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Firefly Aerospace Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $80.9 million, a 40% increase from the prior quarter, and provided 2026 revenue guidance of $420–$450 million. Key operational achievements include Alpha Flight 7 success, Blue Ghost mission milestones, selection to support the Golden Dome space-based interceptor program, and a $109 million engineering change award under FORGE.

The company completed multiple hardware qualifications for Alpha Block II, advanced Elytra interoperability tests for lunar communications, announced collaborations with NVIDIA and Seagate Space, and will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CT on May 4, 2026.

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  • Revenue $80.9M in Q1 2026, up 40% from prior quarter
  • 2026 guidance of $420M–$450M full-year revenue
  • $109M engineering change award under FORGE contract
  • Selected to support the Golden Dome space-based interceptor program
  • Successful Alpha Flight 7 launch validating Block II subsystems
  • Completed qualification testing for Eclipse interstage and COPVs

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Market Context

The stock moved -5.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite record revenue...
Analysis

The stock moved -5.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite record revenue would contrast with earlier earnings, where strong growth and contracts produced an average move of about 9.06%. Recent disclosures highlight significant investment, operating losses, and active credit facilities, factors that can amplify downside if markets refocus on cash burn or leverage rather than top-line growth and contract wins.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $80.9 million Sequential revenue growth: 40% FORGE ECP award: $109 million +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue $80.9 million Record quarterly revenue, sequentially up 40%
Sequential revenue growth 40% Q1 2026 vs prior quarter
FORGE ECP award $109 million Engineering change proposal under FORGE OPIR Services contract
2026 revenue guidance (low) $420 million Full-year 2026 revenue guidance range
2026 revenue guidance (high) $450 million Full-year 2026 revenue guidance range
Share price $33.825 Pre-news price, 2.31% below prior close
52-week high $73.80 Stock trades 54.17% below this level
52-week low $16.00 Stock trades 111.41% above this level

Previous Earnings Reports

2 past events · Latest: Mar 19 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 2 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 19 Earnings release Positive +1.1% Reported record 2025 revenue and issued strong 2026 revenue guidance.
Nov 12 Earnings release Positive +17.0% Highlighted strong Q3 2025 growth, SciTec acquisition, larger credit line and NASA awards.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have previously led to positive price reactions, suggesting the market has rewarded strong execution and guidance updates.

Recent Company History

Over the past few quarters, Firefly has used earnings events to highlight rapid growth and expanding government and commercial activity. In Q3 2025, earnings showcased strong execution, major contracts, and a larger credit facility, with the stock rising 16.99%. The Q4 2025 release on Mar 19, 2026 reported record $159.9 million revenue and guided 2026 revenue to $420–$450 million, with a 1.13% price gain. Today’s Q1 2026 results continue that record-revenue narrative and reference similar programs and guidance ranges.

