BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in AeroVironment Inc to 8.2%

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment, disclosing an increased ownership of 8.2% in AeroVironment Inc. The filing indicates that BlackRock now beneficially owns 4,103,057 shares of AeroVironment's common stock, up from a previous holding. The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. The filing also includes certifications that the securities were not acquired to change or influence the control of AeroVironment Inc. The amendment was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., on October 17, 2025.