Michael Andrew Jackson, See Remarks at AEVEX Corp. (AVEX), bought 650 shares at $20.00 ($13K) on 2026-04-16, disclosed to the SEC on 2026-04-20.
AEVEX Corp. insider Michael Andrew Jackson purchased 650 shares for $13,000 at $20.00, marking the largest insider purchase in the company's history. This significant buy signals confidence in the defense contractor's recent operational momentum and contract wins.
The stock is currently trading at $33.41, sitting 21.09% below its 52-week high of $42.34 but 45.26% above its 52-week low of $23.00. Despite recent volatility, the shares have rallied 7.8% over the past week following news of new Air Force contracts.
The company reported a Q1 beat on May 21 with revenue of $216.7 million and EPS of $0.22, exceeding estimates. Additionally, AEVEX secured two new U.S. Air Force contracts totaling $34.1 million on May 24 to advance unmanned aircraft capabilities.
The stock trades at a high valuation with a trailing P/E of 75.82, which may limit upside if growth slows. Furthermore, short interest represents 4.62% of the float, indicating a potential squeeze risk if the bullish momentum continues.
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