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Dec 31, 2021

Blacksky Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Blacksky reported Q4 2021 earnings with a revenue increase and strategic advancements.

Key Takeaways

BlackSky reported a 79% increase in revenue for Q4 2021, reaching $11.5 million, driven by increased customer demand and new contracts. The company launched six satellites, expanded its customer base, and improved its platform capabilities. However, the operating loss was $31.9 million, and the adjusted EBITDA loss was $14.4 million.

Revenue increased by 79% year-over-year, reaching $11.5 million.

Operating loss was $31.9 million, including pre-merger stock-based compensation and public company transaction costs.

Adjusted EBITDA loss was $14.4 million.

Cash balance at the end of December 2021 was $168.1 million.

Total Revenue
$11.5M
Previous year: $6.41M
+79.3%
EPS
-$7.36
Previous year: -$2.48
+196.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
-$14.4M
Previous year: -$5.11M
+181.9%
Gross Profit
$1.31M
Cash and Equivalents
$168M
Previous year: $5.1M
+3197.4%
Total Assets
$306M
Previous year: $120M
+155.0%

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Forward Guidance

BlackSky anticipates increased customer demand and expects full year 2022 revenue to be between $58 million and $62 million. The company plans to launch an additional four satellites and expects capital expenditures to be between $52 million and $56 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2022 revenue to be between $58 million and $62 million, a 76% increase over 2021 at the mid-point of this range.
  • Launching an additional four satellites in the first half of 2022, bringing the total to 14 operating satellites.
  • Capacity from the 14-satellite constellation will be more than sufficient to support increased customer demand.
  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2022 to be between $52 million and $56 million, a decrease compared to 2021 spend.
  • Cash position will remain strong with sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income