Brokers Issue Forecasts for EVTL Q1 Earnings

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) – Equities researchers at HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for Vertical Aerospace in a report released on Wednesday, March 25th. HC Wainwright analyst A. Dayal forecasts that the company will post earnings of ($0.59) per share 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.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. William Blair began coverage on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Raymond James Financial cut Vertical Aerospace from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $11.00 target price (up from $9.00) on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, D. Boral Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $12.00 target price on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Vertical Aerospace presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $11.10.

Vertical Aerospace Price Performance

NYSE EVTL opened at $1.99 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.22 and its 200 day simple moving average is $4.90. Vertical Aerospace has a 12 month low of $1.90 and a 12 month high of $7.60. The company has a market capitalization of $203.13 million, a P/E ratio of -0.65 and a beta of 1.23.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertical Aerospace

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EFG International AG purchased a new position in Vertical Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Barclays PLC raised its stake in Vertical Aerospace by 156.0% during the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 6,843 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 4,170 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in shares of Vertical Aerospace by 144.3% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 8,211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 4,850 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Vertical Aerospace in the third quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vertical Aerospace in the third quarter worth $52,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.17% of the company’s stock.

Key Vertical Aerospace News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced an agreement‑in‑principle financing package of up to $850 million that provides an immediate capital injection (including an initial ~$50M equity issuance), optional further capital (preferred equity and an equity line) and debt maturity relief tied to key partner Mudrick. This materially reduces near‑term liquidity risk and funds certification/commercialization work. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Market/press reaction — multiple outlets reported the deal and U.S.-listed shares rose in early trading after the announcement, reflecting investor relief that the company has a multi‑year runway to pursue Valo certification and production. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational progress updates remain supportive but incremental — Vertical continues to expand supplier relationships for the Valo canopy and glazing systems (Isoclima) to ready production capability ahead of certification; this helps execution but is not an immediate revenue driver. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/earnings context — recent quarterly results showed ongoing losses and analysts expect continued negative EPS for the year; the financing addresses funding but future analyst revisions will track execution against certification milestones. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Litigation/investor‑claim risk — a law firm announced an investigation into potential claims against Vertical’s officers, creating a legal overhang that can sap sentiment and encourage selling regardless of financing progress. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and certification risk remains high — even with the financing, success depends on passing complex regulatory flight tests, building the certification aircraft, and converting milestones into commercial contracts; failure or delays would keep downside pressure on EVTL. Article Title

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.