Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies makes its stock market debut

Beta Technologies, an American company specializing in electric aircraft, has successfully made its debut on Wall Street. The company raised approximately one billion dollars and reached a valuation of 7.4 billion dollars.

IPO results and market reaction

The company’s initial public offering took place in New York on Tuesday. Beta Technologies sold 29.9 million shares at a price of 34 dollars each (about 29 euros), surpassing market expectations. On its first trading day, the stock closed with a 6 percent gain.

Financial performance

Although the valuation is high, the company’s operations remain modest. Founded in 2017 and based in Vermont, Beta Technologies reported a loss of 183.2 million dollars (158.9 million euros) in the first half of 2025. In the same period of the previous year, the loss was smaller at 137.1 million dollars. Nevertheless, revenue doubled year-on-year from 7.6 million to 15.6 million dollars (around 13.5 million euros).

Future prospects and industry significance

“VTOL technology is set to be officially approved in the US within the next 30 months.”

Beta Technologies’ listing marks a milestone for the emerging electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector. The company’s market entry serves as a test for this highly competitive and fast-evolving industry.

Author’s summary

Beta Technologies’ successful IPO highlights growing investor confidence in the future of electric aviation despite significant operational losses.

electrive.com — 2025-11-06