75,840 Shares in BETA Technologies Inc $BETA Bought by Quantinno Capital Management LP

Key Points

• Quantinno Capital Management bought 75,840 BETA Technologies shares worth approximately $1.1 million, adding to significant institutional investments from GE, TPG, Amazon, Vanguard and Norges Bank.
• BETA Technologies reported a quarterly loss of $0.64 per share, missing estimates, on revenue of $14.66 million. The stock traded near $24.90, while insider Kyle Clark sold 30,000 shares and insiders sold nearly 198,000 shares during the quarter.
• Despite weak earnings and continued losses, analysts maintain a generally bullish view: nine of 11 analysts rate the stock Buy, with an average price target of $31.11 versus the recent trading price.

Quantinno Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of BETA Technologies Inc (NYSE:BETA - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 75,840 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,115,000.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. General Electric Co purchased a new position in shares of BETA Technologies in the fourth quarter worth about $644,962,000. TPG GP A LLC purchased a new stake in BETA Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $462,515,000. Amazon Com Inc. purchased a new stake in BETA Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $331,577,000. Vanguard Group Inc. purchased a new position in BETA Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $77,089,000. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in BETA Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $41,485,000.

Insider Transactions at BETA Technologies

In related news, insider Kyle Clark sold 30,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.42, for a total transaction of $762,600.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 5,396,941 shares in the company, valued at approximately $137,190,240.22. This trade represents a 0.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold 197,896 shares of company stock worth $3,967,640 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 24.47% of the company's stock.

BETA Technologies Trading Down 5.1%

BETA Technologies stock opened at $24.90 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $5.61 billion and a PE ratio of -1.91. BETA Technologies Inc has a 12 month low of $13.43 and a 12 month high of $39.50. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $18.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $17.83. The company has a current ratio of 14.47, a quick ratio of 21.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

BETA Technologies (NYSE:BETA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The company reported ($0.64) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.56) by ($0.08). BETA Technologies had a negative net margin of 1,913.91% and a negative return on equity of 96.24%. The firm had revenue of $14.66 million for the quarter. Analysts anticipate that BETA Technologies Inc will post -2.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BETA has been the topic of several recent research reports. BTIG Research reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $33.00 price objective on shares of BETA Technologies in a report on Thursday. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of BETA Technologies in a report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of BETA Technologies from $38.00 to $34.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of BETA Technologies from a "sell (d-)" rating to a "sell (d)" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $31.00 price target on shares of BETA Technologies in a research report on Thursday. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $31.11.

Key Stories Impacting BETA Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting BETA Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BETA cleared a certification hurdle involving its electric engine and aircraft, an important step toward commercial deployment and revenue generation. Beta Clears Certification Hurdle With Electric Engine And Aircraft
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted certification progress, hybrid-propulsion development and strategic partnerships as evidence of a clearer path forward, potentially reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s long-term strategy. BETA Technologies Takes Flight: Certification Progress, Hybrid Propulsion, and Strategic Partnerships Mark Q2 2026 Milestones
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed its “Buy” rating. Cantor Fitzgerald and BTIG also maintained bullish ratings, with price targets of $31 and $33, respectively, above the recent trading level. The average brokerage target was reported at $31.11. Needham Reaffirms Buy Rating Average Brokerage Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Kyle Clark said BETA has a “clear path forward with certification,” but investors must still weigh the company’s execution and funding needs as it scales. BETA Technologies CEO on Q2 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was a loss of $0.64, missing the consensus loss estimate of $0.56. Revenue totaled $14.66 million, while the company continues to report deeply negative margins and analysts expect a full-year loss. The earnings disappointment triggered a gap lower in the shares. BETA Technologies Shares Gap Down Following Weak Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Kyle Clark sold a combined 45,000 shares for approximately $1.11 million across August 12 and 13. Although the sales represent less than 1% of his holdings and he still owns more than 5.39 million shares, the transactions may add modest caution.

BETA Technologies Company Profile

BETA Technologies is an American aerospace company that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and supporting infrastructure. The company focuses on designing aircraft and propulsion systems intended for short-range cargo, logistics and regional passenger movement, emphasizing electric propulsion, battery systems and integrated charging solutions to support distributed operations.

Its product and service set includes aircraft design and development, electric motor and battery integration, charging hardware and software, and flight testing aimed at meeting certification requirements.

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