Key Terms

space-based interceptor, composite overwrapped pressure vessels (copvs), deep learning, size, weight and power (swap), +3 more
7 terms
space-based interceptor technical
"selected to support the Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor program"
A space-based interceptor is a weapon platform placed in orbit designed to detect, track and disable or destroy incoming missiles or threats before they reach their target. Investors care because development and deployment affect defense contractors, satellite builders and launch-service providers, shape government budgets and export rules, and can change geopolitical risk and regulatory scrutiny that influence company revenues and stock valuations.
composite overwrapped pressure vessels (copvs) technical
"the liquid oxygen transfer line and the Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs)"
High-pressure gas containers made from a thin metal or polymer liner wrapped in layers of strong composite fibers and resin, like a metal balloon wearing a carbon-fiber sweater to hold very high-pressure gases safely. Investors care because these vessels are critical to operations, safety, cost and regulatory approval in industries that store or transport gases (e.g., energy, aerospace, medical); failures, supply bottlenecks or high manufacturing costs can affect a company’s expenses, liability and ability to grow.
deep learning technical
"implementing deep learning and advanced algorithms on small Size, Weight"
Deep learning is a type of artificial intelligence that uses multiple layers of computer models to recognize patterns and make decisions from large amounts of data, similar to how someone improves at a task by practicing many examples. Investors care because companies that harness deep learning can automate work, improve products, cut costs or create new revenue streams — but adoption also involves investment, data and regulatory risks that can influence profits and valuation.
size, weight and power (swap) technical
"advanced algorithms on small Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) processors"
Size, weight and power (often abbreviated SWaP and pronounced “swap”) is a measure of how compact, light, and energy-efficient a physical product or system is. Investors care because improvements in these three dimensions can lower manufacturing and operating costs, expand market uses (like fitting into smaller devices or vehicles), and extend battery life—similar to choosing a smaller, lighter, fuel-efficient car that costs less to run and fits more uses.
ai software technical
"Firefly's battle-tested AI software supports missile defense warning"
AI software uses computer models that learn from data to perform tasks humans usually do—such as spotting patterns, making predictions, automating routine work, or generating text and images. For investors, it matters because integrating this type of software can lower costs, speed decisions, create new products or services, and change competitive dynamics; think of it as adding a constantly learning smart assistant that can boost efficiency or open new revenue streams.
interoperability testing technical
"Completed initial interoperability testing to ensure Firefly's Elytra orbiter"
Interoperability testing checks whether different software, devices or systems can connect and work together reliably, like testing whether new appliances fit and run on a household’s existing outlets and wiring. Investors care because successful interoperability lowers the risk of costly fixes, speeds product adoption and regulatory acceptance, and can protect revenue and market share by ensuring offerings plug smoothly into customers’ existing setups.
interstage technical
"Completed qualification of the Eclipse interstage, a critical primary structure"
Interstage is the period between two planned surgeries for infants with certain severe congenital heart defects, when the child is medically vulnerable and requires close monitoring and sometimes temporary medical support. Investors care because outcomes, complications, and the need for home-monitoring tools or interim treatments during this high-risk gap directly affect demand for related medical devices, remote-care services, and the perceived value and regulatory risk of therapies aimed at improving survival or reducing complications.

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Completed critical milestones for Blue Ghost, successfully returned Alpha to flight, and recently selected to support the Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor program

Firefly Aerospace

Firefly's battle-tested AI software supports missile defense warning and tracking applications.

CEDAR PARK, Texas, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, today issued financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

"With another quarterly revenue record, momentum defined Firefly's first quarter of 2026 - we were selected to support the space-based interceptor program under Golden Dome, achieved critical milestones for our Blue Ghost lunar missions, successfully launched Alpha Flight 7, and completed a tactically responsive space demonstration for the U.S. Space Force," said Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace. "We've maintained steady progress across our launch and spacecraft business, and remained focused on scaling up our production lines to meet the demand for frequent landings on the Moon, a regular launch cadence, and critical national security missions."

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

  • Record revenue of $80.9 million, up 40% from the prior quarter.
  • Selected by the U.S. Space Force for SciTec to support space-based interceptor program under Golden Dome.
  • Awarded $109 million engineering change proposal under the Space Force's FORGE Enterprise OPIR Services contract for SciTec to accelerate and expand data center delivery.
  • Processed thousands of threats in the first 30 days of the Iran conflict to help protect U.S. and allied warfighters as part of FORGE system operations.
  • Completed separation testing for Blue Ghost Mission 2, demonstrating Elytra’s mechanisms that will deploy the European Space Agency's Lunar Pathfinder satellite in lunar orbit following separation from our Blue Ghost lander.
  • Completed initial interoperability testing to ensure Firefly's Elytra orbiter can communicate with Blue Ghost on the Moon’s far side and act as a backup communications relay for NASA’s LuSEE-Night radio telescope.
  • Launched Alpha Flight 7 and completed all mission objectives, including validating key Block II subsystems and deploying a demonstrator payload for Lockheed Martin.
  • Supported Lockheed Martin on the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS DIEM mission, performing two responsive space exercises to practice and advance emergency launch protocols required in a real threat scenario.
  • Unveiled Alpha Block II, a configuration upgrade focused on enhancing reliability, streamlining production, and improving launch operations.
  • Completed qualification testing for the first and second stage tanks for Alpha Flight 8 and moved into the integration and test phase in preparation for the Alpha Block II debut.
  • Completed qualification of the Eclipse interstage, a critical primary structure that connects the first stage to the second stage, as well as the liquid oxygen transfer line and the Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs).

