MDA Space Ltd (TSE:MDA)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
C$52.00
▲(8.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/09/26
The score is driven primarily by solid fundamental strength (growth and a healthier balance sheet) but held back by weak recent free-cash-flow conversion and margin compression. Technicals are supportive with the stock trading above major moving averages. Valuation is a clear headwind given the high P/E and no indicated dividend yield, while the latest earnings call was net positive but explicitly highlighted near-term cash flow pressure and elevated CapEx.
Positive Factors
Sustained revenue growth
MDA has expanded revenue substantially over multiple years, reflecting durable demand for satellites, robotics and geointelligence. Multi-year growth demonstrates proven contract wins, repeat customers and scale in manufacturing and services that underpin sustainable top-line momentum.
Negative Factors
Weak free cash flow conversion
Operating cash is positive but free cash flow has deteriorated sharply due to higher CapEx and working capital swings. Persistently weak FCF constrains internal funding for production scale-up and increases reliance on external liquidity across the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sustained revenue growth
MDA has expanded revenue substantially over multiple years, reflecting durable demand for satellites, robotics and geointelligence. Multi-year growth demonstrates proven contract wins, repeat customers and scale in manufacturing and services that underpin sustainable top-line momentum.
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MDA Space Ltd (MDA) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$6.55B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.2
Beta (1Y)0.86
Revenue Growth42.91%
EPS Growth2.84%
CountryCA
Employees3,400
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.83
Shares Outstanding138,659,400
10 Day Avg. Volume813,518
30 Day Avg. Volume1,087,175
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)2.03
P/FCF Ratio14.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$52.24Price Target Upside8.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$1.83B
MDA Space Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
MDA Ltd. designs, manufactures, and services space robotics, satellite systems and components, and intelligence systems in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and internationally. It offers geointelligence solutions that prov...
How the Company Makes Money
MDA primarily makes money by selling space hardware, mission solutions, and related services under customer contracts, with revenue typically recognized as work is performed and products are delivered.
Key revenue streams include:
- Space systems...
MDA Space Ltd Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a dominant set of positive operational and financial developments—strong YoY revenue growth (+32%), margin improvement, multiple contract wins, key technical milestones, and a successful U.S. IPO that strengthened liquidity—while also acknowledging near-term cash flow pressures (negative free cash flow in Q1), elevated CapEx to scale production, a modest sequential revenue decline due to timing, and the typical timing risks around government procurements and pipeline conversions. On balance, the positives (growth, profitability, strategic wins, and a large addressable pipeline) significantly outweigh the near-term liquidity and timing challenges.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line Growth
Q1 revenue of $464M, up $113M or 32% year-over-year, driven by all three business areas and in line with company expectations.
Negative Updates
Negative Free Cash Flow and Reduced Operating Cash
Q1 free cash flow was negative $28M versus positive $205M in Q1 2025. Cash from operations decreased to $61M from $267M the prior year (a decline of ~77%), driven by lower working capital contributions and higher CapEx.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line Growth
Q1 revenue of $464M, up $113M or 32% year-over-year, driven by all three business areas and in line with company expectations.
