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Jun 30, 2024

Blacksky Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Blacksky reported a strong Q2 2024, marked by a 29% increase in total revenue year-over-year and significant operating leverage, leading to improved margin performance.

Key Takeaways

BlackSky's Q2 2024 total revenue increased by 29% year-over-year to $24.9 million. The company won $40 million in new contracts and renewal agreements. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $2.1 million, compared to a loss of $5.8 million in the same quarter last year. The company maintains its outlook for full year 2024 revenue of between $102 million and $118 million, and full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of between $8 million and $16 million.

Total revenue increased by 29% year-over-year, reaching $24.9 million.

Imagery & software analytical services revenue grew 14% over the prior year quarter.

The company secured $40 million in new contracts and renewal agreements.

Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly to $2.1 million from a loss of $5.8 million in the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$24.9M
Previous year: $19.3M
+29.0%
EPS
-$0.48
Previous year: -$1.92
-75.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$2.1M
Previous year: -$5.8M
-136.2%
Gross Profit
$6.78M
Previous year: $10.8M
-37.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$25.6M
Previous year: $41.1M
-37.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$14.7M
Total Assets
$224M
Previous year: $228M
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company maintains its outlook for full year 2024 revenue of between $102 million and $118 million, and full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of between $8 million and $16 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2024 revenue outlook maintained between $102 million and $118 million.
  • Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA outlook maintained between $8 million and $16 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year 2024 capital expenditures expected to be between $55 million and $65 million, primarily driven by investments in Gen-3 satellites.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income