What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for EMBJ Q1 Earnings?

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in a research note issued to investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $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.

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

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica Price Performance

EMBJ opened at $59.30 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 1.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.71 billion, a PE ratio of 30.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.55. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $67.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $65.48. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica has a 52-week low of $38.78 and a 52-week high of $80.75.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, February 14th. The aerospace company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter. The business 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%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CoreCap Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the fourth quarter valued at $39,000. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica in the 4th quarter worth about $44,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in shares of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica by 98.2% in the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,508 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $70,000 after acquiring an additional 747 shares in the last quarter. Gen Wealth Partners Inc purchased a new position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 4th quarter valued at about $74,000. Finally, Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC purchased a new position in Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica during the 4th quarter valued at about $90,000. 34.65% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica News

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.