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EVTL Stock Forecast: Vertical Aerospace Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 29 Oct 2026
$0.43
+3.44% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Vertical Aerospace Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.95 — +1059.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 6 of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$69.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
6/ 100
Median analyst target
$4.95
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$0.0
Operating income−$41.4M
Net income−$42.1M
Free cash flow−$48.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+8.2%
1M
−32.5%
YTD
−92.0%
1Y
−90.3%
From 52W high
−94.1%
From 52W low
+18.0%
$0.36
$7.28
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EVTL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Vertical Aerospace Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 29 Oct 2026
6/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size
77
Revisions
62
Growth
32
Volatility
22
Accruals
17
Quality
7
Issuance
4
Value
3
Momentum
2

Size (77): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Momentum (2): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

EVTL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EVTL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$0.00$5.00$10.00$15.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EVTLHigh $15.17Median $4.95Low $1.01

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
5 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $1.01Median $4.95High $15.17

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1059.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Oct 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight$2.00 → $1.00
31 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
31 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy$8.00 → $5.00
19 Aug 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy$11 → $9.00
19 Aug 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
13 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$11 → $5.00
13 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026Cantor FitzgeraldDowngradeNeutral—
7 May 2026Cantor FitzgeraldDowngradeNeutral—
20 Apr 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
16 Apr 2026D. Boral CapitalMaintainsBuy—
31 Mar 2026D. Boral CapitalMaintainsBuy—
26 Mar 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
24 Mar 2026D. Boral CapitalMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2026Raymond JamesDowngradeUnderperform—
7 Jan 2026William BlairInitiatesOutperform—
15 Dec 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
3 Dec 2025D. Boral CapitalMaintainsBuy—
22 Sept 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
18 Sept 2025D. Boral CapitalMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

EVTL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 29 Oct 2026, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. returned −90.3% against +13.1% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EVTL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
050100150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EVTLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EVTL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
0.3×

Cheaper than 72% of US stocks

Price / sales
—
Price / book
−1.7×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−0.1×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
—
Earnings growth (YoY)
−84.6%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
0.0%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Net margin
0.0%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−191.8%

Higher than 8% of US stocks

Return on assets
−102.0%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (EVTL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Vertical Aerospace Ltd. has a market value of $69.6M and an enterprise value of $13.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $0.0.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$168.1M.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$121.3M.

  • Shares outstanding: 138.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 0.3×; forward P/E: −0.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Vertical Aerospace Ltd. employs 434 people.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 29 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EVTL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EVTLVertical Aerospace Ltd.$69.6M6
SPAISafe Pro Group, Inc.$71.1M37
CVUCPI Aerostructures, Inc.$65.7M63
OPXSOptex Systems Holdings, Inc.$64.0M65
HOVRNew Horizon Aircraft Ltd.$84.9M10
PEWGrabAGun Digital Holdings, Inc.$58.7M8
MRLNMerlin, Inc.$101.4M6

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Vertical Aerospace Ltd. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest EVTL news & analysis

Vertical Aerospace Further Strengthens Board With Appointment of Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine, CEO of Helsing France

Business Wire · 21 Oct 2026positive

Vertical Aerospace appointed Marc Fontaine to its Board of Directors, effective 21 October 2026. Fontaine is CEO of Helsing SAS and brings more than two decades of experience across Airbus’s commercial aircraft, defence and space, and helicopter businesses.

Why it matters — The appointment adds an executive with extensive aerospace experience to Vertical Aerospace’s board.

Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Supplier Network With ANH Structure and Northrop Grumman LITEF

Business Wire · 16 Oct 2026positive

Vertical Aerospace announced long-term supplier agreements with ANH Structure and Northrop Grumman LITEF to supply key systems for its Valo electric aircraft. ANH specializes in aircraft seating systems, while NG LITEF develops and manufactures navigation and sensor systems.

Why it matters — The agreements establish suppliers for seating, navigation, and sensor systems on Vertical’s Valo aircraft.

First Class Air Partners with Vertical Aerospace

Business Wire · 15 Oct 2026positive

O2 Investment Partners announced that, through First Class Air, it has invested in and partnered with Vertical Aerospace.

Why it matters — The announcement marks an investment and partnership involving Vertical Aerospace, a development relevant to EVTL watchers.

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former Leonardo Helicopters U.S. CEO and U.S. Military Leader Clyde Woltman to Board of Directors

Business Wire · 5 Oct 2026positive

Vertical Aerospace announced the appointment of Clyde M. Woltman to its Board of Directors, effective 5 October 2026. Woltman previously served as CEO of Leonardo Helicopters US, where he led a $1 billion business spanning sales, engineering, certification, production and customer-facing operations.

Why it matters — The appointment brings aerospace and military leadership expertise to Vertical's board, which could be relevant to its eVTOL development and certification efforts.

Vertical Aerospace Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice from NYSE

Business Wire · 2 Oct 2026negative

Vertical Aerospace announced it received a notice from the NYSE on September 9, 2026, indicating the company is not currently in compliance with the NYSE continued listing standard that requires a minimum average closing price of $1.00 for its ordinary shares. The notice relates to the company's listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Why it matters — EVTL watchers would care because this notice signals the company's share price has fallen below the NYSE's minimum listing threshold, which could lead to potential delisting if not remedied.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EVTL stock

What is the EVTL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Vertical Aerospace Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $4.95, with estimates ranging from $1.01 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EVTL stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Vertical Aerospace Ltd., 5 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vertical Aerospace Ltd. 6 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 29 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EVTL?

As at 29 Oct 2026, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. ranks 6 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (77 of 100).

Will EVTL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +1059.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vertical Aerospace Ltd. 6 out of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EVTL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Vertical Aerospace Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EVTL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $1.01 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has EVTL stock performed over the past year?

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. returned -90.3% over the 12 months to 29 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Vertical Aerospace Ltd. do?

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. is a United Kingdom-based aerospace and technology company focused on electric aviation.

What is the latest news on EVTL?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 21 Oct 2026): "Vertical Aerospace Further Strengthens Board With Appointment of Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine, CEO of Helsing France". Vertical Aerospace appointed Marc Fontaine to its Board of Directors, effective 21 October 2026. Fontaine is CEO of Helsing SAS and brings more than two decades of experience across Airbus’s commercial aircraft, defence and space, and helicopter businesses.

Company

About Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. is a United Kingdom-based aerospace and technology company focused on electric aviation. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the advanced air mobility market, with its flagship VX4 aircraft positioned as a piloted, zero operating emission aircraft for short-range urban and regional travel. Vertical Aerospace’s current work centers on aircraft development, manufacturing, and commercialization, bringing together technologies from aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. Its products and services are aimed at enabling cleaner, quieter, and more flexible air transport solutions for passengers and operators. Headquartered in Bristol, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. operates within the broader aerospace and defense industry and plays a specialized role in the emerging electric aircraft segment.

CEO Mr. Stuart Simpson · 434 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.vertical-aerospace.com