Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) Stock Price & Analysis
Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) closed at USD 19.87 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 0.10% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 19.85; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 19.5–20.74 on volume of 1,984,485 shares. Market capitalization is $3.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 15.99–62.17 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
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Key facts (FLY)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $287M, net income -$363M (-126.6% margin), free cash flow -$326M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 3 Form 4 filings, $384M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($384M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.27 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 38 (range 25–50).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -18.7% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -60.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD -0.5, revenue estimate $103M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-10
- Dividend: FLY paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 13.30% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 3.8 days to cover.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (FLY)
| USD | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $55.2M | $60.8M | $160M | $287M |
| Gross profit | $26.6M | -$11.4M | $30.7M | — |
| Operating income | -$132M | -$209M | -$261M | -$339M |
| Net income | -$135M | -$231M | -$298M | -$363M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$13.05 | -$20.74 | -$4.83 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$171M | -$190M | -$238M | -$326M |
| Gross margin | 48.2% | -18.7% | 19.2% | — |
| Operating margin | -238.8% | -344.5% | -163.1% | -118.0% |
| Net margin | -245.2% | -380.2% | -186.6% | -126.6% |
| Revenue growth | — | +10.1% | +163.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $81.9M | $123M | $893M | — |
| Total debt | — | $119M | $289M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (FLY)
P/S 11.6x · EV/Sales 9.5x · P/B 2.7x · FCF yield -9.82% · Earnings yield -10.93% · Net cash $608M · EV $2.72B
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (FLY)
2 of 3 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Aeroequity Gp, Llc | 8,000,000 | $384M | 31.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) | |
| 2026-05-18 | Wheeler David Leigh | General Counsel | 3,765 | $170K | 2.6% | Yes (adopted December 5, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-17 | Wheeler David Leigh | General Counsel | 3,766 | $170K | 2.6% | Yes (adopted December 5, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (FLY)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.27 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 38 (low 25, high 50).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Barclays | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $34 |
| 2026-08-12 | Roth Capital | Target lowered | Buy | $60 → $45 |
| 2026-08-12 | B. Riley Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $60 → $50 |
| 2026-08-12 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterated | Overweight | $35 |
| 2026-07-27 | Wells Fargo | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $25 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FLY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2025-08-04) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -18.7% | -60.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -18.8% | -52.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 106.9% | 99.5% |
| Max drawdown | -72.3% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -66.6% (Aug 2025→Oct 2026) |
Dividends (FLY)
FLY paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (FLY)
13,480,890 shares sold short, 13.30% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 11,105,681 shares (+21.4%). Days to cover: 3.8 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
FLY earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.42 | −$0.53 | Beat +20.8% | +3.0% |
| May 4, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.46 | −$0.52 | Beat +11.5% | -6.7% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.38 | −$0.48 | Beat +20.8% | +0.1% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.55 | −$0.44 | Miss −25.0% | +12.0% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -7.2% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
FLY recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement “Resignation of Director On September 30, 2026, Thomas Zurbuchen notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Firefly Aerospace Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to resign as a director of the Company, effective September 30, 2026. Dr. Zurbuchen's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Board thanks Dr. Zurbuchen for his service and contributions to the Board and wishes him well in his…” |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Markusic Thomas E: 5.2% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | AeroEquity GP, LLC, Mitsui & Co., LTD.: 30.3% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Astera Institute, Jed McCaleb: 6.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
FLY revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spacecraft Solutions Revenue | $108.3M | 92.0% | +1077.0% |
| Launch Revenue | $9.4M | 8.0% | +48.1% |
| Total revenue | $117.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
FLY suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | SciTec | “SciTec's standalone AI-enabled software, sensor, and data processing solutions for missile tracking, big data processing, and other applications have the potential to be incorporated into our Blue Ghost and Elytra vehicles for defense customers to further enhance our offerings through a vertically integrated design, manufacturing, and operational stack.” |
| Customer | L3 Harris Technologies | “Additionally, we have built a robust portfolio of contracts composed of blue-chip customers across both government and commercial end markets including NASA, the USSF, the DoW's SDA, the NRO, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. and True Anomaly, Inc. Our customizable offerings across Launch and Spacecraft Solutions, and our speed of execution as proven through our existing successes, ar…” |
| Customer | True Anomaly | “Additionally, we have built a robust portfolio of contracts composed of blue-chip customers across both government and commercial end markets including NASA, the USSF, the DoW's SDA, the NRO, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. and True Anomaly, Inc. Our customizable offerings across Launch and Spacecraft Solutions, and our speed of execution as proven through our existing successes, ar…” |
| Partner | Lockheed Martin (LMT) | “Our collaborations with leading national security agencies and aerospace companies, such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, USSF, Space Development Agency ("SDA"), NRO, and NASA demonstrate the value and criticality of our new space defense and technology leadership in this market.” |
| Partner | Swedish Space | “We currently operate a launch site at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and we are continuing to build out our launch infrastructure with a project currently underway at Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island to facilitate launches of both our Alpha and Eclipse launch vehicles, as well as a collaborative agreement with the Swedish Space Corporation ("SSC") to jointly launch satel…” |
| Partner | SpaceX | “SpaceX: We also have a strong strategic partnership with SpaceX for payload processing facilities and launch vehicles.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 20, 2026.
