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Embraer S.A. ERJ reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 94 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents by 100%. The bottom line also improved a solid 123.8% from 42 cents per share reported in the prior-year quarter.
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The company registered quarterly GAAP earnings of 25 cents per ADS compared with $1.05 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
ERJ reported 2024 adjusted earnings of $2.51 per share, which were much higher than the year-ago figure of 43 cents.
Embraer’s Total Revenues
Revenues totaled $2.31 billion, up 17% year over year, driven by higher revenues from the company’s Executive Aviation, Defense and Security, Commercial Aviation and Services & Support segments. The figure also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19 billion by 5.8%.
The company reported revenues of $6.39 billion in 2024, which were higher than $5.27 billion in 2023.
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ERJ’s Order & Delivery
Embraer delivered 75 jets in the quarter. It delivered 31 commercial and 44 executive (22 light and 22 midsize) jets compared with 25 commercial and 49 executive (30 light and 19 midsize) jets in the prior-year quarter. The company delivered no military jet in the fourth quarter, while in the prior-year quarter it had delivered only one C-390 jet.
The backlog at the end of the fourth quarter was $26.3 billion, much higher than the prior-year quarter’s figure of $18.7 billion.
ERJ’s Segmental Details
Executive Aviation: This segment recorded revenues worth $626 million, up 4% year over year.
Defense & Security: This unit generated revenues of $233.4 million, which improved 15% year over year. The upside was driven by solid revenue recognition from the A-29 Super Tucano jet program.
Commercial Aviation: This segment recorded revenues worth $981 million, up 31% year over year. This upside was driven by higher aircraft deliveries.
Services & Support: This segment recorded revenues worth $441.1 million, up 14% year over year, on account of higher fleet utilization and ramp-up of OGMA GTF.
Others: This segment includes ERJ’s Agricultural Aviation, cyber division Tempest and other businesses. Revenues for this segment were $30 million, down 8% year over year. This downside was due to lower volumes from its cyber business and an unfavorable foreign exchange rate.