Additional Recent Highlights

  • Awarded an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract for SciTec to support development of the Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture by implementing deep learning and advanced algorithms on small Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) processors to support enhanced target detection, tracking, and custody.
  • Announced collaboration with NVIDIA to enable rapid on-orbit processing in lunar orbit for Firefly’s Ocula Moon imaging service, utilizing an NVIDIA Jetson module combined with Firefly’s AI software on Elytra to rapidly process data on-orbit. 
  • Signed agreement with Seagate Space to collaborate on the development of an offshore launch platform that enables responsive sea-based Alpha launches.
  • Began vertical structural testing of Eclipse first stage tanks, a risk reduction test to push the tanks beyond their limits and verify flight margins.
  • Awarded the National Aeronautic Association's Robert J. Collier Trophy, Space Foundation's Space Achievement Award, and RNASA Foundation's Stellar Award for Blue Ghost Mission 1, and included on TIME's list for the 10 Most Influential New Frontiers Companies of 2026.

2026 Full-Year Guidance

  • Firefly expects 2026 full-year revenue to be between $420 million and $450 million.

Conference Call

Firefly will host a conference call today at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results.

The live webcast and accompanying presentation, as well as a replay of the webcast, will be available on Firefly’s Investor Relations website: investors.fireflyspace.com.

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables government and commercial customers to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for responsive space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with approximately 24-hour notice. Firefly is also the only company to achieve a fully successful landing on the Moon. Established in 2017, Firefly’s engineering, manufacturing, and test facilities are co-located in central Texas to enable rapid innovation. The company’s small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles are built with common flight-proven technologies to enable speed, reliability, and cost efficiencies for each mission from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. For more information, visit www.fireflyspace.com. Firefly utilizes its website as a means to distribute material information about the company to the public.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Firefly. Statements included in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects, assumptions or future events or performance, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. In particular, our outlook and revenue forecasts for full-year 2026, statements about our programs and innovation, our ability or expectations regarding our partnerships and collaborations, our expectations regarding new vehicle launches and launch timelines, and our ability to retain existing customers and maintain their bookings are forward-looking statements.

Various risks that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed by the forward-looking statements included in this press release include, but are not limited to our failure to manage our growth effectively and our ability to achieve and maintain profitability; the potential for delayed or failed launches, and any failure of our launch vehicles and spacecraft to operate as intended; our inability to manufacture our launch vehicles, landers, or orbital vehicles at a quantity and quality that our customers demand; the hazards and operational risks that our products and service offerings are exposed to, including the wide and unique range of risks due to the unpredictability of space; the market for commercial launch services for small- and medium-sized payloads not achieving the growth potential we expect; adverse impacts from current or future disruptions in U.S. government operations, including as a result of delays or reduction in appropriations or regulatory approvals from our programs, or changes in U.S. government funding and budgetary priorities and spending levels; our dependence on contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business and our dependence on major customers and vendors; a loss of, or default by, one or more of our major customers, or a material adverse change in any such customer’s business or financial condition, could materially reduce our revenues and backlog; uncertain global macro-economic and political conditions, including the implementation of tariffs; the failure of our information technology systems, physical or electronic security protections; the inability to operate Alpha at our anticipated launch rate (including due to potential regulatory delays) or finalize the development and delivery of Eclipse; our failure to establish and maintain important relationships with government agencies and prime contractors; the inability to realize our backlog; evolving government laws and regulations; our ability to remediate the material weakness with respect to our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future; and the factors, risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses, Non-GAAP Research and Development, Non-GAAP Selling, General, and Administrative, Non-GAAP Loss from Operations, Non-GAAP Other Income (Expense), Non-GAAP Net Loss, and Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share are non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. Non-GAAP financial measures have important limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of Firefly’s performance or cash flows as reported under U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures may be defined differently by other companies in our industry and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.

