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    BETA
    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    BETA Technologies Q4 FY25 earnings call BETA

    Mar 9, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    BETA Technologies Q4 FY25 — Strong Certification Progress & Backlog Growth

    BETA Technologies concluded Q4 FY25 with significant advancements in certification, commercialization, and defense programs, highlighted by substantial backlog growth and increased flight miles. The company is strategically accelerating investments in vertical integration and its MV250 program, leveraging a strong balance sheet and the potential of the eIPP to pull forward its business model. Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation while navigating increased operating expenses for critical development.

    Highlights

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    • Added over $1 billion to commercial aircraft backlog and an additional $1 billion to enabling technologies backlog in 2025.

    • Current aircraft backlog sits at 891 aircraft in firm and option orders.

    • Topped 125,000 nautical miles flown, demonstrating safety and reliability.

    • Full year 2025 revenue of $35.6 million, more than double 2024 revenue of $15.1 million.

    • Ended the year with approximately $1.7 billion in cash, providing a strong balance sheet.

    Concerns

    3

    • Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was negative $304 million, compared to negative $243 million in 2024.

    • Expected 2026 adjusted EBITDA in the range of negative $305 million to negative $395 million.

    • Expected Q1 FY26 adjusted EBITDA to be outsized, in the range of negative $95 million to negative $110 million.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Revenue
    $39 million to $43 million
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    negative $305 million to negative $395 million
    high materiality
    High
    Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
    $175 million to $225 million
    high materiality
    High
    Revenue
    $7 million to $10 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    negative $95 million to negative $110 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Commercial aircraft backlog
    top $4 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Nautical miles flown
    0.25 million nautical miles
    medium materiality
    High
    Total charge sites
    150 total charge sites
    medium materiality
    High
    Aircraft production rate
    4.5 aircraft per month
    high materiality
    High
    eIPP investment (if successful)
    $75 million to $125 million
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue
    $35.6 millionmore than double 2024 revenue of $15.1 million
    FY25

    Full year revenue.

    Operating expenses
    $398 millioncompared to $283 million in 2024
    FY25

    Total operating expenses.

    Research and development (R&D)
    $260 million
    FY25

    Included in operating expenses.

    General and administrative (G&A) expense
    $138 million
    FY25

    Included in operating expenses.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    negative $304 millioncompared to negative $243 million in 2024
    FY25

    Ahead of expectations, reinforcing disciplined expense management.

    Cash balance
    $1.7 billion
    end of FY25

    Strongest balance sheet in the industry.

    Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
    $45.4 millionversus $73.5 million in 2024
    FY25

    Primarily in support of certification and production readiness.

    Production capacity (facility design)
    300 aircraft per year
    annual

    Facility designed to build up to this many aircraft.

    Software testing completion
    85% complete
    Q4 FY25

    Requirements-based software testing for certification.

    CTOL regulations covered in DDS collector
    98%
    Q4 FY25

    Substantially complete with means of compliance and requirements definition phase.

    CTOL issue papers closed
    All but 2
    Q4 FY25

    Remaining papers agreed to and in final stage of documenting closed position.

    CTOL certification plans submitted
    17 of 20
    Q4 FY25

    Enabling the start of early test activities.

    CTOL structural test plans accepted
    6
    Q4 FY25

    Planning for certification test activities.

    CTOL flight test plans accepted
    12
    Q4 FY25

    Planning for certification test activities.

    H500A durability test
    1,300 flight cycles
    Q4 FY25

    Completed for credit in various environments.

    Delegations
    80
    last month

    Achieved for lift props with a DER and across the CX300.

    Nautical miles flown
    125,000significant increase since last spoke
    YTD

    Demonstration of safety and reliability of CTOL and VTOL aircraft.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Program segment backlog$1 billionUSD
    Production rates by program4.5 aircraft per monthaircraft

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Commercial aircraft backlog (units)891 aircraftQ4 FY25

    Firm and option orders backed by a financial commitment.

    Enabling technologies backlog (added in 2025)$1 billionFY25

    Added over the course of 2025.

    Product announcements

    1
    ProductTypeDetails
    MV250 programmilestone

    Deals & partnerships

    7
    HartzellPartnership for propeller certification

    Earned a Part 35 type certification for their propeller in partnership with Hartzell.

    General DynamicsPhase 1 contract completion

    Completed Phase 1 contract with General Dynamics.

    GEStrategic partnership and joint technology development program

    Launched strategic partnership and joint technology development program with GE. Completed Phase 1 of programs with GE.

    Embraer EveDelivery of electric engines and subsequent orderup to $1 billion

    Delivered a full shipset plus spares of lift and pusher electric engines to Eve, allowing them to successfully fly their VTOL aircraft. This evolved into an order worth up to $1 billion.

    U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)Deliverables hit and funding for autonomy/hybridization

    Hit deliverables with Army DEVCOM. The military has funded development of autonomy and hybridization technology of the contract from DEVCOM.

