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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