AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · BETA Technologies, Inc. (BETA)

BETA Technologies Q3 revenue rises 98% to $17.7 million; raises 2026 revenue outlook

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

BETA Technologies reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $17.7 million, up from $8.9 million a year earlier, and raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $52 million to $57 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $97.4 million from $67.6 million, and full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance was kept at a loss of $400 million to $445 million. The net loss of $119.1 million compares with $437.2 million a year earlier, which included a $355.6 million loss on issuance of convertible preferred stock.

Key points

  • Q3 2026 revenue of $17.7 million versus $8.9 million in Q3 2025, up 98%
  • 2026 revenue guidance raised to $52 million to $57 million; Adjusted EBITDA guidance maintained at a loss of $400 million to $445 million
  • Q3 Adjusted EBITDA loss of $97.4 million, versus a $67.6 million loss a year earlier
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $1,343.1 million at September 30, 2026; commercial aircraft backlog just over $4.0 billion

The filing

CompanyBETA Technologies, Inc. (BETA)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 3, 2026, 8:13 AM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-069120

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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