Firefly believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s ongoing performance and liquidity. Therefore, Firefly provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the Company’s ongoing performance and liquidity and to enable more meaningful period-to-period comparisons.

Adjusted EBITDA

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted for provision for income taxes, interest income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, change in fair value of warrant liability, certain one-time costs related to the IPO, transaction-related expenses, gain on settlement of contingent liabilities, and certain other items that are not expected to recur in the future or that management does not view as reflective of the performance of the business. In addition to net loss, we use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our business, measure its performance, and make strategic decisions.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management, investors, and analysts in assessing our financial performance and results of operations across reporting periods by excluding items we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Net loss is the U.S. GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net loss. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

Free Cash Flow

We define Free Cash Flow as net cash used in operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment and internal-use software. We believe that Free Cash Flow is a meaningful indicator of liquidity that provides information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from or used in operations, after purchases of property and internal-use software, that (after any debt service requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures not otherwise deducted from the measure) can be used for strategic initiatives, including continuous investment in our business and strengthening our balance sheet.

Free Cash Flow has limitations as a liquidity measure, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our cash flows as reported under U.S. GAAP. Free Cash Flow may be affected in the near to medium term by the timing of capital investments, fluctuations in our growth and the effect of such fluctuations on working capital, and our changes in our cash conversion cycle.

Non-GAAP Research and Development

We define Non-GAAP Research and Development as research and development less stock-based compensation expense. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Non-GAAP Selling, General, and Administrative

We define Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative as selling, general and administrative, less amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, certain one-time costs related to the IPO, and transaction-related expenses. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

We define Non-GAAP Operating Expenses as operating expenses, less amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, certain one-time costs related to the IPO, and transaction-related expenses. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Non-GAAP Loss From Operations

We define Non-GAAP Loss From Operations as loss from operations, less amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, certain one-time costs related to the IPO, and transaction-related expenses. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Non-GAAP Other Income (Expense)

We define Non-GAAP Other Income (Expense) as other income (expense), less change in fair value of warrant liability and the gain on settlement of contingent liabilities. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Non-GAAP Net Loss

We define Non-GAAP Net Loss as net loss, less amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liability, certain one-time costs related to the IPO, transaction-related expenses, and gain on settlement of contingent liabilities. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations by excluding items of income or loss to present it in accordance with how management manages the business.

Contacts

Media Relations
press@fireflyspace.com 

Investor Relations
investors@fireflyspace.com 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Revenue $80,879  $55,855 
Cost of sales  63,418   53,635 
Gross profit  17,461   2,220 
Operating expenses      
Research and development  67,509   48,012 
Selling, general, and administrative  45,620   12,752 
Total operating expenses  113,129   60,764 
Loss from operations  (95,668)  (58,544)
Other expense      
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (3,684)  3,073 
Interest income  5,974   1,028 
Interest expense  (3,605)  (6,192)
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities  381    
Other (expense) income, net  (7)  542 
Total other expense, net  (941)  (1,549)
Loss before provision for income taxes  (96,609)  (60,093)
Provision for income taxes  (67)   
Net loss and comprehensive loss  (96,676)  (60,093)
Less: Accretion of dividends of Series C Preferred Stock     (5,579)
Less: Accretion of dividends of Series D-1 Preferred Stock     (6,609)
Net loss available to common stockholders $(96,676) $(72,281)
       
Net loss per common share      
Basic and diluted $(0.61) $(5.38)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding      
Basic and diluted  159,639   13,442 
         

