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Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) narrows Q1 loss and guides 2026 free cash flow

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Virgin Galactic reported first quarter 2026 results, remaining in its pre‑revenue phase while narrowing losses and cash burn as it prepares for commercial spaceflights. Revenue was $0.2 million, mainly from access fees, versus $0.5 million a year earlier.

GAAP operating expenses fell to $66 million from $89 million, driving an improved net loss of $65 million compared with $84 million in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $(55) million versus $(72) million. Free cash flow improved to $(93) million from $(122) million.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $251 million as of March 31, 2026. The company raised $11 million by issuing 4.0 million shares via its at‑the‑market program in Q1 and about $52 million more in April, and it offered to redeem $10 million of 2026 debt using stock. Management reiterated plans to begin flight testing in Q3 2026 and first commercial spaceflight in Q4 2026, and guided Q2 2026 free cash flow to between $(87) million and $(92) million.

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Virgin Galactic is reducing cash burn and losses while funding its pre‑revenue build‑out with equity.

Virgin Galactic remains pre‑revenue, generating $0.2 million in Q1 2026, but materially lowered GAAP operating expenses to $65.8 million from $88.9 million. This drove a smaller net loss of $64.7 million and improved Adjusted EBITDA of $(54.8) million versus $(72.2) million.

Free cash flow improved to $(93.3) million from $(122.0) million as operating cash outflows and capital spending both declined. To support its balance sheet, the company raised $11M via 4.0 million at‑the‑market shares in Q1 and about $52M more in April, and proposed redeeming $10M of 2026 debt in stock.

Management guided Q2 2026 free cash flow to between $(87)M and $(92)M, expecting sequential improvements later in 2026. Execution on planned Q3 2026 flight tests and Q4 2026 first spaceflight, along with maintaining adequate liquidity beyond the current $251M cash and securities balance as of March 31, 2026, remains central to the story.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $0.2 million Q1 2026, mainly access fees; $0.5 million in Q1 2025
Net loss $64.7 million Q1 2026 net loss vs $84.5 million in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $(54.8) million Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA vs $(72.2) million in Q1 2025
Free cash flow $(93.3) million Q1 2026 free cash flow vs $(122.0) million in Q1 2025
Cash and marketable securities $251 million Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026
ATM shares issued 4.0 million shares Q1 2026 at-the-market program, $11 million gross proceeds
April 2026 ATM proceeds $52 million Gross proceeds from at-the-market offering program during April 2026
Q2 2026 FCF guidance $(87)M to $(92)M Expected free cash flow range for second quarter 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA totaled $(55) million, compared to $(72) million in the first quarter of 2025"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow totaled $(93) million, compared to $(122) million in the first quarter of 2025"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
at-the-market offering program financial
"Generated $11 million in gross proceeds through the issuance of 4.0 million shares of common stock as part of the Company's at-the-market offering program"
An at-the-market offering program lets a company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at current trading prices through a broker, rather than issuing a large block of stock all at once. It matters to investors because it provides the company a flexible way to raise cash over time, which can dilute existing shares gradually and affect earnings per share and stock price depending on how much and when shares are sold—think of it as a faucet the company can open or close to add supply to the market.
non-GAAP total operating expenses financial
"Non-GAAP total operating expenses of $58 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $80 million in the first quarter of 2025"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Revenue $0.2 million $0.5 million in Q1 2025 prior period
Net loss $64.7 million $84.5 million in Q1 2025 prior period
Adjusted EBITDA $(54.8) million $(72.2) million in Q1 2025 prior period
Free cash flow $(93.3) million $(122.0) million in Q1 2025 prior period
Guidance

Free cash flow for Q2 2026 is expected between $(87) million and $(92) million, with quarterly free cash flow for the remainder of 2026 expected to show sequential improvement from Q2.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026
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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 001-38202 85-3608069
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1700 Flight Way
Tustin, California
92782
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(949) 774-7640
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share SPCE New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 14, 2026, Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain financial and other results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished in this Current Report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press Release, dated May 14, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: May 14, 2026
 By: /s/ Douglas Ahrens
 Name: Douglas Ahrens
 Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Exhibit 99.1
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Virgin Galactic Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

First SpaceShip Advancing Through Ground Test Phase; Static Test Article Assembly In Progress; Fabrication of Second SpaceShip Underway
Flight Test Continues on Track for Q3 2026
First Spaceflight Continues on Track for Q4 2026


ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – May 14, 2026 – Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided a business update.

