Embraer posts strongest Q1 since 2016, maintains 2025 guidance and record backlog

Embraer announced the results for thew First Quarter of 2025.

The highlights are:

• 2025 Guidance reiterated: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft. Total company revenues in the US$7.0 to US$7.5 billion range, adjusted EBIT margin between +7.5% and +8.3%, and adjusted free cash flow of US$200 million or higher for the year. The company highlights Q1 results were not impacted by U.S. tariffs.
• Revenues totaled US$1,103 million in 1Q25 – the best first quarter since 2016 – and +23% year over year (yoy). Highlight for Defense & Security revenues +72% yoy growth.
• Adjusted EBIT reached US$62.0 million with a +5.6% margin in 1Q25 (+0.8% in 1Q24).
• Adjusted free cash flow w/o Eve was US$(385.8) million during the quarter in preparation for a higher number of aircraft deliveries in the coming quarters.
• The company approved the payment of R$51.4 million in dividends (R$0.07 per share) related to 2024.
• Embraer issued a US$650 million 10-year bond at 158bp over U.S. Treasury in 1Q25 and purchased US$522 million in 2027 bonds (fully retired) and US$150 million in 2028 bonds.
• The company extended its debt duration to 6.3 years (3.8 years in 4Q) after the most recent liability management step and ended the quarter with a 0.5x net debt-to-EBITDA ratio, down from 1.8x yoy.
• Embraer delivered 30 jets in 1Q25, of which 7 were commercial jets (3 E2s and 4 E1s) and 23 were executive jets (14 light and 9 medium); +20% versus the 25 aircraft delivered yoy.
• Firm order backlog of US$26.4 billion in 1Q25 – surpassed the all-time historical high set in the previous quarter.

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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