AVAV Covered Call Opportunities
Selling a covered call on AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) means holding 100 shares and selling a call option against them. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to sell your shares at the strike price if AVAV closes above it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-26, AVAV last traded around $149.51. Its best-scoring covered call is the $150.00 strike expiring 2026-08-14, paying $13.18 per share — a 8.79% premium ratio and a Net Score of 7.7 out of 10.
Covered Call data for AVAV — cached 2026-07-26| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-07-31 | ATM | $150.00 | $6.20 | 4.13% | 5.7 |
| 2026-08-07 | ATM | $150.00 | $8.80 | 5.87% | 6.4 |
| 2026-08-14 | ATM | $150.00 | $13.18 | 8.79% | 7.7 |
| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $150.00 | $12.44 | 8.29% | 7.5 |
How much income does an AVAV covered call generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $150.00 strike, AVAV pays $13.18 per share, so a single contract collects about $1318 in premium. That income is set against buying 100 shares at $149.51, roughly $14951 of capital — the 8.79% premium ratio shown above.
AVAV premium ratio trend
Over the last 90 trading snapshots, AVAV's covered call premium ratio has ranged from 3.94% to 15.24%, averaging 8.59%. It currently sits at 8.79%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of stock held.
Is AVAV a good covered call stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far AVAV sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare AVAV against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
AVAV covered call FAQ
How much does an AVAV covered call pay?
At the $150.00 strike expiring 2026-08-14, one AVAV contract collects $13.18 per share — about $1318 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 8.79% premium ratio against roughly $14951 of capital.
Is AVAV a good covered call candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 7.7 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. AVAV last traded at $149.51 versus a 52-week low of $135.20. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an AVAV covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 AVAV shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy AVAV if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this AVAV data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the AVAV figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.