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Sep 30, 2024

Blacksky Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Blacksky reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year, driven by growth in imagery and software analytical services. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance and is preparing for the launch of its first Gen-3 satellite.

Key Takeaways

BlackSky reported a 6% increase in revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $22.5 million. The company secured new contracts valued up to $780 million year-to-date and is progressing with the launch of its first Gen-3 satellite. They are maintaining full year 2024 revenue guidance of $102 million to $118 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8 million to $16 million.

Revenue increased by 6% year-over-year to $22.5 million.

Imagery and software analytical services revenue grew by 13% year-over-year.

The company secured new awards valued up to $780 million year-to-date.

The first Gen-3 satellite is completing final pre-ship testing.

Total Revenue
$22.5M
Previous year: $21.3M
+6.1%
EPS
-$0.66
Previous year: -$0.96
-31.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$700K
Previous year: -$400K
-275.0%
Gross Profit
$15.9M
Previous year: $14.5M
+9.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$56.2M
Previous year: $32.1M
+74.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$11.4M
Previous year: -$15.8M
-27.9%
Total Assets
$245M
Previous year: $213M
+15.3%

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Forward Guidance

BlackSky 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. The Company maintains its expectations for full year 2024 capital expenditures of between $55 million and $65 million, primarily driven by investments in its Gen-3 satellites.

Positive Outlook

  • Ramping up revenues from recent contract awards
  • Working on sizable new and expansion contracts
  • Full year 2024 revenue outlook between $102 million and $118 million
  • Full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA outlook between $8 million and $16 million
  • Full year 2024 capital expenditures between $55 million and $65 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty surrounding the timing of close and start of revenue recognition
  • Long and unpredictable sales cycles
  • Customer demand may vary
  • Ability to estimate resources for fixed-price contracts
  • Expenses and other operational and liquidity needs

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income