Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for EMBJ Earnings

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in a report released on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the aerospace company will earn $0.26 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.66. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica’s current full-year earnings is $2.04 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.81 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.09 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.42 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $0.78 EPS.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, February 14th. The aerospace company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $2.65 billion during the quarter. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica had a return on equity of 7.45% and a net margin of 4.64%.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica from $80.00 to $84.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $64.43.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE EMBJ opened at $59.30 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $67.89 and its 200 day moving average is $65.48. The stock has a market cap of $10.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.55. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica has a 1-year low of $38.78 and a 1-year high of $80.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Dorsey Wright & Associates purchased a new stake in shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,800,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in the fourth quarter worth $684,000. Ulysses Management LLC bought a new stake in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 4th quarter valued at $3,218,000. Aureus Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 4th quarter valued at $1,577,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 4th quarter valued at $7,362,000. 34.65% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

Here are the key news stories impacting Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised medium‑ and long‑term EPS targets (FY2026, FY2027, FY2028) and bumped Q4 2026 and Q4 2027 estimates — signaling upgraded expectations for Embraer’s profitability over the next few years, which could lift investor sentiment and valuation multiples. Zacks Research multi‑year upgrades
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also increased several near‑term quarter forecasts (Q2 2026, Q3 2026, Q2 2027, Q4 2026) — constructive for upcoming quarterly beats versus prior expectations and supportive of upside to consensus. Zacks Research quarterly upgrades
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks retained a “Strong‑Buy” rating while adjusting estimates — the endorsement supports demand from retail/quant strategies that follow sell‑side ratings, but the rating alone doesn’t guarantee immediate price moves. Zacks Strong‑Buy rating
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed near‑term EPS forecasts for Q1 2026 and Q1 2027 (and cut Q3 2027) — these downgrades increase the risk of missed quarterly expectations and could pressure the stock in the short term if investors focus on near‑term cash flow and margins. Zacks Research near‑term cuts

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica Company Profile

Embraer SA (NYSE:EMBJ), legally known as Embraer – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA, is a global aerospace company headquartered in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The company designs, develops, manufactures and sells commercial, executive, defence and agricultural aircraft. Embraer’s product portfolio includes the popular E-Jets family for regional and short-haul carriers, the advanced E2 series, a range of business jets under the Phenom, Legacy and Praetor brands, the A-29 Super Tucano military trainer and light attack aircraft, the C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport platform, and the Ipanema agricultural aircraft.

Embraer’s commercial aviation segment focuses on regional airlines and air taxi operators, offering aircraft that seat between 70 and 150 passengers.