AVAV Dark Pool Activity
AeroVironment, Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 739K AVAV shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 387K of those shares (52.4%) were marked short or short-exempt, below AVAV's 30-day rolling average of 53.6% (z-score -0.22). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), AVAV's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 42.5% to 55.6% and averaged 49.2%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
739K
Short Volume
387K
Short Volume Ratio
52.4%
30-Day Average
53.6%
z-score -0.22
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 941K | 400K | 42.5% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.0M | 474K | 45.6% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 934K | 431K | 46.1% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 829K | 424K | 51.1% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 706K | 359K | 50.9% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 819K | 395K | 48.2% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 569K | 268K | 47.1% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 737K | 387K | 52.6% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 789K | 439K | 55.6% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 739K | 387K | 52.4% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
AVAV dark pool FAQ
- How much AVAV off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 739K AVAV shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 387K of those shares (52.4%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is AVAV's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, AVAV's short volume ratio of 52.4% is below AVAV's 30-day rolling average of 53.6% (z-score -0.22). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.