Embraer S.A. · EMBJ · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Embraer raises margin outlook as backlog reaches $34.5 billion
The supplied analysis supports the view that strong demand and backlog can underpin near-term growth, but the next-year case depends on converting backlog, sustaining efficiency-led margin gains after temporary benefits fade, and executing on defense and Eve eVTOL programs.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, management's tone remained confident while guidance sentiment shifted from maintained to raised. The current analysis adds a record $34.5 billion backlog, higher adjusted EBIT margin guidance, progress in Eve transition flights, and new C-390 demand.
Guidance delta
Raised: 2026 adjusted EBIT margin target increased to 10%-10.6%.
Key takeaways
- Q2 2026 was described as Embraer's strongest quarter, with $2.2 billion in net revenue and deliveries up 7% year over year.
- Backlog reached a record $34.5 billion, while new C-390 and E2 orders supported the outlook.
- Executive aviation margins benefited from production leveling and Kaizen efficiency initiatives.
- Management highlighted Eve eVTOL transition flights and potential KC-390 production expansion in India and the U.S.
Management priorities
- Scale production and improve productivity through leveling and Kaizen initiatives.
- Advance Eve eVTOL certification toward end-2028 entry into service.
- Evaluate additional KC-390 assembly capacity in India and the U.S.
- Expand service and support contracts across commercial and defense fleets.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
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 $77.02. 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 | +5.2% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $57.12 | -15.6% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $69 | $62.02 | -10.4% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $67 | $59.38 | -13.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Wolfe Research | Analyst unavailable | $64 | $54.83 | -16.9% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| HSBC | Cenk Orcan | $57 | $45.96 | -26.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| UBS | Alberto Valerio | $39 | $44.67 | -49.4% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| HSBC | Cenk Orcan | $36 | $35.1 | -53.3% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| UBS | Alberto Valerio | $28.5 | $27.04 | -63.0% | Mar 26, 2024 |
| CFRA | Stewart Glickman | $27 | $25.07 | -64.9% | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Josh Milberg | $40 | $23.48 | -48.1% | Mar 14, 2024 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $14 | $11.27 | -81.8% | Jan 9, 2023 |
| J.P. Morgan | Analyst unavailable | $13.25 | $5.12 | -82.8% | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $13 | $11.53 | -83.1% | 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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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-08-10T20:10:11.070087+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-09-15T01:23:15.305287+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-09-21T21:10:50.941616+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-09-21T21:10:50.939299+00:00
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