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025 
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $326,179  $792,966 
Short-term investments  225,447   100,008 
Accounts receivable, net  44,800   46,129 
Advanced payments, current  61,837   12,350 
Other current assets  15,284   11,722 
Total current assets  673,547   963,175 
Advanced payments, less current portion  10,305   60,496 
Property and equipment, net  168,933   163,738 
Right-of-use assets - operating leases  18,481   13,938 
Right-of-use assets - finance leases  3,327   3,735 
Intangible assets, net  160,207   165,709 
Goodwill  453,440   450,119 
Other assets, less current portion  3,750   4,024 
Total assets $1,491,990  $1,824,934 
       
Liabilities, temporary equity, and stockholders' equity      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable $41,082  $35,626 
Accrued expenses  50,356   42,755 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses – related parties  581   330 
Operating lease liability, current  2,051   1,161 
Finance lease liability, current  1,065   1,056 
Deferred revenue, current  146,239   116,135 
Notes payable, current  7,116   7,099 
Other current liabilities  17,755   9,419 
Total current liabilities  266,245   213,581 
Operating lease liability, less current portion  21,341   15,832 
Finance lease liability, less current portion  1,733   2,004 
Deferred revenue, less current portion  52,525   92,565 
Notes payable, less current portion  19,684   281,441 
Warrant liability  15,978   12,294 
Other liabilities, less current portion  9,600   17,278 
Total liabilities $387,106  $634,995 
Stockholders' equity      
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; 160,067 and 159,276 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively  17   17 
Additional paid-in capital  2,221,822   2,210,201 
Accumulated deficit  (1,116,955)  (1,020,279)
Total stockholders' equity  1,104,884   1,189,939 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,491,990  $1,824,934 
         

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in thousands)

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net loss $(96,676) $(60,093)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization  15,934   3,996 
Stock-based compensation  12,512   431 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,684   916 
Non-cash interest expense  331   615 
Non-cash interest income  (637)   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable  1,329   (13,900)
Advanced payments  704   41,660 
Other assets  (4,703)  (2,766)
Accounts payable  6,596   (2,627)
Accrued expenses  4,279   5,653 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties  251   213 
Other liabilities  1,522   (7,889)
Right-of-use assets  932   422 
Lease liabilities  1,333   (1,993)
Deferred revenue  (9,936)  (21,175)
Net cash used in operating activities  (62,545)  (56,537)
Cash flows from investing activities      
Purchases of property and equipment and internal-use software  (16,345)  (2,654)
Purchases of time deposits  (125,000)   
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments  8    
Net cash used in investing activities  (141,337)  (2,654)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock     115,304 
Principal payments on finance leases  (262)  (443)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable     468 
Payments on notes payable  (1,752)  (2,170)
Proceeds from repayment of employee note  20   359 
Repayment of Revolving Credit Facility  (260,000)   
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  452   389 
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards  (1,363)   
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (262,905)  113,907 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  (466,787)  54,716 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash      
Balance, beginning of period  792,966   137,558 
Balance, end of period $326,179  $192,274 
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash      
Cash and cash equivalents $326,179  $176,879 
Restricted cash, current     829 
Restricted cash, non-current     14,566 
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $326,179  $192,274 


  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information      
Cash paid for interest $4,177  $5,565 
Non-cash investing and financing activities      
Property and equipment additions in accounts payable $1,943  $1,576 
Capitalized interest (paid-in-kind) $  $800 
Acquisition of internal-use software licenses and obligations $431  $ 
Right-of-use asset acquired in exchange for operating lease liabilities $5,066  $ 
Right-of-use asset acquired in exchange for finance lease liabilities $  $1,432 
Net working capital adjustment from business combinations $3,321  $ 
         

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited; in thousands)

The following tables present reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP Research and Development, Non-GAAP Selling, General, and Administrative, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses, Non-GAAP Other Expense, Non-GAAP Net Loss, and Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share to their most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP:

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Net loss $(96,676) $(60,093)
Adjusted for:      
Provision for income taxes  67    
Interest income  (5,974)  (1,028)
Interest expense  3,682   6,192 
Depreciation and amortization  16,453   3,996 
Stock-based compensation expense  12,512   431 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,684   916 
One-time costs related to the IPO(1)     2,453 
Transaction-related expenses  1,909    
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities  (381)   
Other(2)  15    
Adjusted EBITDA $(64,709) $(47,133)
       
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Net cash used in operating activities $(62,545) $(56,537)
Purchases of property and equipment and internal-use software  (16,345)  (2,654)
Free Cash Flow $(78,890) $(59,191)
         

(1) Represents costs incurred related to the IPO that do not meet the direct and incremental criteria per SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5.A that were netted against the gross proceeds of the IPO and are not expected to recur in the future.

