Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (ERJ +0.56%) recently announced disappointing earnings. But the company is on solid financial footing, and manufactures commercial planes for regional travel, a sector which is poised to grow over the next several years. In the accompanying video, Fool.com contributor Asit Sharma discusses Embraer and why he believes it's an intriguing company for the long term.
About the Author
Asit Sharma, CPA, is a Senior Investment Analyst and Lead Advisor at The Motley Fool. He co-advises The Motley Fool’s flagship Stock Advisor investing service, serves as a lead advisor for Virtual Revolution, and contributes as an analyst to three other premium subscriptions: Quantum Leap, Trends, and Showdown. Prior to his current position, Asit was a contributing writer and editor for Fool.com, CFO of a middle-market manufacturer, and a finance consultant. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a M.A. in English Literature from New York University.
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