Zacks Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Embraer S.A. (NYSE:ERJ)

Embraer S.A. (NYSE:ERJ) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Embraer in a report released on Monday, May 6th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $0.78 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.79. The consensus estimate for Embraer’s current full-year earnings is $1.36 per share.

Embraer (NYSE:ERJ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 18th. The aerospace company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $1.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.21 billion. Embraer had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 2.80%.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Embraer from $19.50 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Embraer from $21.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, March 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Embraer from $21.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, March 22nd. HSBC downgraded shares of Embraer from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $18.00 to $19.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 6th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $28.50 price objective (up previously from $21.00) on shares of Embraer in a report on Tuesday, March 26th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.75.

Embraer Stock Performance

ERJ opened at $26.38 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $24.61 and its 200-day moving average is $19.90. Embraer has a 52-week low of $12.48 and a 52-week high of $27.47.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Embraer

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Embraer by 59,594.3% in the first quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 51,934 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,384,000 after acquiring an additional 51,847 shares in the last quarter. Inspire Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Embraer during the 1st quarter valued at $233,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its stake in shares of Embraer by 308.5% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 47,573 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,268,000 after buying an additional 35,928 shares in the last quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. raised its stake in shares of Embraer by 221.7% in the 1st quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 2,628 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 1,811 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital Wealth Planning LLC raised its stake in shares of Embraer by 102.5% in the 1st quarter. Capital Wealth Planning LLC now owns 100,888 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $2,688,000 after buying an additional 51,069 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.65% of the company’s stock.

About Embraer

Embraer SA designs, develops, manufactures, and sells aircraft and systems in North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Commercial Aviation; Defense & Security; Executive Aviation; Services & Support; and Other segments. The Commercial Aviation segment designs, develops, manufactures, and sells commercial jets, as well as leases aircraft.