(2) Other includes loss on foreign exchange.

    
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Research and development $67,509  $48,012 
Stock-based compensation expense  (5,705)  (118)
Non-GAAP Research and Development $61,804  $47,894 
       
Selling, general, and administrative $45,620  $12,752 
Amortization of acquired intangibles  (5,000)   
Stock-based compensation expense  (6,807)  (313)
One-time costs related to the IPO(1)     (2,453)
Transaction-related expenses  (1,909)   
Non-GAAP Selling, General, and Administrative $31,904  $9,986 
       
Operating expenses $113,129  $60,764 
Amortization of acquired intangibles  (5,000)   
Stock-based compensation expense  (12,512)  (431)
One-time costs related to the IPO(1)     (2,453)
Transaction-related expenses  (1,909)   
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses $93,708  $57,880 
       
Loss from operations $(95,668) $(58,544)
Amortization of acquired intangibles  5,000    
Stock-based compensation expense  12,512   431 
One-time costs related to the IPO(1)     2,453 
Transaction-related expenses  1,909    
Non-GAAP Loss from Operations $(76,247) $(55,660)
       
Other expense $(941) $(1,549)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities  3,684   916 
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities  (381)   
Non-GAAP Other Income (Expense) $2,362  $(633)
       
Net loss $(96,676) $(72,281)
Amortization of acquired intangibles  5,000    
Stock-based compensation  12,512   431 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  3,684   916 
One-time costs related to the IPO(1)     2,453 
Transaction-related expenses  1,909    
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities  (381)   
Non-GAAP Net Loss $(73,952) $(68,481)
       
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding  159,639   13,442 
       
GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.61) $(5.38)
Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.46) $(5.09)
         

(1) Represents costs incurred related to the IPO that do not meet the direct and incremental criteria per SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5.A that were netted against the gross proceeds of the IPO and are not expected to recur in the future.

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FAQ

What did Firefly (FLY) report for Q1 2026 revenue and growth?

Firefly reported Q1 2026 revenue of $80.9 million, a 40% increase from the prior quarter. According to the company, the rise reflects higher launch and spacecraft activities, including Alpha Flight 7 operations and expanded FORGE-related work.

What is Firefly's full-year 2026 revenue guidance (FLY)?

Firefly expects $420–$450 million in full-year 2026 revenue. According to the company, this guidance incorporates planned launch cadence, lunar missions, and contract awards announced through May 4, 2026.

What material defense contracts did Firefly (FLY) announce in Q1 2026?

Firefly was selected to support the Golden Dome space-based interceptor program and received a $109 million engineering change award under FORGE. According to the company, these are for SciTec services accelerating OPIR data-center delivery.

What technical milestones did Firefly (FLY) achieve for Blue Ghost and Elytra?

Firefly completed separation testing for Blue Ghost Mission 2 and initial Elytra interoperability tests with Blue Ghost. According to the company, tests validate deployment mechanisms and relay capability for lunar far-side communications.

What progress did Firefly (FLY) make on Alpha Block II and launch readiness?

Firefly unveiled Alpha Block II and completed qualification testing for first and second stage tanks and the Eclipse interstage. According to the company, Alpha Flight 8 integration and tests are underway ahead of the Block II debut.

How can investors access Firefly's Q1 2026 earnings call and presentation?

Firefly will host a conference call on May 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET) with a live webcast and replay on its investor relations site. According to the company, the presentation and replay will be available online.