Red Cat to Participate in the Needham Growth Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Red Cat (NASDAQ: RCAT) said CEO Jeff Thompson and CFO Christian Morrison will present at the Needham Growth Conference on January 14, 2026 at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York. The presentation begins at 11:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and replay will be available on the Red Cat investor relations website. Management will be available for one-on-one and small group investor meetings during the conference; investors should contact a Needham representative or Red Cat investor relations to schedule.
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News Market Reaction 3 Alerts
On the day this news was published, RCAT declined 1.47%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $14M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $938M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Several defense/space peers were also down, including EH -4.93%, LUNR -7.72%, and RDW -8.62%, while MOBBW moved up 19.69%, indicating mixed sector action and a stock-specific element to RCAT’s move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Leadership changes | Positive | -0.1% | COO promotion and new CFO appointment to support growth execution. |
| Nov 11 | Veterans initiative | Positive | -5.3% | Veterans Outreach fundraising of over $13,000 for military charities. |
| Nov 04 | Swarming partnership | Positive | -7.6% | Apium added to Futures Initiative for swarming autonomy on Teal 2. |
| Nov 04 | Earnings & conferences | Positive | -7.6% | Q3 2025 results date and participation in two investor conferences. |
| Oct 30 | Drone certification | Positive | -7.2% | FANG FPV drone added to Blue UAS Cleared List for defense use. |
Recent RCAT news, including product, conference, and leadership updates, has repeatedly been followed by negative 24-hour price reactions despite generally constructive content.
Over the last few months, RCAT has reported leadership changes, defense product certification, conference participation, and partnership expansion. Events such as the FANG FPV drone’s Blue UAS Cleared List certification on Oct 30, 2025 and the Apium swarming autonomy agreement on Nov 4, 2025 reflected strategic progress. Yet each announcement saw a negative next-day move, from about -0.14% to around -7.6%. Today’s Needham Growth Conference participation fits this pattern of generally positive or neutral updates against a weak near-term trading response.
Regulatory & Risk Context
RCAT has an active S-3 shelf filed on 2025-09-15, with at least two prospectus supplements (424B5) used in September 2025. The shelf is noted as not yet effective in this context, and details focus on offering mechanics and a prior acquisition rather than a specified total shelf amount.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement flags RCAT’s upcoming presentation at the Needham Growth Conference on January 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, adding another venue for management to engage investors via webcast and meetings. In the background, the company reported Q3 2025 revenue of $9.65 million and a net loss of $16.02 million, supported by a cash balance of $206.43 million after equity raises. Investors may monitor how management frames growth, capital deployment, and recent contract wins during the conference.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced that Jeff Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, and Christian Morrison, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Needham Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York, NY.
The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. ET. The live webcast and a replay of the presentation will be accessible from the Red Cat investor relations website at ir.redcatholdings.com.
Red Cat management will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings with investors at the conference. Investors interested in scheduling meetings with management should contact a Needham representative or the Red Cat investor relations team.
About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat develops American-made hardware and software that support military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, and sea. Its Family of Systems, led by Black Widow™, delivers unmatched tactical capabilities in small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Expanding into the maritime domain through Blue Ops, Inc., Red Cat is also innovating in uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), delivering integrated platforms designed to enhance safety and multi-domain mission effectiveness. Learn more at www.redcat.red.
Investor Contact:
Ankit Hira
Solebury Strategic Communications for Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
E-mail: RCAT@soleburystrat.com
Media Contact:
Peter Moran
Phone: (347) 880-2895
Email: peter@indicatemedia.com
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