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On Wednesday, Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu adjusted the price target for Eve Holding Inc. (NYSE:EVEX) stock to $6.00, down from the previous $7.00, while reaffirming a Buy rating for the company. The stock, currently trading at $3.47, has seen significant volatility, falling nearly 32% year-to-date according to InvestingPro data. The adjustment follows Eve Holding’s report of 2024 cash usage, which was near the lower end of the company’s guidance, at $141 million, within the forecasted range of $130 million to $170 million. The reported cash usage was primarily driven by flight testing and prototype builds.
Eve Holding is expected to see cash usage increase to between $200 million and $250 million over the next two years. This anticipated expenditure appears manageable, as InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a strong current ratio of 5.27x and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet. The existing financing arrangements and $429 million in liquidity provide substantial runway for operations. The firm’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft is on track for entry into service (EIS) in 2027.
The company’s order book, which includes 2,800 letters of intent (LOIs), is also a critical factor in the financial outlook. Jefferies anticipates that the conversion of these preliminary orders into pre-delivery payments (PDP) will begin next year, which should help offset any incremental financing requirements.
The new price target of $6.00 set by Jefferies is based on a 10% weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and a 4% terminal growth rate. These financial metrics are part of the firm’s valuation model for Eve Holding, as it prepares for the forthcoming stages of its eVTOL development and commercialization. While the stock trades at a significant price-to-book multiple of 8.41x, InvestingPro analysis reveals 12 additional key insights about Eve Holding’s financial health and market position, available exclusively to subscribers through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Eve Holding Inc. reported a net loss of $40 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $138 million for the entire year. Despite these financial setbacks, the company bolstered its liquidity to $429 million, a significant increase from $241,000 in 2023, achieved through raising $270 million in capital. The company anticipates a cash burn between $200 million and $250 million in 2025, primarily driven by the development of their electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Eve Holding’s order book stands at approximately 2,800 units, although it experienced a slight decline in customer numbers due to acquisitions and bankruptcies.
BTIG analyst Marvin Fong maintained a Neutral rating on the company, citing the challenges ahead in 2025, including the start of flight-testing and production of its first certification-compliant prototype. The company secured new clients, including Helicopters Inc., which signed up for all three of Eve Holding’s offerings. Eve Holding plans to initiate the first flight test campaign of its engineering prototype by mid-2025 and continues to engage with certification authorities. The development of a manufacturing facility in Tabate, Brazil, is also underway, with a planned investment of $100 million.
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