Embraer stock gains after Flexjet delivery and fresh order talk

Published on 09/19/2026 at 12:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Embraer stock rose after Reuters said Ethiopian Airlines delayed a 25-jet decision on September 18, 2026. Flexjet also took the first Praetor 600E in a $7 billion deal.

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Embraer stock (BREMBRACNOR4) traded against two dated catalysts on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026: Reuters said Ethiopian Airlines delayed its choice on 25 regional jets, while Flexjet received the first Praetor 600E from Embraer in a $7 billion agreement.

Order timing shifts

According to Reuters on September 18, 2026, Ethiopian Airlines now plans to decide in the coming months on a 25-jet order that could include Embraer's E2 family or Airbus A220 aircraft. That keeps a visible sales prospect open, but it also pushes the timing beyond the date that had previously been discussed.

On the same theme, Manila Times reported on September 18, 2026 that Flexjet took delivery of the first Praetor 600E as part of a $7 billion agreement for 182 aircraft plus 30 options. The same report said 12 Praetor 600Es are expected by the end of 2026.

Numbers that matter

The latest market snapshot available in this call shows MarketWatch-linked data for the New York listing with a market cap of USD 13.45 billion and a last close of USD 74.42 on September 18, 2026. MarketBeat also cited a beta of 1.40 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.13 for the same share class on September 18, 2026.

For the operating picture, a MarketBeat item on September 18, 2026 said Zacks Research raised its Q3 2027 earnings estimate for Embraer to USD 1.22 a share from USD 1.21. The same note put the full-year 2027 estimate at USD 3.06 a share.

Price and setup

At USD 74.42 on September 18, 2026, the stock closed with a market value of USD 13.45 billion and a beta of 1.40. For investors, the mix is clear: a large private-jet delivery and a delayed airline decision sit beside a still-hefty valuation.