BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 19, 2026

Research Idea

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Space/data name with accelerating commercial traction: commissioning of the 4th Gen-3 satellite (commercially available), multiple new seven- and eight-figure contracts including a $99M NGA IDIQ, 32% backlog growth to $345M, and positive Q4 adjusted EBITDA (~$8.8M) have turned the stock into a high-volatility upside candidate, with a ~14% 21-day ROC and price above its 21-day SMA offering evidence of near-term momentum.

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Idea window: 4/2/2026 – 4/9/2026Sector: Technology

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$19.86
Market Cap
$856.08M
1D Return
-5.07%
YTD Return
+5.92%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
-11.5
P/B
3.8
P/S
7.9
EV/EBITDA
-51.8
Div Yield
—

Fundamental Analysis

4.0

Key Financial Insights: • Stronger Liquidity • Ongoing Cash Burn • Equity Dilution BKSY's balance sheet has strengthened through equity financing, but ongoing losses, negative cash flow, dilution, and a premium valuation keep the risk profile elevated.

LiquidityImproved
ProfitabilityRisk

Price Behavior

4.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Weak rebound • Key breakout Support Level: $20.50–$20.80 Resistance Level: $22.80 BKSY remains bearish over the last month, with $20.50–$20.80 support and a sustained break above $22.80 needed to confirm recovery.

Bearish
Watchlist

Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Gen-3 milestone • AI contract • CEO share sale BlackSky's Gen-3 satellite progress and exclusive AI-in-space contract strengthen growth potential, though CEO share sales warrant monitoring.

SpaceGrowth
InsiderSales
AI

AI Summary

5.0
Neutral

BlackSky's Gen-3 and AI-intelligence strategy could shift it toward higher-margin recurring decision-support revenue, but investors should wait for contract monetization and improving free cash flow before underwriting the premium valuation given persistent losses, debt, and dilution risk.

Gen3Growth
CashBurn
Execution
AI summary updated 23 days ago

Description

BlackSky Technology Inc. develops and operates satellite and ground mission systems and supplies geospatial imagery, analytics and related data services to government and commercial customers worldwide. The company ingests observations from its own satellite constellation alongside space-based, terrestrial and IoT sensors to deliver products for defense and intelligence, industrial and commercial planning, and disaster and environmental monitoring. BlackSky was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Apr 2Apr 9BKSYBlackSky Technology Inc.
Space/data name with accelerating commercial traction: commissioning of the 4th Gen-3 satellite (commercially available), multiple new seven- and eight-figure contracts including a $99M NGA IDIQ, 32% backlog growth to $345M, and positive Q4 adjusted EBITDA (~$8.8M) have turned the stock into a high-volatility upside candidate, with a ~14% 21-day ROC and price above its 21-day SMA offering evidence of near-term momentum.
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