BETA
IndustrialsBETA Technologies, Inc. · Aerospace & Defense · $4B
What is BETA Technologies, Inc.?
BETA Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures electric aircraft and propulsion systems for the aviation industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, the company serves commercial, cargo, medical, and defense markets.
BETA Technologies generates revenue by selling electric aircraft to military and commercial customers, replacement batteries to operators, propulsion systems to other eVTOL manufacturers, and charging infrastructure to governments, operators, and fixed base operators. The company operates across four aerospace markets — cargo and logistics, medical, defense, and passenger — and supplements its hardware business with flight simulators and virtual reality training solutions.
BETA Technologies was founded in 2017 and is based in South Burlington, Vermont.
- ALIA-CTOL (CX300) piloted electric cargo aircraft
- ALIA VTOL (A250) for cargo, medical, and passenger services
- ALIA Defense VTOL (MV250) for military logistics
- Electric propulsion motors for aerospace and marine applications
- Charging infrastructure including charge cube and thermal management systems
Is BETA a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates BETA Technologies as Below Average overall, reflecting a profile that carries meaningful uncertainty for investors evaluating the stock today.
The Growth and Risk pillars are the relative bright spots in BETA's profile. The company is expanding its addressable markets across defense, cargo, and passenger aviation, and its risk profile is rated Good — suggesting the balance sheet and operational structure are not at an extreme stress level relative to peers.
Quality and Moat are both rated Weak, indicating that durable competitive advantages and consistent financial performance have not yet been established. The Valuation pillar is Elevated, meaning the market is pricing in significant future success.
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Does BETA pay dividends?
No — BETA Technologies, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
BETA Technologies does not currently pay a dividend. As an early-stage aerospace and electric aviation company, capital is directed toward research, manufacturing scale-up, and market development rather than shareholder distributions. Investors drawn to BETA are typically focused on long-term growth potential rather than income.
When does BETA report earnings?
BETA Technologies reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.
As an emerging electric aviation company, BETA's quarterly results tend to reflect the capital-intensive nature of aircraft development and certification. Revenue recognition can be uneven as customer deliveries and contract milestones are reached. Investors should monitor progress on fleet deliveries and propulsion system sales.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit BETA Technologies' investor relations page directly.
BETA Price History
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Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
BETA Long-term Outlook
BETA's Growth pillar is rated Good, pointing to meaningful expansion potential as electric aviation moves from development toward commercial deployment. However, the Weak Quality and Moat ratings suggest the company has not yet built the financial durability or competitive barriers that would make that growth highly predictable. The Elevated Valuation pillar adds another layer of caution — the current price already reflects optimistic assumptions about future execution.
Growth drivers
- Expanding defense contracts for the ALIA Defense VTOL platform
- Growing commercial demand for electric cargo and logistics aircraft
- Propulsion system and charging infrastructure sales to third-party eVTOL operators
Key risks
- Elevated valuation leaves little room for execution shortfalls or delays
- Weak moat means competitors could erode market position as the sector matures
- Certification timelines and capital requirements in aviation can extend unpredictably
BETA vs Peers
BETA Technologies competes in the emerging electric and advanced aviation space alongside companies pursuing overlapping markets in space logistics, eVTOL passenger transport, and aerospace services.
Intuitive Machines focuses on lunar and space logistics infrastructure rather than atmospheric electric aviation, serving NASA and government space programs.
Archer Aviation is developing eVTOL aircraft specifically for urban air mobility and passenger transport, making it a more direct competitor in the VTOL passenger segment.
VSE Corporation provides aviation maintenance, repair, and supply chain services — a more established business model compared to BETA's hardware-first approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BETA Technologies do?
BETA Technologies designs and manufactures electric aircraft, propulsion systems, batteries, and charging infrastructure for the aviation industry. The company serves cargo, logistics, medical, defense, and passenger markets. It also sells propulsion systems to other eVTOL manufacturers and provides flight training through simulators and virtual reality tools.
Does BETA pay dividends?
BETA Technologies does not pay a dividend. The company is in a growth and development phase, directing available capital toward aircraft certification, manufacturing, and market expansion rather than shareholder distributions.
When does BETA report earnings?
BETA Technologies follows a quarterly earnings cadence standard for US-listed companies. For the most current schedule and recent results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is BETA a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates BETA Technologies as Below Average overall. The Growth and Risk pillars show relative strength, but Weak Quality and Moat ratings alongside an Elevated Valuation create a challenging risk-reward profile. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.
Is BETA overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for BETA is rated Elevated, suggesting the current market price reflects optimistic assumptions about future growth. For an early-stage aviation company still scaling revenue, this means investors are paying a premium for anticipated — not yet delivered — performance.
How does BETA compare to its competitors?
BETA competes with companies like Archer Aviation in the eVTOL space and operates in adjacent markets to firms like Intuitive Machines and VSE Corporation. BETA's differentiation lies in its multi-market approach — serving cargo, defense, medical, and passenger segments — alongside its third-party propulsion and charging sales.
What is BETA's market cap bracket?
BETA Technologies is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically attracts growth-oriented investors but also carries more volatility than large- or mega-cap peers, particularly in an emerging technology sector like electric aviation.
Who founded BETA Technologies?
BETA Technologies was founded in 2017. Founding details, including the names of the company's founders, are publicly available through the company's official communications and financial filings.
Is BETA a long-term quality stock?
As a long-term quality indicator, UQS rates BETA Below Average. The Growth pillar suggests expansion potential, but Weak Quality and Moat ratings indicate the company has not yet established the durable financial characteristics typically associated with high-quality long-term holdings. Execution over the next several years will be critical.
What is BETA's main competitive advantage?
BETA's approach spans multiple aviation segments — cargo, defense, medical, and passenger — while also selling propulsion systems and charging infrastructure to third parties. This multi-revenue-stream model could provide resilience, though the UQS Moat pillar currently rates the company's competitive position as Weak.
What sector does BETA belong to?
BETA Technologies is classified in the Industrials sector, specifically within the aerospace and electric aviation industry. The company sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and clean energy transportation, making it relevant to investors tracking both industrial innovation and the energy transition.
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BETA — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 29.2 | 0.6 | 28.0 | 61.5 | 65.0 | 0.0 | +0.4 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 28.8 | 0.0 | 28.0 | 61.5 | 63.2 | 0.0 | -3.1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 31.9 | 0.0 | 28.0 | 76.9 | 63.2 | 0.0 | — |
BETA — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 0.6/100 (25%)BETA Technologies, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 61.5/100 (20%)BETA Technologies, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Risk
— 65.0/100 (15%)BETA Technologies, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 0.0/100 (15%)BETA Technologies, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.
Moat
— 28/100 (25%)BETA Technologies, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BETA.
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How is the BETA UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for BETA Technologies, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses BETA Technologies, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether BETA Technologies, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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