Republic Airways Becomes the Leading Operator of Embraer Regional Jets After Merging with Mesa
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 03 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Merger Impact: Republic Airways Holdings (RJET) saw a 3.6% increase in stock value following its merger with Mesa Airlines, which has reintroduced the airline to the public market.
Regional Airline Status: RJET is now one of North America's largest regional airlines, operating over 1,300 daily departures with a fleet of 310 Embraer jets through partnerships with major airlines like American, Delta, and United.
Growth and Opportunities: Republic Airways President Matt Koscal emphasized that the merger is a strategic move for growth, enhancing their capabilities and creating new job opportunities.
Market Capitalization: The company has a market cap of nearly $946 million, positioning it alongside Allegiant Travel and Frontier Group in terms of market size.
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Analyst Views on EMBJ
Wall Street analysts forecast EMBJ stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EMBJ is 72.20 USD with a low forecast of 67.00 USD and a high forecast of 80.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 76.480
Low
67.00
Averages
72.20
High
80.00
Current: 76.480
Low
67.00
Averages
72.20
High
80.00
About EMBJ
Embraer SA is a Brazil-based jets manufacturer. The Company produces aircraft for commercial and executive aviation, as well as for defense and security purposes and related services. Its segments include Commercial aviation business, which involves the development, production and sale of commercial jets, and rendering of support services, particularly in the regional aviation segment and aircraft leases; Executive Jet business, which markets its executive jets to companies, including fractional ownership companies, charter and air-taxi companies, high-net-worth individuals and to flight academies; Defense and Security Business segment, which conceives, designs, develops, manufactures and supports a range of integrated solutions for the defense and security market; and Other Related Businesses segment, which provides fuel systems, structural parts, and mechanical and hydraulic systems to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for its production of helicopters.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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