Blade Air Mobility (BLDE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE) operates a digital platform that connects passengers to urban air mobility services across North America and India. Headquartered in New York City, the company orchestrates short-distance flights via helicopter, seaplane and charter jet, facilitating rapid transportation between key urban centers, airports, coastal resorts and remote locations. Blade’s platform enables users to compare routes, select flights and secure seats in real time through its mobile app and website, optimizing travel time and enhancing logistical flexibility.

Core service offerings include scheduled point-to-point routes, charter and on-demand flights, and shared-seat shuttle services. In the United States, Blade operates regular shuttle routes connecting Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport, East Hampton to Montauk and Miami to Palm Beach, among others. The company also offers seaplane routes such as downtown Manhattan to the Hamptons, leveraging a network of seaplane bases. Blade’s premium charter service and corporate solutions cater to clients seeking privacy and bespoke itineraries, with access to helicopters, turboprops and light jets.

Expanding its footprint abroad, Blade entered the Indian market through a strategic joint venture with TULU Aviation, offering scheduled shuttle services in the Hyderabad region. The company is positioning itself as a leader in next-generation aviation, exploring advanced air mobility solutions, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, subject to regulatory approvals. Strategic partnerships with airport authorities and hospitality operators aim to broaden route networks and integrate seamless multimodal travel experiences.

Founded in 2014, Blade completed its initial public listing via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger in April 2021. Rob Wiesenthal serves as chairman and chief executive officer, bringing experience from senior roles at Sony Corporation and other technology enterprises. Under his leadership, Blade continues to prioritize safety, sustainability and technology-driven growth as it seeks to redefine urban and regional aviation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.55 to $4.76
• 50-Day Range: $3.77 to $4.77
• 52-Week Range: $2.35 to $5.17
• Volume: 617,157 shs
• Average Volume: 1.90 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $389.28 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $6.25
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Blade Air Mobility Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Blade Air Mobility scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 113th out of 313 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Blade Air Mobility has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Blade Air Mobility has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Blade Air Mobility are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.35) to ($0.27) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Blade Air Mobility is -19.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Blade Air Mobility is -19.85, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Blade Air Mobility has a P/B Ratio of 1.75. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.65% of the float of Blade Air Mobility has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Blade Air Mobility has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Blade Air Mobility has recently decreased by 16.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Blade Air Mobility does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Blade Air Mobility does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.65% of the float of Blade Air Mobility has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Blade Air Mobility has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Blade Air Mobility has recently decreased by 16.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.14

News Sentiment

Blade Air Mobility has a news sentiment score of -0.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Blade Air Mobility this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

13 people have searched for BLDE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 30% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

11 people have added Blade Air Mobility to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 57% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Blade Air Mobility insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,283,870.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.50% of the stock of Blade Air Mobility is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

47.36% of the stock of Blade Air Mobility is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BLDE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BLDE shares performed this year?

Blade Air Mobility's stock was trading at $4.25 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BLDE shares have increased by 12.1% and is now trading at $4.7650.

How were Blade Air Mobility's earnings last quarter?

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 5th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.01. The business earned $70.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $64.09 million. Blade Air Mobility had a negative net margin of 7.46% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.45%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Blade Air Mobility's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Blade Air Mobility include ARK Investment Management LLC (10.61%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.92%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.67%) and Cannell Capital LLC (1.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert S Wiesenthal, William A Heyburn, Melissa M Tomkiel, Brandon A Keene, Scott M Wunsch, Seth J Bacon, Amir Cohen, Reginald Love and Eric Affeldt.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Blade Air Mobility?

Shares of BLDE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Blade Air Mobility own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Blade Air Mobility investors own include Digital Turbine (APPS), NVIDIA (NVDA), ChargePoint (CHPT), Tesla (TSLA) and Archer Aviation (ACHR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Today: 9/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Technology Services
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BLDE
• CIK: 1779128
• Web: ir.blade.com
• Phone: 212-967-1009
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 130
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Blade Air Mobility: $6.25
• High Price Target: $6.50
• Low Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +31.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.24)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$27.31 million
• Net Margins: -7.46%
• Pretax Margin: -7.55%
• Return on Equity: -8.45%
• Return on Assets: -7.24%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.95
• Quick Ratio: 5.95

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $254.34 million
• Price / Sales: 1.53
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.73 per share
• Price / Book: 1.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 81,696,000
• Free Float: 67,399,000
• Market Cap: $389.28 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.69