CEO Michael Colglazier said, “We’ve delivered the first of our new SpaceShips from our Assembly hangar to our Test-and-Launch hangar, ground testing of that SpaceShip is underway, and we remain on track to commence flight testing in Q3 and spaceflight in Q4 of this year. Spending continues to decline quarter by quarter, debt retirements are being made on or ahead of schedule, and cash balances are being maintained at appropriate levels as we work through the final quarters of our pre-revenue phase and prepare for the launch of commercial spaceflight operations.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
Cash position remains strong, with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $251 million as of March 31, 2026.

Revenue of $0.2 million, compared to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, attributable to access fees related to future astronauts.

GAAP total operating expenses of $66 million, compared to $89 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP total operating expenses of $58 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $80 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Net loss of $65 million, compared to an $84 million net loss in the first quarter of 2025, with the improvement primarily driven by lower operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $(55) million, compared to $(72) million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by lower operating expenses.

Net cash used in operating activities totaled $54 million, compared to $76 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Cash paid for capital expenditures totaled $40 million, compared to $46 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Free cash flow totaled $(93) million, compared to $(122) million in the first quarter of 2025.

Generated $11 million in gross proceeds through the issuance of 4.0 million shares of common stock as part of the Company's at-the-market offering program.




Exhibit 99.1
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Business Updates
During April 2026, the Company generated approximately $52 million in gross proceeds through its at-the-market offering program and had approximately $87 million dollars remaining on the existing program.
On April 30, 2026, the Company announced an offer to redeem $10 million of debt originally due in September of 2026 by issuing shares of its common stock. Upon the successful completion of this redemption, the remaining amount outstanding on the first lien notes due in December 2028 will be $202 million.
Construction to support rocket motor production assembly line at the spaceship factory in Arizona is underway.

Financial Guidance
The following forward-looking statements reflect our expectations for the second quarter of 2026 as of May 14, 2026 and are subject to substantial uncertainty. Our results are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date, but may be materially affected by many factors, as discussed below in “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2026 is expected to be in the range of $(87) million to $(92) million.
For the remainder of 2026, quarterly free cash flow is expected to show sequential improvement from the second quarter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the Company’s results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), the Company is also providing certain non-GAAP financial measures. A discussion regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of such measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information is presented later in this press release.

Conference Call Information
Virgin Galactic will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today. To access the conference call, parties should dial +1 800-715-9871 or +1 646-307-1963 and enter the conference ID number 4185352. The live audio webcast along with supplemental information will be accessible on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.virgingalactic.com/events-and-presentations/. A recording of the webcast will also be available following the conference call.

About Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human-first spaceflight for private individuals, researchers, and governments with its advanced SpaceShips and launch vehicle. Scale and profitability are driven by next-generation vehicles capable of taking humans to space at an unprecedented frequency with an industry-leading cost structure. You can find more information at https://www.virgingalactic.com/.




Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding our spaceflight systems, development, production and design of our SpaceShips and planned timeline for assembly, testing and commercial service using such SpaceShips, our plans to hire pilots, our plans for constructing our rocket motor assembly line at the spaceship factory and our objectives for future operations, growth plans and the Company’s financial forecasts, including expected free cash flow in the second quarter 2026 and for subsequent quarters in 2026, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “target,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these words or expressions. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to any delay in future commercial flights of our spaceflight fleet, our ability to successfully develop and test our next generation vehicles, and the time and costs associated with doing so, our expected capital requirements and the availability of additional financing, and the other factors, risks and uncertainties included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at www.virgingalactic.com, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.