    3 prime defense contractorsEvaluation of opportunities

    Approached by 3 prime defense contractors and evaluating these opportunities.

    Defense sectorPartner selection for next-generation undersea vehicle applications

    Selected as a partner for next-generation undersea vehicle applications for defense propulsion technologies.

    Capital programs

    1
    Vertical integration strategyunderway

    Benefit: bring key manufacturing capabilities in-house earlier and improve long-term margin profile

    Accelerating elements of the strategy into 2026, primarily reflecting a pull forward of planned investments. Increased investment specifically around structures and other big bone elements of the aircraft.

    Risks & headwinds

    2
    eIPP investment uncertaintyFY26

    Guidance excludes eIPP-related investments

    Mitigation: Will update guidance to reflect associated capital deployment once formal notification and contractual clarity are achieved.

    Certification challenges

    Not quantified

    Mitigation: Focused on driving right through all challenges on a day-to-day basis.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

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    eIPP Award Selection & Investment

    next quarter
    CurrentAward selections not yet announced; guidance excludes related investments.
    TargetFormal notification of award recipients and updated guidance reflecting $75M-$125M capital deployment.

    Why it matters

    eIPP could advance BETA's business model by over a year and trigger significant capital deployment, impacting financial outlook.

    We expect selection announcements very shortly. Following an executive order issued in June of 2025, this program will likely allow for early commercial operations of electric aircraft. This has the potential to be a huge opportunity for BETA by advancing our entire business model by more than a year.

    Q&A highlights

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    How did the incremental capital from the IPO change BETA's plans and business model?

    The IPO proceeds did not change the fundamental business model but allowed for accelerated investments. Specifically, it enabled increased vertical integration into structures and other large aircraft components, and pulled forward the MV250 program by leveraging key partnerships. The CapEx acceleration from 2027 to 2026 is not new spend but a re-timing of planned investments.

    “It allowed us to advance a few things, though. We've increased our investment in vertical integration, specifically around things that we did not previously call core enabling technologies, but have become clear that we need to be world-class at.”

    asked by Kristine Liwag · answered by Kyle Clark

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Certification Progress & Milestones

    BETA made significant strides in 2025, achieving Part 35 type certification for its propeller in partnership with Hartzell, closing the G1 certification basis for the A250 VTOL aircraft, and beginning credit testing on its Part 33 motor. The H500A electric engine completed a demanding 1,000-hour durability test, and software testing for certification is 85% complete with projected completion by end of April. The CTOL program is substantially complete with means of compliance, with 17 of 20 certification plans submitted and 9 accepted, enabling early test activities.

    02

    eIPP Opportunity & Strategic Positioning

    The upcoming eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is viewed as a major accelerator, potentially advancing BETA's entire business model by over a year. BETA has submitted applications touching 41 states for various use cases, including cargo, medical, and passenger, leveraging its extensive operational experience (125,000 nautical miles flown), UL-certified charging network, and strong community engagement. The program allows for concurrent development of 135 certification with production ramp, accelerating market entry.

    03

    Backlog Growth & Commercialization Strategy

    In 2025, BETA added over $1 billion to its commercial aircraft backlog and an additional $1 billion to its backlog of enabling technologies. The current aircraft backlog stands at 891 firm and option orders backed by financial commitments, with a target to exceed $4 billion by the end of 2026. The company emphasizes a selective approach to customer partnerships, focusing on operators with large orders and deposits who align with BETA's rollout strategy for successful entry into service.

    04

    Defense Programs & MV250 Acceleration

    BETA's defense programs continue to expand, with successful Phase 1 completions with General Electric, General Dynamics, and Army DEVCOM. In response to growing demand for low-cost, flexible unmanned assets, the company has accelerated its MV250 program by 6 months. This acceleration is supported by military funding for autonomy and hybridization technology development, positioning BETA to meet national defense needs with significantly higher revenue opportunities in subsequent phases.

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    Production Ramp & Vertical Integration

    BETA is focused on building conforming articles in the first half of 2026 before ramping production to 4.5 aircraft per month by year-end. The company is accelerating its vertical integration strategy, pulling forward planned investments into 2026 to bring key manufacturing capabilities in-house, particularly for structures and other large aircraft components. This strategic move aims to improve long-term margin profiles and enhance production efficiency, leveraging the maturity of its production lines designed for up to 300 aircraft per year.

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    Operational Experience & Market Differentiation

    BETA has accumulated over 125,000 nautical miles flown across its CTOL and VTOL aircraft, demonstrating significant real-world operational experience with customers, including the first all-electric passenger flight at JFK. This extensive flight data and operational track record, backed by a complete ecosystem of pilot training, maintenance, and safety, is a key differentiator within the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, positioning BETA as a leader in aircraft maturity and reliability.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.