Research Analysts Set Expectations for EVTL Q1 Earnings

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) – Equities researchers at HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research report issued 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.

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

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price objective on shares of Vertical Aerospace from $11.00 to $9.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Raymond James Financial lowered Vertical Aerospace from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. William Blair initiated coverage on Vertical Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. D. Boral Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $12.00 price objective on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Vertical Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $11.10.

Vertical Aerospace Price Performance

EVTL opened at $2.05 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $4.30 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $4.93. The firm has a market cap of $209.98 million, a P/E ratio of -0.67 and a beta of 1.23. Vertical Aerospace has a 1-year low of $2.01 and a 1-year high of $7.60.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vertical Aerospace

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its position in shares of Vertical Aerospace by 429.6% during the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 140,018 shares of the company’s stock valued at $948,000 after buying an additional 113,580 shares in the last quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Vertical Aerospace in the second quarter worth about $91,000. Watts Gwilliam & Co. LLC bought a new stake in Vertical Aerospace during the second quarter worth approximately $102,000. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vertical Aerospace during the third quarter valued at approximately $519,000. Finally, Pinnacle Associates Ltd. purchased a new stake in Vertical Aerospace during the third quarter valued at approximately $289,000. Institutional investors own 81.17% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Vertical Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Selected Italy’s Isoclima as a strategic supplier for Valo canopies and glazing — strengthens the aircraft supply chain ahead of certification, reducing execution risk if the partnership proves reliable. Why Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Is Expanding Its Valo Supplier Network Ahead of Certification
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/operations coverage highlights progress on profitability turnaround and in‑house battery production — useful context for longer‑term upside but not an immediate catalyst to offset near‑term legal/analyst concerns. Assessing Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Valuation After Profitability Turnaround And Battery Production Progress
• Negative Sentiment: Shares hit record lows and the company reiterated a “going concern” warning — heightens investor worry about near‑term liquidity and execution, pressuring the stock. Vertical Aerospace shares set record low, reiterates “going concern” warning — update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors were alerted to a potential fraud lawsuit (Schall Law Firm) seeking plaintiffs — legal risk increases uncertainty and can trigger further selling or settlements that hit the balance sheet. EVTL Investors Have Opportunity to Join Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright sharply revised down multi‑year EPS forecasts (FY2026‑FY2030), cutting near‑term and medium‑term profitability expectations — analyst downgrades reduce buy‑side conviction and can pressure price targets.
• Negative Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity lowered expectations for EVTL stock — another sell‑side signal that reinforces the negative analyst narrative and may deter new buyers. Canaccord Genuity Group Has Lowered Expectations for Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) Stock Price

Vertical Aerospace Company Profile

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.