What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for EMBJ FY2026 Earnings?

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in a research report issued on Monday, July 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $2.86 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $2.85. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica’s current full-year earnings is $2.90 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.25 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.08 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $1.36 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on EMBJ. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in a research report on Monday. Scotiabank began coverage on Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in a research note on Monday, June 8th. They issued a “sector outperform” rating and a $81.00 price target on the stock. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica from $84.00 to $80.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $67.29.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of EMBJ opened at $66.13 on Wednesday. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica has a fifty-two week low of $46.54 and a fifty-two week high of $80.75. The company has a market capitalization of $11.95 billion, a PE ratio of 38.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.43. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $60.57 and a two-hundred day moving average of $64.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.48.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. FNY Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,033,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica by 8.2% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 136,065 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $8,074,000 after buying an additional 10,346 shares during the period. AlpenGlobal Capital LLC purchased a new position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in the first quarter valued at approximately $1,534,000. Ibex Wealth Advisors lifted its position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica by 11.8% during the first quarter. Ibex Wealth Advisors now owns 83,198 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $4,937,000 after buying an additional 8,759 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors acquired a new position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 34.65% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged up earnings estimates across several future periods for Embraer, including FY2026, FY2027, FY2028, and quarterly forecasts, signaling expectations for steady profitability improvement.
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks article comparing Boeing and Embraer highlighted both companies’ strong commercial aviation businesses, which may keep Embraer in favor with investors looking for aerospace exposure. Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the higher earnings estimates, Zacks Research kept a Hold rating on Embraer, suggesting analysts see upside but are not yet fully bullish. Article
• Neutral Sentiment: One Seeking Alpha piece argued Embraer remains a strong buy despite a more cautious outlook, reinforcing the debate over how much of the growth story is already priced in. Article

About Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

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.