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Mar 31

Spire Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Spire Global reported a net loss in Q1 2025 despite improved operating cash flow and the elimination of all debt post-quarter.

Key Takeaways

Spire Global generated $23.9 million in revenue in Q1 2025 but reported a net loss of $20.7 million, reflecting higher operating expenses including a loss on decommissioned satellites. Despite the loss, the company improved operating cash flow by 5% year-over-year and eliminated all debt in April, ending the quarter with $136 million in liquidity. Spire remains focused on expanding its government contracts and AI-powered weather modeling capabilities.

Revenue for Q1 2025 was $23.9 million, with 57% from the Americas.

Net loss was $20.7 million, or $0.77 per share.

Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities stood at $136 million by end of April.

Free cash flow was negative $17.3 million, slightly higher than Q1 2024.

Total Revenue
$23.9M
Previous year: $25.7M
-7.1%
EPS
-$0.63
Previous year: -$0.53
+18.9%
ARR
$136M
Weighted Avg. Shares
26.79M
Gross Profit
$8.78M
Previous year: $13.1M
-33.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$35.9M
Previous year: $52M
-30.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$17.3M
Previous year: -$15.9M
+8.9%
Total Assets
$209M
Previous year: $268M
-22.1%

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Forward Guidance

Spire expects FY 2025 revenue to range from $85M to $95M and is targeting year-end liquidity above $100M following recent debt elimination.

Positive Outlook

  • Expecting FY25 revenue between $85M and $95M.
  • Q2 revenue projected at $18M to $20M.
  • Post-quarter debt retirement significantly strengthened balance sheet.
  • Free cash flow improved 5% YoY in Q1.
  • Strong government contracts signed, including a CA$72M wildfire monitoring deal.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue declined YoY from $34.8M to $23.9M due to one-time item in prior year.
  • Q1 net loss remained elevated at $20.7M.
  • Operating loss expanded to $25.4M.
  • Free cash flow still negative at $17.3M.
  • Continued high operating expenses, including satellite decommissioning costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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