Redwire Corp(RDW)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDW

09/23/2026: RDW (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Redwire Corp is an aerospace company focused on providing critical hardware and in-space manufacturing solutions for the global space economy. The company's strengths lie in its flight-proven product portfolio, such as the ROSA solar array, and its established relationships with government and commercial customers. While Redwire faces competition from large, entrenched aerospace incumbents and risks associated with scaling a growth-stage business, its involvement in orbital infrastructure represents a significant long-term opportunity. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the maturing space sector. Investors should monitor the company's path toward consistent profitability and the performance of new in-space manufacturing contracts.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in the high-growth space infrastructure sector with significant long-term potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on positive technical trends and favorable market sentiment toward space stocks.
Value investorWeak fitRedwire is a growth-oriented company currently prioritizing scaling over profitability, making it unsuitable for traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses on reinvesting cash flow into growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's position in the emerging and volatile space sector carries inherent high risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a smaller, growth-stage company in a nascent industry, the stock is subject to significant market swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations in the space sector are often driven by future growth assumptions that may not materialize.
Competition risk (aerospace incumbents)Medium / highLarge incumbents with deep resources may compete directly for government and commercial contracts.
Business qualityMediumThe company is still maturing its operational footprint and seeking consistent profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current income generation for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highIntegrating diverse acquired businesses and successfully delivering on high-tech space missions is complex.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 147.78%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RDW receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RDW has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+10.3%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-98.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -56.9%), soft profitability (net margin -67.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RDW's financial health is supported by soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 6.7%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RDW's strongest growth driver at +10.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-98.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-703.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.4% and approximately 98.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.32% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Mirae Asset Global Investments (Korea) Co Ltd 4.76%
BlackRock Inc 4.44%
State Street Corp 2.78%
Bank of America Corp 2.74%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.25%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RDW generates approximately $52 of gross profit, $-685 of operating income, and $-569 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 9.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RDW has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.94B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.69
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.69
Volume (30-day avg) 12.8M shares
Beta 3.09
52 Weeks Range 4.87 - 26.64
Updated Date 09/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.87 - 26.64
Updated Date 09/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Space Infrastructure ProductsSolar arrays, antennas, and structural components for spacecraft.Revenue is earned by selling mission-critical hardware to satellite and spacecraft operators.
Microgravity Research & ServicesLeasing space on orbital platforms and manufacturing specialized materials.This is a future-oriented segment aiming to monetize research and manufacturing conducted in space.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2.43B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.9
Enterprise Value 2.43B
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.9
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.12
Shares Outstanding 249.99M
Shares Floating 246.18M
Shares Outstanding 249.99M
Shares Floating 246.18M
Percent Insiders 1.32
Percent Institutions 69.4

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Redwire Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Jacksonville, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-09-02
President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Peter Anthony Cannito Jr.
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 1410
Full time employees 1410

Redwire Corporation provides critical space solutions and space infrastructure for government and commercial customers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments Space and Defense Tech. The company offers sensors and avionics systems, including star trackers and sun sensors, which are critical for accurate navigation and control of spacecraft; camera systems; infrared, space situational awareness, and position timing and navigation payloads; It also provides software suite that enables digital engineering and generation of high-fidelity, interactive modeling and simulations of individual components, entire spacecraft, and full constellations in a cloud-based environment. In addition, the company offers microgravity payloads, radio frequency systems, antennas, spacecraft platforms and missions, and in-space manufacturing and biotech facilities, as well as field-proven uncrewed airborne system (UAS) technology. Further, it provides combat-proven autonomous systems, optical sensors, advanced optics, resilient energy solutions, and radio frequency payloads, as well as provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for customers including the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies and allied governments across multiple domains. Redwire Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.