Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Vertical Aerospace is a pioneering aircraft manufacturer specializing in the design and development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company is committed to transforming urban air mobility through zero-emission solutions. Its core mission centers on creating a safe, quiet and sustainable platform for short-haul passenger transport, offering an alternative to traditional ground-based commuting in congested metropolitan areas.

The company’s flagship product, the VX4, has been engineered to carry four passengers plus a pilot over distances of up to 100 miles on a single charge. Boasting distributed electric propulsion, advanced composite materials and a redundant safety architecture, the VX4 is undergoing rigorous flight testing and certification processes with both the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the US Federal Aviation Administration. Vertical Aerospace leverages in-house research and partnerships with leading aerospace suppliers to refine its battery systems, avionics and aerodynamic design.

Vertical Aerospace has forged strategic alliances across Europe and North America to accelerate the commercialization of its eVTOL aircraft. Collaborations include technology agreements with powertrain specialists and sensor manufacturers, as well as letters of intent for future fleet deployments with global airlines and urban air mobility operators. The company maintains a manufacturing facility near Bristol and plans additional production sites to meet anticipated demand in major markets such as the United States, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Under the leadership of CEO Michael Cervenka, Vertical Aerospace has expanded its executive team to include seasoned aerospace engineers, battery technologists and regulatory experts. The company continues to attract capital from institutional investors and industry partners, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging eVTOL industry. With a focus on safety, sustainability and scalability, Vertical Aerospace aims to deliver the world’s first certified all-electric passenger aircraft and to redefine how people commute in the world’s busiest cities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.79 to $5.03
• 50-Day Range: $4.10 to $6.91
• 52-Week Range: $2.76 to $15.99
• Volume: 2.24 million shs
• Average Volume: 372,979 shs
• Market Capitalization: $410.70 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $11.70
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Vertical Aerospace Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Vertical Aerospace scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 17th out of 57 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Vertical Aerospace has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Vertical Aerospace has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Vertical Aerospace are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.95) to ($2.01) per share.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.70% of the float of Vertical Aerospace has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vertical Aerospace has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vertical Aerospace has recently decreased by 5.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Vertical Aerospace does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Vertical Aerospace does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.70% of the float of Vertical Aerospace has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vertical Aerospace has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vertical Aerospace has recently decreased by 5.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.20

News Sentiment

Vertical Aerospace has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Vertical Aerospace this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

13 people have searched for EVTL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 30% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added Vertical Aerospace to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Vertical Aerospace insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

74.80% of the stock of Vertical Aerospace is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.17% of the stock of Vertical Aerospace is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

EVTL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EVTL shares performed this year?

Vertical Aerospace's stock was trading at $12.58 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EVTL shares have decreased by 61.4% and is now trading at $4.85.

How were Vertical Aerospace's earnings last quarter?

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 13th. The company reported $4.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.40) by $4.84.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Vertical Aerospace's stock split?

Vertical Aerospace shares reverse split on Monday, September 23rd 2024.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Monday, September 23rd 2024. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Monday, September 23rd 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Vertical Aerospace?

Shares of EVTL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vertical Aerospace own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vertical Aerospace investors own include Archer Aviation (ACHR), Meta Platforms (META), Joby Aviation (JOBY), Tesla (TSLA), PayPal (PYPL), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) and ChargePoint (CHPT).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEFENSE
• Sub-Industry: Aircraft
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EVTL
• CIK: 1867102
• Web: www.vertical-aerospace.com
• Phone: 44-11-7457-2094
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 240
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Vertical Aerospace: $11.70
• High Price Target: $15.00
• Low Price Target: $2.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +140.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.72
• Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($9.17) per share
• Price / Book: -0.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 84,680,000
• Free Float: 21,320,000
• Market Cap: $412.82 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.26