Q1 Earnings Forecast for EVTL Issued By HC Wainwright

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) – HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Vertical Aerospace in a report issued on Wednesday, March 25th. HC Wainwright analyst A. Dayal expects that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.59) for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Vertical Aerospace’s current full-year earnings is ($3.95) per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Vertical Aerospace’s Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.43) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.39) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.40) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($1.79) EPS, FY2027 earnings at ($1.03) EPS, FY2028 earnings at ($0.80) EPS, FY2029 earnings at ($0.75) EPS and FY2030 earnings at ($0.32) EPS.

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported ($0.39) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.38) by ($0.01).

EVTL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. D. Boral Capital reissued a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 price target on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $11.00 price target (up from $9.00) on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price objective on Vertical Aerospace from $11.00 to $9.50 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Raymond James Financial cut Vertical Aerospace from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $11.10.

Vertical Aerospace Stock Performance

NYSE EVTL opened at $2.05 on Monday. Vertical Aerospace has a one year low of $2.01 and a one year high of $7.60. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $4.30 and a 200 day moving average of $4.93. The company has a market capitalization of $209.98 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.67 and a beta of 1.23.

Institutional Trading of Vertical Aerospace

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. EFG International AG purchased a new position in shares of Vertical Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Barclays PLC increased its stake in shares of Vertical Aerospace by 156.0% in the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 6,843 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 4,170 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in shares of Vertical Aerospace by 144.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 8,211 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 4,850 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in Vertical Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth $49,000. Finally, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. bought a new position in Vertical Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth $52,000. 81.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Vertical Aerospace News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vertical Aerospace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Selected Italy’s Isoclima as a strategic supplier for Valo canopies and glazing — strengthens the aircraft supply chain ahead of certification, reducing execution risk if the partnership proves reliable. Why Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Is Expanding Its Valo Supplier Network Ahead of Certification
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/operations coverage highlights progress on profitability turnaround and in‑house battery production — useful context for longer‑term upside but not an immediate catalyst to offset near‑term legal/analyst concerns. Assessing Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Valuation After Profitability Turnaround And Battery Production Progress
• Negative Sentiment: Shares hit record lows and the company reiterated a “going concern” warning — heightens investor worry about near‑term liquidity and execution, pressuring the stock. Vertical Aerospace shares set record low, reiterates “going concern” warning — update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors were alerted to a potential fraud lawsuit (Schall Law Firm) seeking plaintiffs — legal risk increases uncertainty and can trigger further selling or settlements that hit the balance sheet. EVTL Investors Have Opportunity to Join Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright sharply revised down multi‑year EPS forecasts (FY2026‑FY2030), cutting near‑term and medium‑term profitability expectations — analyst downgrades reduce buy‑side conviction and can pressure price targets.
• Negative Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity lowered expectations for EVTL stock — another sell‑side signal that reinforces the negative analyst narrative and may deter new buyers. Canaccord Genuity Group Has Lowered Expectations for Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) Stock Price

About Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace is a United Kingdom–based aerospace manufacturer specializing in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick, the company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EVTL. Vertical Aerospace’s mission is to deliver zero-emission, high-speed electric aircraft designed to transform short-haul journeys in densely populated areas.

The company’s flagship model, the VA-X4, is a piloted, five-seat eVTOL craft engineered for quiet operation, low running costs and minimal environmental impact.