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Dec 31, 2024
Virgin Galactic Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Virgin Galactic reported a decrease in revenue and net loss, driven by lower operating expenses, as it paused commercial spaceflights to focus on Delta Class SpaceShips production.
Key Takeaways
Virgin Galactic announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a revenue of $0.4 million and a net loss of $76 million. The decrease in revenue was attributed to the pause in commercial spaceflights, while the improved net loss was primarily due to lower operating expenses. The company is focusing on the production of its new Delta Class SpaceShips, with the first spaceflight planned for summer 2026.
Revenue for Q4 2024 was $0.4 million, a decrease from $2.8 million in Q4 2023, due to the pause in commercial spaceflights.
Net loss improved to $76 million in Q4 2024, compared to $104 million in Q4 2023, primarily driven by lower operating expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA was $(63) million in Q4 2024, an improvement from $(84) million in Q4 2023.
The company's cash position remained strong at $657 million as of December 31, 2024, and assembly of the first Delta SpaceShip is set to begin in March 2025.
Forward Guidance
Virgin Galactic expects its free cash flow for the first quarter of 2025 to be in the range of $(115) million to $(125) million.
Positive Outlook
- First spaceflight with new Delta SpaceShip carrying research payloads planned for summer 2026.
- Private astronaut spaceflights planned for fall 2026.
- Assembly of first Delta SpaceShip begins in March 2025.
- Production schedule for Delta Class SpaceShips remains on track for commercial service in 2026.
- Contract executed with Redwire for the design and production of next-generation SpaceShip research payload lockers.
Challenges Ahead
- Free cash flow for Q1 2025 is expected to be negative, ranging from $(115) million to $(125) million.
- Substantial uncertainty surrounds forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially.
- Potential delays in future commercial flights of the spaceflight fleet.
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