Bruce Polsky Purchases Shares of AVIR

On June 18, 2026, Bruce Polsky purchased 29,600 shares of AVIR. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading scheme. Shares of AVIR traded near $4.39 on Wednesday.

Insider Buying and Selling at AVIR

In addition to Bruce Polsky's acquisition, other insiders were active on June 18, 2026. Howard Berman bought 37,700 shares, and Bruno Lucidi acquired 26,700 shares. Conversely, Bruno Lucidi sold 29,600 shares, alongside Franklin Berger and Polly Murphy, who each sold the same amount.

Other Institutional Activity in AVIR

FMR LLC increased its holdings by 2,271,776 shares, ending with 11,950,772 shares worth about $64.3 million. BlackRock, Inc. slightly trimmed its position by 55,765 shares, holding 8,435,437 shares valued at approximately $45.4 million. BML Capital Management, LLC reduced its stake by 431,343 shares, now holding 7,058,657 shares valued at $37.9 million. Tang Capital Management LLC maintained its position without change, holding 4,814,700 shares worth around $25.9 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a new position with 3,246,124 shares, valued at $17.5 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On March 9, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained a 'buy' rating for AVIR with a $10 price target. Morgan Stanley has a 'hold' rating with a $6 price target set on April 11, 2025, and a 'sell' rating with a $2 target from June 5, 2024. JP Morgan, on March 31, 2023, maintained a 'hold' rating with an $8 target. SVB Securities also maintained a 'hold' rating, with a $6 target as of January 27, 2023.

Bottom Line

Insider buying activity, like Bruce Polsky's purchase, can provide insights into potential company prospects. The recent transactions among AVIR's insiders and institutional investors highlight varying confidence levels. Analyst ratings reflect a range of opinions, with Evercore ISI Group's 'buy' rating suggesting optimism. As always, these insights are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions or future performance.