Firefly Aerospace reported a strong third quarter, with revenues surging 98% quarter-over-quarter to $30.8 million, prompting the company to raise its full-year revenue guidance to between $150 million and $158 million.<\/p>\n
The announcement, released after market close on Wednesday, sent Firefly\u2019s stock up more than 15% in after-hours trading, though shares remain well below the company\u2019s IPO price of $45.<\/p>\n
Despite the revenue boost, Firefly posted a net loss of $140.4 million for the quarter, reflecting higher operating expenses as it scales up operations across multiple hardware programs.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s milestones this year include becoming the first commercial entity to land and complete a mission on the Moon, part of NASA\u2019s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Firefly also secured a $176.7 million NASA contract in July for its fourth Blue Ghost lunar lander mission.<\/p>\n
Across its product lines \u2014 including the Alpha and Eclipse launch vehicles, the Blue Ghost lunar lander, and the Elytra satellite platform \u2014 Firefly reported a revenue backlog of $1.3 billion.<\/p>\n
However, operational challenges persist. The company\u2019s seventh Alpha rocket exploded during a preflight test in September, delaying upcoming launches. Firefly now expects to resume flight operations between late 2025 and early 2026.<\/p>\n
The Q3 report marks Firefly\u2019s first earnings release since completing its $855 million acquisition of SciTec, a firm specializing in remote sensing, missile warning, and AI-driven data analytics. The acquisition expands Firefly\u2019s reach into the defense and national security sectors.<\/p>\n
CEO Jason Kim said Firefly plans to integrate SciTec\u2019s AI and data-processing tools with its space hardware to enhance \u201cGolden Dome\u201d defense applications.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith SciTec, Firefly will be able to provide the Golden Dome program with comprehensive end-to-end capabilities,\u201d Kim said. \u201cThat\u2019s something that gives us multiple shots on goal for Golden Dome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Firefly outlined three Golden Dome focus areas: deploying space-based interceptors aboard Elytra spacecraft, conducting hypersonic tests with the Alpha rocket, and developing a network of sensors for fire control using SciTec\u2019s processing technology.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s next milestones include returning the Alpha rocket to flight and preparing for its upcoming NASA CLPS missions, which it hopes will cement Firefly\u2019s position as a leading U.S. space and defense contractor.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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