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York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS)
NYSE:YSS
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York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Mar 25, 2027
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
-0.26
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 14, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated clear growth momentum: revenue and backlog expansion, strong liquidity, a sizable commercial contract, multiple selective IDIQ awards, and strategic acquisitions to improve vertical integration and expand into adjacent markets. These positives are balanced by near-term margin compression (driven by EAC adjustments and a one-time depreciation), a swing to negative adjusted EBITDA, higher SG&A/R&D from public-company and M&A activities, and supply-chain timing that shifts some revenue into H2. Management maintained full-year guidance and highlighted investments (inventory build, production scaling, and M&A) intended to accelerate future revenue and delivery cadence. On balance, the strategic wins and financial flexibility outweigh short-term profitability and timing headwinds.
Company Guidance
York reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $545–$595 million (midpoint $570M, up ~48% YoY at the midpoint) and said ~70% of that guide is already in backlog — backlog was $642.3M (up 18% from $542.6M at 12/31/25) — while noting some Q2 revenue will shift into H2 due to a handful of supplier delays (Q2 could be roughly flat YoY). Management is building inventory (first 20 platforms plus ~11 available) to cut time‑to‑orbit by up to 75% and expects the $187M commercial constellation win to drive significant 2027 revenue (under $30M in 2026). Q1 results supporting the outlook: revenue $116.3M (up $10.1M, +9% YoY), gross margin 19% ($22.2M vs $24.6M a year ago), contribution margin 34% ($40.1M vs $35.3M), adjusted EBITDA -$3.6M (vs $5.5M prior year), cash $655.7M, revolver availability $150M (total liquidity $805.7M), loss per share $1.51 (≈$1.07 of which related to two non‑recurring IPO charges), and Q1 CapEx $2.1M.
Revenue Growth
Q1 revenue of $116.3M, up $10.1M or 9% year-over-year; quarter ahead of expectations.
Backlog Expansion
Backlog increased 18% to $642.3M from $542.6M (Dec 31, 2025), driven in part by a $187M commercial contract for a 20+ satellite constellation.
Strong Liquidity Position
Cash and cash equivalents of $655.7M plus $150M availability on revolving facility, total liquidity of $805.7M.
Strategic Commercial Win
Finalized a $187M commercial contract in February for a 20+ satellite constellation (material revenue contribution expected in 2027).
Government Awards and IDIQs
Won multiple IDIQ awards supporting next-generation national security space architectures and secured an extension to NASA's PEX contract through 2027; expect near-term task orders.
Acquisitions to Strengthen Capabilities & Supply Chain
Completed acquisition of Orbion (March 2026) to enhance propulsion vertical integration and signed definitive agreement for ALL.SPACE (April 2026) to add jam-resistant multi-band tactical terminals (ALL.SPACE expected to close in Q3 subject to approvals).
Contribution Margin Improvement
Contribution margin increased 1 percentage point to 34%; contribution margin dollars rose to $40.1M from $35.3M (≈13.6% increase) driven by higher-margin newer programs and revenue growth.
Inventory & Production Scaling
Initiated build-out of first 20 satellite platforms (plus ~11 existing), targeting up to 75% reduction in time-to-orbit; company working toward higher production capacity with goal to significantly scale annual throughput.
Full-Year Revenue Guidance and Growth Outlook
Maintained 2026 revenue guidance of $545M–$595M (midpoint $570M), implying ~48% year-over-year growth at the midpoint; management expects H2 awards and task orders to support the outlook.

York Space Systems, Inc. (YSS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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YSS Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Mar 25, 2027
2026 (Q4)
- / -
-0.26
May 14, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.11 / -0.99
Mar 19, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.19 / -0.23
-0.214-9.81% (-0.02)
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YSS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 14, 2026
$28.94$24.02-17.00%
Mar 19, 2026
$17.68$21.07+19.17%
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