Revenue Beat and Strong Top-Line Guidance
Q1 GAAP revenue was $15.8M, which came in above the high end of guidance. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at $75M–$85M (over 50% YoY growth ex-maritime at the midpoint).
Core Revenue Growth
Core revenue ex-Maritime grew 13% year-over-year (Maritime revenue in Q1 was $1.9M and excluded from core growth).
Improving Gross Margin Profile
Non-GAAP gross margin was 44% in Q1, an improvement of 5 percentage points versus the prior-year quarter, with a long-term gross margin target of 60%–70%.
RF Geolocation (RFGL) Commercial Momentum and Technical Progress
Deployed 19 satellites across 2 launches, expanding RFGL collection capacity by 6 new satellite pairings; demonstrated single-satellite geolocation for S-band and X-band; secured 5 new U.S. RFGL orders and 3 new international RFGL customers—RFGL is converting from milestone to revenue.
Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) First Light and Early Sales
HyMS achieved first light with the demonstrator, is delivering on-orbit data that meets/exceeds technical targets, and Spire is already delivering/receiving payment for microwave sounder data; HyMS data is being integrated into NOAA and allied agency discussions.
AI Weather Model Outperformance
AI-S2S model outperformed the leading global subseasonal weather benchmark by 14.2% in the critical 3–6 week range using standard skill score methodology, providing differentiated value for energy trading and hedging workflows.
High Contracted Revenue Visibility
Approximately 76% of 2026 revenue guidance is under contract today, with additional visibility from sole-source procurements and an active bidding pipeline (more than $150M of 2026 NOAA opportunities in-flight).
Operational Moats: Launch Reservations and Transatlantic Manufacturing
Spire has launched >240 satellites across >40 campaigns, reserved launch capacity through 2028, and operates scaled manufacturing across the U.S., Europe and the U.K. (total manufacturing capacity cited across sites at ~300–400 satellites), enabling sovereign-ready offerings and faster deployment than many peers.
Strengthened Cash Position and Debt-Free Balance Sheet
Exited Q1 with ~ $50M in cash and marketable securities and closed a private placement on April 10 adding $65.5M net proceeds, substantially increasing runway; company remains debt-free and expects cash to fund through adjusted EBITDA breakeven and beyond.