Shares of Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, rose 3.2% after a rating upgrade by Citi Research.
- Shares Reach Record High
Embraer shares reached a record high of 17.56 reais ($3.47) on Monday, representing a 19% increase from last year’s closing price. This surge in value comes in contrast to Brazil’s benchmark Ibovespa stocks index, which experienced a modest 0.6% rise in midafternoon trading.
- Mixed Fundamentals, Positive Expectations
According to analysts at Citi Research, the fundamentals for Embraer are currently mixed. However, they highlight positive expectations embedded in the backlog for executive jets. Furthermore, the analysts suggest that the ongoing geopolitical situation may help boost Embraer’s defense segment, while acknowledging the challenges faced by their commercial segment. Despite this, the analysts believe that the commercial segment may have already hit its lowest point based on industry data.
- Rating and Target Price Upgrade
In light of their analysis, Citi Research has upgraded Embraer’s shares rating and increased their target price for the company’s ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) from $15.25 to $16.00.
