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BlackSky Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $33.3 million, a 50% year-over-year increase, driven by Gen-3 satellite adoption, record space-based intelligence and AI services, and strong execution in Mission Solutions and Advanced Technology Programs.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $4.7 million, up $7.5 million year-over-year, reflecting high-margin Gen-3 recurring revenue and improved operational performance.

  • Net loss for Q2 2026 improved to $20.8 million from $41.2 million in Q2 2025, with basic and diluted net loss per share at $0.54, improved from $1.27.

  • International revenue grew 200% year-over-year, with international customers accounting for 60% of first-half revenue and multi-year contracts comprising over 80% of funded backlog.

  • Cash balance as of June 30, 2026, was $244.1 million, up 157% year-over-year, with total liquidity exceeding $325 million after a $150 million capital raise.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue: $33.3 million, up 50% year-over-year and 60% sequentially from Q1; space-based intelligence & AI services revenue: $24.5–$25 million, up 50% sequentially.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $4.7 million, a $7.5 million improvement over the prior year, with a 14.2% margin.

  • Cash operating expenses remained flat at $20.0 million, with cash operating expense as a percentage of revenue dropping to 60% from 87% a year ago.

  • Net loss per share improved to $(0.54) in Q2 2026 from $(1.27) in Q2 2025.

  • Capital expenditures for Q2 were $15–$15.4 million, with year-to-date CapEx at $31 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue between $130 million and $150 million, adjusted EBITDA between $12 million and $24 million, and CapEx between $50 million and $60 million.

  • Management expects cash and investments to be sufficient for foreseeable working capital and capital expenditure needs.

  • Ongoing investments planned in Gen-3 satellite expansion and BlackSky Spectra software platform.

  • Anticipates continued growth in international defense and government demand for space-based intelligence.

Gen-3 sovereign satellite delivery pipeline
AROS program impact on TAM and capacity gaps
Gen-3 pilot conversion to multi-year contracts
Mission solutions cost as % of revenue
Cash operating expenses year-over-year trend
ATM program impact on Q2 share count
Inventory strategy for the 20-satellite pipeline
AROS government-owned commercially operated model
Automation of non-Earth imaging insights
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