago
T+20d
-14.37%
call -14.37% · α -22.10%
$166.45
settled 5mo ago
T+60d
-18.83%
call -18.83% · α -27.76%
$157.78
settled 3mo ago
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Executive Summary
AeroVironment appointed Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Kevin McDonnell. Woodward will receive a $515,000 base salary and $1.133 million in equity awards. The announcement was made through a Regulation FD disclosure.
Key Facts
- Sean Woodward appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO effective May 1, 2026
- Kevin McDonnell retiring as CFO on July 31, 2026, will transition to non-officer role
- Woodward's compensation includes $515,000 base salary, 70% target bonus, and $1.133 million in equity awards
- Equity awards consist of $736,450 in performance RSUs and $396,550 in time-vesting RSAs
- Announcement made through Regulation FD disclosure
Financial Impact
Compensation package totaling $1.133 million in equity awards for new CFO
dilutioncompensation
Risk Factors
- Potential disruption during CFO transition
- Increased share count from $1.133 million in equity awards
Market Snapshot
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-042388 |
| Document: tm2611632d1_ex99-1.htm | 0001104659-26-042388 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-042388-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-042388 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-042388-index.html | 0001104659-26-042388 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-042388.txt | 0001104659-26-042388 |
13 reports for AVAV
100% Hit rate best @ T+5▲ +8.84%
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Aug 22, 2026 5w ago | Institutional Cluster | $148.20 $159.95 | ▲ +7.93% | ▲ +7.91% | $140.82 (−4.98%) |
Aug 7, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $186.73 $144.65 | ▼ −22.54% | ▼ −22.14% | $140.82 (−24.59%) |
Jul 29, 2026 9w ago | 8-K | $142.12 $146.88 | ▲ +3.35% | ▼ −1.67% | $140.82 (−0.91%) |
Jun 29, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $165.07 $154.24 | ▼ −6.56% | ▼ −5.53% | $140.82 (−14.69%) |
Jun 22, 2026 14w ago | 10-Q/A | $151.33 $142.20 | ▲ +6.03% | ▲ +5.89% | $140.82 (+6.95%) |
Jun 22, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $151.33 $142.20 | ▲ +6.03% | ▲ +5.89% | $140.82 (+6.95%) |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $183.69 $148.40 | ▼ −19.21% | ▼ −21.10% | $140.82 (−23.34%) |
Apr 15, 2026 24w ago | 144 | $201.99 $160.99 | ▼ −20.30% | ▼ −26.11% | $140.82 (−30.28%) |
Apr 13, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $194.39 $166.45 | ▼ −14.37% | ▼ −22.10% | $140.82 (−27.56%) |
Apr 9, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $177.70 $174.37 | ▼ −1.87% | ▼ −9.44% | $140.82 (−20.75%) |
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