Companies that name FLY in their SEC reports
| Relationship to FLY | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | Planet Labs PBC (PL) | 10-K Mar 23, 2026 | “There are also a limited number of suppliers able to launch our satellites, including ArianeSpace SA, Blue Origin, LLC, Firefly Aerospace Inc., ISAR Aerospace Technologies Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., NewSpace India Limited (Indian Space Research Organization), Rocket Lab USA Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp.” |
FLY customer concentration
In the period ended Jun 30, 2026, 4 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (41.3%, 16.2%, 14.6%, 1%) of revenue, per the company's 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026. The company does not name them.
FLY company outlook (results filed Aug 11, 2026)
- “Full-Year Guidance • Firefly expects 2026 full-year revenue to be between $420 million and $450 million.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
FLY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.50 | $-0.51 | +$0.02 | $103.2M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.49 | $-0.48 | −$0.01 | $136.9M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.87 | $-2.11 | +$0.24 | $438.5M | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-1.80 | $-1.29 | −$0.51 | $686.1M | 6 |
FLY options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±18.4% (±$3.80) by Nov 13, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 10, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±13.0%. Over the last 5 reports the stock moved ±5.8% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 | 119.9% | ±5.5% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 | 86.3% | ±10.3% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 15 | 114.5% | ±18.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 110.5% | ±21.6% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 29 | 101.1% | ±22.6% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 36 | 96.1% | ±23.9% |
| Dec 11, 2026 | 43 | 94.3% | ±25.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 93.8% | ±27.8% |
30-day implied volatility 99.4% vs 72.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.63. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC)
| Price | USD 19.87 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.10% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 19.85 |
| Open | USD 19.6 |
| Day Range | USD 19.5 – 20.74 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.99 – 62.17 |
| Volume | 1,984,485 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.33B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (FLY)
Nexqual's technical model rates FLY "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 20.98) |
| MACD | -0.73 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FLY)
Wall Street analysts rate FLY "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 38 (range USD 25–50), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 38 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (FLY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.5 |
| Revenue Estimate | $103.15M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.42 vs est -0.53 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.46 vs est -0.52 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.38 vs est -0.48 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.55 vs est -0.44 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FLY)
| Total Revenue | $287.01M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +656.90% |
| Gross Margin | +22.92% |
| Operating Margin | -80.89% |
| Profit Margin | -129.06% |
| ROE | -57.95% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 2.73 |
| Total Cash | $635.26M |
| Total Debt | $53.40M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$326.49M (-113.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FLY)
Nexqual rates Firefly Aerospace Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +657% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Heavily loss-making — early-stage company |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $635M cash and investments vs $27M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$326M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -30%, ROA -22.2% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (FLY)
| Insider Ownership | +13.77% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +61.65% |
| Shares Outstanding | 167.40M |
| Float | 107.07M |
| Short % of Float | +13.30% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
Leadership (FLY)
Firefly Aerospace Inc. is led by Darren Ma, Chief Financial Officer, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
| Chief Financial Officer | Darren Ma |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Ramon Sanchez |
| Director of IR | Michael Sheetz |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Trina Patterson |
Major Backers & Investors (FLY)
Notable institutional backers of Firefly Aerospace Inc. include Ae Industrial Partners, LP , Van Eck Associates Corporation, JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ae Industrial Partners, LP | 20.63% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.82% |
| JPMorgan | 1.67% |
| Tema ETF Trust-Tema Space Innovators ETF | 1.65% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.62% |
| Tidal Investments LLC | 1.29% |
| Tema ETFs LLC | 1.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.98% |
| BlackRock | 3.53% |
| State Street | 2.5% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 21:53 UTC.
From Firefly Aerospace Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- As one of the only U.S.-based commercial companies currently equipped to provide reliable access to launch, transit, and operations in space, we are leading the way in end-to-end services for the rapidly expanding defense, space exploration, and commercial space markets.
- Our research and development ("R&D"), iterative testing, and scalable manufacturing processes are vertically integrated and streamlined.
- We have utilized this proprietary technology to develop all of our rocket engines in-house.
- As part of our end-to-end space services, Elytra offers robust on-orbit solutions and responsive defense capabilities when and where customers need them.
Partnerships
- Northrop Grumman: We have an exclusive partnership with Northrop Grumman for the development of Eclipse.
- Supported by a $50 million equity investment from Northrop Grumman, Eclipse builds on our Alpha rocket technology and Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket, with the first partnership of its kind between the best of legacy and new space.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business is subject to various regulatory risks that could adversely affect our operations.
- Our business is subject to federal, state, and international laws regarding data protection, privacy, and information security, as well as confidentiality obligations under various agreements, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could damage our reputation, expose us to litigation risk and materially adversely affect our business and operating results.
- We may become involved in litigation that may materially adversely affect us.
- Our business and operations could be negatively affected by securities litigation or stockholder activism, which could cause us to incur significant expense, hinder execution of business and growth strategy, and impact our stock price.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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