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CEDAR PARK, Texas, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading space and defense technology company, today announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after market close. Firefly will hold a conference call the same day at 4:00 p.m.

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Firefly Aerospace trades near all-time lows with strong prospects in the rapidly expanding space sector. The space company boasts a $1.3 billion backlog and a 2026 revenue forecast of $420–$450 million, with major NASA Moon Base contracts secured. Firefly recently completed a secondary offering with selling stockholder activity contributing to the more than 50% decline in the stock.

Firefly Aerospace (private) offers a high-risk, high-reward long-duration growth profile, now rated a speculative Buy after a sharp valuation reset. Revenue growth is robust, with government contracts anchoring the pipeline, but persistent cash burn and heavy dilution remain critical concerns. Valuation is demanding, requiring flawless execution: rapid revenue scaling, gross margin expansion, and clear operating…

Firefly Aerospace is expanding into an end-to-end space transportation provider, targeting LEO to cislunar missions with launchers, landers, and transfer vehicles. I raise my price target to $51.68, reflecting high-growth prospects, and believe FLY is undervalued; the stock remains a buy despite near-term losses. FLY's contract momentum is robust, but margin growth hinges on ramping production cadence and…