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Investing.com - Canaccord Genuity has reiterated its Buy rating and $11.00 price target on Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL), citing progress in the company’s VX4 aircraft testing program. Currently trading at $4.80, the stock sits well below the average analyst target of $8.65, according to InvestingPro data.
The firm highlighted that completion of Phase 4 transition flight testing represents a major development milestone for the VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and could serve as a potential positive catalyst for the stock.
Vertical Aerospace management expects to complete Phase 4 testing before the end of 2025, according to Canaccord Genuity’s research note.
The company’s Aircraft 3, described as a twin of Aircraft 2, remains under construction with expectations for its first battery-electric flight by the end of 2025.
Following its initial flight tests, Aircraft 3 is scheduled to have a hybrid powertrain installed in early 2026 for defense and logistics-focused flight demonstrations.
In other recent news, Vertical Aerospace has made significant strides in its development and strategic partnerships. The company successfully completed Phase 3 piloted wingborne flight testing of its full-scale VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype. These tests covered 250 miles and gathered over 22 billion data points, validating the aircraft’s performance metrics. Additionally, Vertical Aerospace announced a long-term strategic partnership with Aciturri Aerostructures to build the airframe for its VX4 electric aircraft, covering both pre-production and certified versions.
In another development, Vertical Aerospace has appointed Patrick Ky, former Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. This move is expected to bring regulatory expertise to the company. Furthermore, D. Boral Capital has initiated coverage on Vertical Aerospace with a Buy rating, citing "encouraging operational momentum" from the company’s first-half results. These recent developments highlight Vertical Aerospace’s progress in advancing its eVTOL technology and expanding its industry partnerships.
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