The chart below shows how SPCE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SPCE sees a -4.37% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.67% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.96%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Highlights: Revenue for the quarter was $402,000 driven by future astronaut membership ship fees.
Operating Expense Reduction: Total operating expenses were $82 million, compared to $116 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by lower R&D and SG&A expenses.
Increased Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures for the quarter were $39 million, compared to $13 million in the prior year period as we ramped up investment in property, plant, and equipment related to development of our Delta Class fleet.
Strong Balance Sheet: Our balance sheet remains strong with $744 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
Revenue and EBITDA Growth: We expect to double our revenue, while quadrupling EBITDA by leveraging our fixed cost base at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Negative
Operating Expenses Reduction: Total operating expenses were $82 million, compared to $116 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by lower R&D and SG&A expenses.
Negative Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow was negative $118 million in the third quarter, compared to negative $105 million in the same period last year.
Increased Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures for the quarter were $39 million, compared to $13 million in the prior year period as we ramped up investment in property, plant, and equipment related to development of our Delta Class fleet.
Negative Free Cash Flow Forecast: Forecasted free cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be in the range of negative $115 million to $125 million.
Projected Spending Increase: We project an uptick in spending in Q1 2025 as we reach the peak of payments for tools and parts.
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