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Company Guidance
MDA Space reiterated its FY2026 guidance: revenues $1.7–$1.9B (midpoint $1.8B, ~10% YoY at midpoint), adjusted EBITDA $320–$370M (~7% YoY at midpoint) with adjusted EBITDA margin 18–20%, CapEx $225–$275M, and full‑year free cash flow expected neutral to negative. In Q1 the company reported revenues of $464M (+32% YoY), gross profit $115M (24.8% margin, +45% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $91M (19.5% margin, +32% YoY), adjusted net income $51M (+32% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS $0.38 (+27% YoY); by segment Satellite Systems $313M (+41%), Robotics & Space Operations $92M (+18%) and Geointelligence $59M (+15%). Quarter-end backlog was $3.7B (down $300M), cash on hand $544M, IPO proceeds USD 341M, $699M available under the credit facility and total liquidity ≈ $1.2B; Q1 CapEx was $88M (vs $62M prior) with operating cash flow $61M (vs $267M prior) and Q1 free cash flow -$28M (vs +$205M prior). The company cites a $40B opportunity pipeline (including $10B downselected/follow‑on), an addressable satellite market of 20–30% of an expected 40k–50k launches (5% progressed into active pursuits → ~$30B of cumulative Satellite Systems opportunities over five years), a Robotics pipeline >$3B, a Geointelligence pipeline >$7B, and CHORUS activity (launch window late 2026, 9 contracts and 32 letters of interest).MDA Space Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.75B | 1.63B | 1.08B | 807.60M | 641.20M | 476.90M |
| Gross Profit | 366.40M | 325.10M | 325.50M | 275.60M | 252.10M | 191.30M |
| EBITDA | 291.70M | 254.00M | 162.80M | 154.00M | 128.90M | 75.70M |
| Net Income | 105.20M | 108.50M | 79.40M | 48.80M | 26.30M | 2.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.80B | 3.36B | 2.60B | 2.16B | 1.75B | 1.53B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 544.00M | 152.00M | 166.70M | 22.50M | 39.30M | 83.60M |
| Total Debt | 380.70M | 411.10M | 136.80M | 525.00M | 251.90M | 160.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.95B | 2.00B | 1.42B | 1.10B | 750.20M | 572.90M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.85B | 1.35B | 1.18B | 1.06B | 1.00B | 961.70M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.30M | 232.20M | 677.40M | -134.50M | -80.80M | 19.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 201.40M | 407.50M | 815.60M | 13.50M | 57.00M | 72.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -632.20M | -614.60M | -229.90M | -217.60M | -180.10M | -98.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 601.40M | 196.30M | -436.10M | 187.40M | 78.80M | 30.60M |
MDA Space Ltd Technical Analysis
Positive
48.15
Price Trends
40.25
Positive
34.85
Positive
35.48
Positive
Market Momentum
1.93
Negative
66.52
Neutral
90.25
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:MDA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 48.15 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 40.93, above the 50-day MA of 40.25, and above the 200-day MA of 35.48, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.93 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 66.52 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 90.25 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:MDA.
MDA Space Ltd Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | C$1.54B | 24.98 | 4.83% | 0.93% | 10.86% | 11.21% | |
71 Outperform | C$6.55B | 38.21 | 8.38% | ― | 42.91% | 2.84% | |
71 Outperform | C$525.62M | 38.96 | 14.24% | ― | 15.55% | -0.75% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
47 Neutral | C$7.68M | -1.62 | 77.69% | ― | -52.99% | 26.67% | |
46 Neutral | C$275.18M | -7.23 | -48.00% | ― | 17.83% | 59.84% | |
46 Neutral | C$10.95M | -1.05 | -132.31% | ― | 136.98% | 93.38% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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MDA Space Ltd Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
MDA Space Raises US$300 Million in NYSE Debut to Fuel Global Growth
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
MDA Space Ltd. has completed its initial public offering in the United States, issuing 9,836,065 common shares at US$30.50 per share for gross proceeds of about US$300 million and listing its stock on the New York Stock Exchange alongside its exis...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
MDA Space Raises US$300 Million in U.S. IPO and Secures NYSE Listing
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
MDA Space Ltd., a Canadian aerospace and defence technology company focused on robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence, has established itself as a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastr...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
MDA Space Posts Record 2025 Results and Expands Defence and Satellite Growth Platform
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
MDA Space reported a record fiscal 2025 with revenues rising 51.2% year over year to $1.63 billion and adjusted EBITDA climbing 49.2% to $323.9 million, supported largely by strong growth in its Satellite Systems business. The company ended the ye...
Executive/Board Changes
MDA Space Director Alison Alfers Resigns; Board Launches Search for Successor
Negative
Mar 2, 2026
MDA Space Ltd. announced that board member Alison Alfers has resigned from the Board of Directors, effective March 3, 2026, due to unexpected family circumstances. Alfers, who joined the board in 2022, is credited with helping the company navigate...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
MDA Space launches 49North defence subsidiary, names Joe Armstrong president
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
MDA Space has created 49North, a wholly owned Canadian defence subsidiary headquartered in Ottawa to deliver secure, multi-domain C4ISR and mission-critical capabilities for national defence needs beyond the space domain. The unit is designed to c...
Financial Disclosures
MDA Space Sets March 4 Call for Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
Neutral
Feb 10, 2026
MDA Space Ltd. will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results before markets open on March 4, 2026, and management will discuss the performance on a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET that same day. The company will ...
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