First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Revenue$227 $461 
Operating expenses:
Spaceline operations29,640 20,826 
Research and development6,712 33,310 
Selling, general and administrative25,551 30,550 
Depreciation and amortization3,916 4,223 
Total operating expenses65,819 88,909 
Operating loss(65,592)(88,448)
Interest income2,701 7,215 
Interest expense(1,828)(3,240)
Other income, net34 34 
Loss before income taxes(64,685)(84,439)
Income tax expense30 48 
Net loss(64,715)(84,487)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment(3)(4)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities(85)(176)
Total comprehensive loss$(64,803)$(84,667)
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted$(0.81)$(2.38)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted79,482 35,440 




VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$124,837 $144,727 
Restricted cash30,634 30,988 
Marketable securities95,054 162,313 
Other current assets32,931 34,870 
Total current assets283,456 372,898 
Property, plant and equipment, net426,713 388,730 
Other non-current assets40,060 41,551 
Total assets$750,229 $803,179 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$17,041 $15,163 
Current portion of long-term debt
117,041 47,830 
Customer deposits77,954 78,535 
Other current liabilities70,578 67,795 
Total current liabilities282,614 209,323 
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt202,695 276,362 
Other long-term liabilities41,191 43,530 
Total liabilities526,500 529,215 
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital3,040,171 3,025,604 
Accumulated deficit(2,816,494)(2,751,779)
Accumulated other comprehensive income44 132 
Total stockholders’ equity223,729 273,964 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$750,229 $803,179 




VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(64,715)$(84,487)
Stock-based compensation4,121 4,769 
Depreciation and amortization3,916 4,223 
Amortization of debt issuance costs511 569 
Accretion of marketable securities purchased at a discount(406)(2,193)
Other non-cash items(11)(14)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current and non-current assets1,300 5,749 
Accounts payable840 (751)
Customer deposits(581)(2,296)
Other current and non-current liabilities1,524 (1,487)
Net cash used in operating activities(53,501)(75,918)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(39,807)(46,047)
Purchases of marketable securities(33,516)(104,607)
Proceeds from maturities and calls of marketable securities101,099 158,121 
Other investing activities— 
Net cash provided by investing activities27,776 7,475 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of long-term debt
(4,967)— 
Payments of finance lease obligations(59)(46)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to at-the-market offering10,961 30,730 
Transaction costs related to issuance of common stock pursuant to at-the-market offering(301)(922)
Transaction costs related to issuance of common stock and equity-classified warrants pursuant to registered offering
(145)— 
Withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees on net settled stock-based awards(8)(50)
Net cash provided by financing activities5,481 29,712 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(20,244)(38,731)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period175,715 210,885 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$155,471 $172,154 
Cash and cash equivalents$124,837 $140,763 
Restricted cash30,634 31,391 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$155,471 $172,154 



Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release references certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including non-GAAP total operating expenses, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. The Company defines non-GAAP total operating expenses as total operating expenses other than stock-based compensation and depreciation and amortization. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation. The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. None of these non-GAAP financial measures is a substitute for or superior to measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

The Company believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to investors about the Company in understanding and evaluating its operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics used by its management in financial and operational-decision making. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures and their nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore any non-GAAP measures the Company uses may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

A reconciliation of total operating expenses to non-GAAP total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, is set forth below (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Total operating expenses$65,819 $88,909 
Stock-based compensation4,121 4,769 
Depreciation and amortization3,916 4,223 
Non-GAAP total operating expenses
$57,782 $79,917 

A reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, is set forth below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Net loss$(64,715)$(84,487)
Interest expense1,828 3,240 
Income tax expense30 48 
Depreciation and amortization3,916 4,223 
Stock-based compensation4,121 4,769 
Adjusted EBITDA$(54,820)$(72,207)



The following table reconciles net cash used in operating activities to free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Net cash used in operating activities$(53,501)$(75,918)
Capital expenditures(39,807)(46,047)
Free cash flow$(93,308)$(121,965)

The Company has not provided a reconciliation of forward-looking free cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures because such a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts, due to the variability of these items and the fact that there is substantial uncertainty associated with predicting any future adjustments that we may make to our GAAP financial measures in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures.
For media inquiries:
Aleanna Crane - Vice President, Communications
news@virgingalactic.com
575.800.4422

For investor inquiries:
Eric Cerny - Vice President, Investor Relations
vg-ir@virgingalactic.com
949.774.7637

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