Embraer's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Core Insights - Embraer S.A. reported first-quarter 2025 earnings of 40 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents by 90.5% and showing year-over-year improvement [1] - Total revenues reached $1.10 billion, a 23% increase year over year, driven by growth in Executive Aviation, Defense and Security, and Services & Support segments, although it slightly missed the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion by 0.9% [1] Revenue and Orders - Embraer delivered 30 jets in the quarter, comprising seven commercial and 23 executive jets, compared to the previous year's 25 jets [2] - The backlog at the end of the first quarter was $26.4 billion, up from $26.3 billion in the prior quarter [2] Segment Performance - Executive Aviation segment revenues were $323 million, up 35% year over year due to higher volumes and favorable pricing [3] - Defense & Security segment revenues increased by 72% year over year to $139 million, driven by the KC-390 jet program [3] - Commercial Aviation segment revenues remained stable at $202 million, while Services & Support revenues rose 16% year over year to $425 million [4] - Other segments, including Agricultural Aviation and cyber division Tempest, saw revenues of $15 million, up 66% year over year [4] Operational Highlights - Operating income for Embraer was $51.2 million, a significant improvement from an operating loss of $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 [5] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $108.6 million from $47.1 million in the same quarter last year [5] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $0.81 billion, down from $1.56 billion at the end of 2024 [6] - Adjusted free cash outflow for the first quarter was $385.8 million, compared to $346.1 million in the prior-year period [6] - Net cash used in operating activities was $183.8 million, improved from $307.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 [6] 2025 Guidance - Embraer reiterated its 2025 guidance, expecting to deliver 77-85 commercial jets and 145-155 Executive Aviation jets [7] - The company anticipates revenues between $7.0 billion and $7.5 billion, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $7.36 billion [7] - Adjusted EBIT margin is expected to be between 7.5% and 8.3%, with projected adjusted free cash flow of $200 million or more [7] Zacks Rank - Embraer currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [8]