Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2026
Solid Quarter and Incremental eIPP Investment
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Beta Technologies (BETA) reported a solid 1Q26 with revenue and EBITDA beats, leading Goldman Sachs to maintain its Buy rating. While EBITDA guidance was lowered for incremental R&D investment, the company remains well-positioned for long-term production growth.
Key Takeaways
- 1.BETA's 1Q26 revenue and EBITDA exceeded both Goldman Sachs and consensus estimates, with revenue beating expectations by 10%.
- 2.Management lowered FY26 EBITDA guidance to reflect higher investment in eIPP programs, while maintaining revenue guidance.
- 3.Charging network expansion remains on track, with sites increasing to 123 and a year-end target of 150.
Table of Contents
- Our view on the stock post 1Q26 earnings
- Key elements of the quarter
- Key Data
- GS Forecast
- Ratios & Valuation
- Growth & Margins (%)
- Price Performance
- Balance Sheet ($ mn)
- Income Statement ($ mn)
- Cash Flow ($ mn)
- Exhibit 1: BETA 1Q26 results vs. GS estimates
- Revenue
- Adjusted EBITDA
- Backlog
- Balance sheet and cash flow
- Guidance
- Estimate revisions
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Noah Poponak, CFAConnor DessertWill Ortmayer
Securities
BETA
Themes
eVTOL Development and CertificationCharging Infrastructure Rollout
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
