York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) Stock Price & Analysis
York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) closed at USD 6.99 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 6.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.59; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 6.57–7.19 on volume of 1,424,303 shares. Market capitalization is $960.13M, with a 52-week range of USD 5.52–44.54 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
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Key facts (YSS)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 4 Form 4 filings, $18.4M; 4 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($18.4M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 13.79 (range 8–18).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -79.2% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -79.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD -0.23, revenue estimate $90.0M.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (YSS)
0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06…2026-08-07 | Blackrock Portfolio Management Llc | 401,674 | $4.5M | 2.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) | |
| 2026-08-04…2026-08-05 | Blackrock Portfolio Management Llc | 661,999 | $10.0M | 3.8% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) | |
| 2026-07-31…2026-08-03 | Blackrock Portfolio Management Llc | 49,328 | $745K | 0.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) | |
| 2026-07-29…2026-07-30 | Blackrock Portfolio Management Llc | 204,213 | $3.1M | 1.1% | No | 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 (YSS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.57 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 13.79 (low 8, high 18).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $9 → $8 |
| 2026-10-15 | Piper Sandler | Initiated | Neutral | $9 |
| 2026-10-09 | Barclays | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $11 |
| 2026-09-15 | Guggenheim | Initiated | Neutral | |
| 2026-09-10 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $33 → $13 |
| 2026-08-31 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $35 → $17 |
| 2026-08-20 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $26 → $14 |
| 2026-08-18 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Buy | $32 → $15 |
| 2026-08-18 | Canaccord Genuity | Downgrade | Buy → Hold | $36 → $13.5 |
| 2026-08-17 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $38 → $17 |
| 2026-08-14 | Needham | Target lowered | Buy | $33 → $18 |
| 2026-07-29 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Outperform → Market Perform |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (YSS)
| 1Y (from 2026-01-29) | 5Y (from 2026-01-26) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -79.2% | -79.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 113.7% | 102.5% |
| Max drawdown | -87.2% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) | -84.4% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) |
YSS earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.06 | −$0.12 | Beat +50.0% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.68 | −$0.11 | Miss −518.2% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.25 | −$0.18 | Miss −38.9% | — |
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).
YSS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.23 | $0.00 | −$0.23 | $90.0M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.21 | $0.10 | −$0.30 | $94.5M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.58 | $-0.56 | −$1.02 | $393.4M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-0.37 | $0.53 | −$0.90 | $495.7M | 3 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.59 |
| Open | USD 6.57 |
| Day Range | USD 6.57 – 7.19 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.52 – 44.54 |
| Volume | 1,424,303 shares |
| Market Cap | $960.13M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (YSS)
Nexqual's technical model rates YSS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.94 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 8.01) |
| MACD | -0.61 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (YSS)
Wall Street analysts rate YSS "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 13.79 (range USD 8–18), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 13.79 |
| High Target | USD 18 |
| Low Target | USD 8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 9 / 0 |
Earnings (YSS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $90.03M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.06 vs est -0.12 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.68 vs est -0.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.25 vs est -0.18 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (YSS)
| Total Revenue | $405.00M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.40% |
| Gross Margin | +21.15% |
| Operating Margin | -38.15% |
| Profit Margin | -50.06% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.1 |
| Current Ratio | 5.34 |
| Total Cash | $534.00M |
| Total Debt | $177.32M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$291.16M (-73.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
Financial Health Score (YSS)
Nexqual rates York Space Systems, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating -45% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $534M cash and investments vs $147M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$291M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -11%, ROA -9.2% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (YSS)
| Insider Ownership | +9.13% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +48.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 137.36M |
| Float | 56.63M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
Leadership (YSS)
York Space Systems, Inc. is led by Dirk Wallinger, Founder, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
| Founder, CEO, President & Director | Dirk Wallinger |
|---|---|
| Interim CFO & Chief Accounting Officer | Brian D. Frantz |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Christopher Evenden |
Major Backers & Investors (YSS)
Notable institutional backers of York Space Systems, Inc. include Ae Industrial Partners, LP , Tema ETF Trust-Tema Space Innovators ETF, Hood River Capital Management LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ae Industrial Partners, LP | 8.54% |
| Tema ETF Trust-Tema Space Innovators ETF | 1.62% |
| Hood River Capital Management LLC | 1.43% |
| Tidal Investments LLC | 1.34% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 1.26% |
| Voya Investment Management LLC | 1.18% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.99% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 1.99% |
| State Street | 1.04% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.
From York Space Systems, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Vertically integrated, cost-effective, rapid manufacturing model delivering value at scale with a comprehensive IP set and proprietary software York's vertical integration, spanning spacecraft platforms, avionics, power and data handling, automated test, and integrated flight and ground software, drives a repeatable production system with learning-curve cost reductions.
- We plan to expand our current product range through a deliberate mix of organic and inorganic growth that targets high-margin, scalable services closely aligned with our integrated platform.
- York is the first and only company to demonstrate Link-16 (a real-time, military tactical data link network used by the U.S. government and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO") connectivity from space, highlighting our unique and innovative capabilities.
- York provides customers a vertically integrated, full technology stack of solutions including design, production, integration, and operation of spacecraft with turnkey offerings to manage spacecraft and constellations throughout their entire mission lifecycle.
Partnerships
- The goal of this shift in our mix of revenue, along with disciplined supply-chain management and target-cost design, is to support sustained growth and improve return on invested capital, while prudent backlog risk-weighting preserves forecast quality.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business is subject to various regulatory risks that could adversely affect our operations.
- We may become involved in litigation that may materially adversely affect us.
- Our business is subject to a wide variety of extensive and evolving government laws and regulations. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.
- Our business and operations could be negatively affected if we become subject to any 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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