Red Cat to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell of Friday, February 20 Ahead of the Company’s Innovation Day Event
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Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) announced that COO Christian Ericson will ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. ET on Friday, February 20, 2026, ahead of the company’s inaugural Innovation Day on February 27 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Opening Bell ceremony will be broadcast live and live-streamed on Nasdaq’s official channels.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RCAT gained 3.77%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 51 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $58M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.61B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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RCAT’s 3.77% gain contrasts with mixed peers: EH +0.57%, LUNR +2.42%, RDW +2.94%, EVEX +1.32%, MOBBW -1.95%, and no peers in the momentum scanner, indicating a stock-specific move tied to company news and events.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | Earnings release timing | Positive | +6.0% | Set date for Q4 2025 earnings and investor webinar on March 18, 2026. |
| Feb 05 | Partner AI milestone | Positive | -10.4% | Partner Palladyne AI reported successful IntelliSwarm flight with RCAT platforms. |
| Feb 02 | Defense order win | Positive | +1.0% | New Asia-Pacific ally order for Black Widow sUAS systems for military use. |
| Jan 20 | Innovation Day announcement | Positive | +5.4% | Announced February 27 Innovation Day with demos and investor-focused presentations. |
| Jan 13 | Preliminary earnings | Positive | +9.4% | Preliminary Q4 and FY 2025 revenue showing triple-digit and four-digit growth. |
RCAT commonly reacts positively to operational and financial news, with most recent company-specific updates followed by gains; a partner-related AI milestone was the main divergence.
Over recent months, RCAT highlighted rapid growth and increasing defense demand. Preliminary Q4 2025 revenue of $24.0M–$26.5M and full-year revenue of $38.0M–$41.0M (up 1,842% and 153% year-over-year) drew a 9.38% gain. Announcements on its February 27 Innovation Day and new Black Widow™ orders also saw positive reactions. The latest Opening Bell news precedes that Innovation Day, extending a communications cadence focused on visibility, product traction, and upcoming earnings on March 18, 2026.
Regulatory & Risk Context
RCAT has an active Form S-3 shelf filed on 2025-09-15, with at least 2 takedowns via 424B5 prospectus supplements in September 2025, providing a mechanism the company has previously used to access capital.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores RCAT’s push for visibility ahead of its February 27 Innovation Day, reinforcing messaging around defense-focused uncrewed systems and growing demand. Recent disclosures showed sharp 2025 revenue growth and upcoming Q4 results on March 18, 2026. Investors may watch how Innovation Day content, product demonstrations, and any follow-on capital plans under the existing S-3 shelf align with the company’s execution and previously reported growth trajectory.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 19, 2026 (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, announced today that Chief Operating Officer, Christian Ericson, will ring the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange at 9:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, Friday, February 20.
Red Cat is a fast-growing U.S. provider of secure, American-made uncrewed systems built for defense and national security missions. Through its Family of Systems, led by the Black Widow™ ISR platform and expanding across air and maritime domains, the Company is seeing increasing demand driven by the Pentagon’s modernization efforts, domestic manufacturing priorities, and rising global security needs. Red Cat continues to scale production, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand adoption across military and government customers.
“We are honored to be ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell in advance of our inaugural Innovation Day,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “This is a milestone moment for our team and shareholders, symbolizing not just how far we’ve come, but the opportunities ahead as we continue to focus on mission-critical uncrewed systems. With defense modernization accelerating, stronger alignment around domestic sourcing, and rapid adoption of autonomous technologies, we believe we are well positioned for sustained growth. We remain focused on disciplined execution, expanding our Family of Systems, and delivering long-term value to our customers and investors.”
The Opening Bell ceremony leading into Red Cat’s Innovation Day next Friday, February 27 in West Palm Beach Florida, will be broadcast live at 9:30 a.m. ET and live-streamed to Nasdaq's official channels. To view the live broadcast, visit: https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony
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.
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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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