<div id="readability-page-1"><p><img width="1536" height="1024" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Amazon.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Amazon.png"/></p><p>Amazon disclosed a new stake in Beta Technologies, the electric aircraft and propulsion maker, sending the stock higher on Wednesday after a regulatory filing late Tuesday revealed the investment.</p><p>The company reported owning 11.75 million Beta shares, or 5.3%, purchased in the fourth quarter, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing cited by multiple outlets. </p><p>Beta shares rose in after-hours trading and extended gains the next day.</p><p>According to Benzinga, Amazon’s position appeared in a 13G filing after the market closed on Tuesday. </p><p>By Wednesday, Beta Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BETA) shares were up 13.42% at $19.02, based on Benzinga Pro data.</p><h2>What Amazon disclosed</h2><p>Amazon.com Inc. reported the new position in its quarterly 13G filing with the SEC, detailing its purchase of 11.75 million BETA shares during Q4.</p><p>The filing indicates a 5.3% ownership stake in Beta Technologies, a manufacturer focused on electric aircraft and propulsion technology.</p><h2>How the market reacted</h2><p>Beta’s stock rallied on the disclosure but remains technically weak. </p><p>Benzinga’s technical snapshot shows the shares trading 17.1% below the 20-day simple moving average and 29.4% below the 50-day average, while the 12-month performance is down 48.07% with the price closer to 52-week lows than highs.</p><p>The relative strength index stands at 21.04, which is considered oversold, and the MACD is below its signal line, indicating ongoing bearish pressure. </p><p>Key levels flagged by Benzinga include support at $15.50 and resistance at $22.50.</p><h2>What to watch next</h2><p>Beta Technologies is scheduled to report earnings on Feb. 23, 2026. Benzinga lists consensus estimates calling for an EPS loss of 49 cents on revenue of $7.39 million.</p><p>Analyst sentiment cited by Benzinga shows a Buy rating with an average price target of $38.13. Recent actions include:</p><ul><li>Jefferies: Upgraded to Buy, target $30.00 (Feb. 11)</li><li>Needham: Buy, maintains target at $34.00 (Jan. 15)</li><li>BofA Securities: Buy, raises target to $37.00 (Dec. 17, 2025)</li></ul><h2>Why it matters</h2><p>Amazon’s new stake brings fresh attention to Beta Technologies at a time when the stock has been under pressure. </p><p>The investment, revealed through the SEC filing, has acted as a short-term catalyst for the share price while technical indicators still reflect a challenging trend.</p><p>With earnings approaching and analysts largely constructive, investors will be watching whether upcoming results and guidance can build on the momentum sparked by Amazon’s disclosure.</p><p>The post Amazon reveals new stake in this electric aircraft maker, stock jumps appeared first on Invezz</p></div>

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<p>Amazon disclosed a 5.3% stake in Beta Technologies, owning 11.75 million shares, which led to a 13.42% stock increase. The investment was revealed in a 13G filing with the SEC, causing Beta's shares to rise despite ongoing bearish trends. Analysts maintain a Buy rating with a price target averaging $38.13. Upcoming earnings on Feb. 23, 2026, are anticipated, with consensus estimates predicting a loss of 49 cents per share. Amazon's investment has provided a short-term boost to Beta's stock amid challenging market conditions.</p>