Embraer S.A. · EMBJ · FY2024 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2024
Embraer raises profitability targets as supply-chain limits aircraft deliveries
The quarter supports a constructive view of Embraer's operating trajectory: strong demand, a record backlog, and higher profitability targets outweighed ongoing supply-chain pressure. The key test is whether execution and delivery recovery can convert backlog into recurring earnings without relying on one-off arbitration proceeds.
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What changed
Compared with the prior analysis, management reported stronger Q3 momentum, a record $22.7 billion backlog, higher adjusted EBIT margin and free cash flow targets, and investment-grade rating upgrades. The offset was a reduction in Commercial Aviation delivery guidance to 70–73 aircraft because supply-chain bottlenecks persisted.
Guidance delta
Management raised adjusted EBIT margin guidance to 9–10% and lifted its free cash flow target to $300 million or more, while reducing Commercial Aviation delivery guidance to 70–73 aircraft because of supply-chain constraints.
Key takeaways
- Revenue increased 32% year over year, led by Executive Aviation and Defense & Security, each up more than 60%.
- Backlog reached a record $22.7 billion, supported by defense contracts and C-390 orders.
- The outlook improved for adjusted EBIT margin and free cash flow, but Commercial Aviation delivery guidance was reduced to 70–73 aircraft.
Management priorities
- Expand Service & Support through a new MRO facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Increase executive-jet and commercial-aircraft production capacity as backlog fills.
- Advance Eve eVTOL development toward first flight and planned certification while growing KC-390 sales.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
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Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 15, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 11, 2025 |
| UBS | Sell | Sell | Maintain | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Wolfe Research | Outperform | Peer Perform | Upgrade | Jul 31, 2025 |
| HSBC | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jun 4, 2025 |
| TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Credit Suisse | Underperform | Underperform | Maintain | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Bradesco Corretora | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Bradesco | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Santander | Underperform | Hold | Downgrade | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Outperform | Downgrade | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Drexel Hamilton | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Itau BBA | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 16, 2015 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Nov 3, 2014 |
| Imperial Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Mar 14, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $72.34. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | Analyst unavailable | $81 | $56.68 | +12.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $57.12 | -10.1% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $69 | $62.02 | -4.6% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $67 | $59.38 | -7.4% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Wolfe Research | Analyst unavailable | $64 | $54.83 | -11.5% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| HSBC | Cenk Orcan | $57 | $45.96 | -21.2% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| UBS | Alberto Valerio | $39 | $44.67 | -46.1% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| HSBC | Cenk Orcan | $36 | $35.1 | -50.2% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| UBS | Alberto Valerio | $28.5 | $27.04 | -60.6% | Mar 26, 2024 |
| CFRA | Stewart Glickman | $27 | $25.07 | -62.7% | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Josh Milberg | $40 | $23.48 | -44.7% | Mar 14, 2024 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $14 | $11.27 | -80.6% | Jan 9, 2023 |
| J.P. Morgan | Analyst unavailable | $13.25 | $5.12 | -81.7% | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $13 | $11.53 | -82.0% | Apr 26, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationEmbraer SA engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aircraft and its parts for commercial, defense, and executive aviation sectors. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Aviation, Defense and Security, Executive Jet Business, Service & Support and Others. The Commercial Aviation segment is involved in the development, production, and sale of commercial jets; and the provision of support services to regional aviation and aircraft leasing.…
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