Blacksky Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
BlackSky reported a 28% increase in revenue compared to the prior year period, driven by a 51% growth in imagery and software analytical services revenue. The company won over $35 million in new contracts and renewal agreements since the start of Q2, bringing year-to-date bookings to over $200 million. BlackSky is widening its 2023 revenue outlook to between $84 million and $96 million and remains on track to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 of this year.
Revenue increased by 28% compared to the prior year period.
Imagery and software analytical services revenue grew by 51% over the prior year quarter.
Won over $35 million in new contracts and renewal agreements since the start of Q2.
Remains on track to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 of this year.
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Forward Guidance
BlackSky remains on track to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 of this year. The Company continues to close a significant number of new contracts, further building a strong book of business. BlackSky is actively working with several major customers on a number of sizable contracts and given the variability on timing, the Company is widening the range of its 2023 revenue outlook to between $84 million and $96 million. Expectations for full year 2023 capital expenditures remain between $40 million and $45 million.
Positive Outlook
- Remains on track to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 of this year.
- Continued revenue growth
- High incremental margins from imagery and analytic services
- Continued responsible cost management.
- Closing a significant number of new contracts
Challenges Ahead
- Variability on timing
- Widening the range of its 2023 revenue outlook to between $84 million and $96 million.
- Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $33.4 million
- Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $30.7 million
- As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled $59.5 million.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income