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SÃO PAULO - Embraer SA (NYSE:ERJ) reported better-than-expected second quarter results on Tuesday, with record Q2 revenue driven by strong Executive Aviation performance.
The company's shares fell 2.18% in pre-market trading following the release.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer posted revenue of $1.82 billion in the second quarter, up 22% YoY and exceeding analyst estimates of $1.73 billion. Quarterly earnings per share reached $0.43, beating the consensus forecast of $0.39. However, the company reported an adjusted net loss of $4.7 million for the quarter, compared to an $80.4 million profit in the same period last year.
Executive Aviation emerged as the standout business segment with revenues surging 64% YoY to $549 million, benefiting from higher volumes, better product mix, and price discipline. The division delivered 38 aircraft during the quarter, a 41% increase from the previous year.
"We achieved an all-time high second quarter revenue performance," said Francisco Gomes Neto, Embraer's CEO. "Our Executive Aviation segment showed exceptional growth while maintaining strong margins."
The company delivered 61 aircraft in Q2, up 30% from 47 units in the same period last year. Commercial Aviation deliveries remained flat at 19 aircraft, while Defense & Security deliveries increased 300% to 4 aircraft.
Embraer maintained its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between $7.0 billion and $7.5 billion, in line with the analyst consensus of $7.37 billion. The company expects to deliver 77-85 commercial aircraft and 145-155 executive jets.
The firm order backlog reached a record $29.7 billion in Q2, up 13% from the previous quarter and 40% higher than a year ago, with growth across all business units.
Despite positive revenue growth, adjusted free cash flow was negative $161.6 million during the quarter, which the company attributed to preparation for higher aircraft deliveries in coming quarters.
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