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Sidus Space Inc(SIDU)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.15
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SIDU

11/09/2026: SIDU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sidus Space is an aerospace and defense company focused on satellite manufacturing and 'Space-as-a-Service' solutions, including its LizzieSat platform. Its main business strength lies in its vertical integration, which allows for agile production and mission support. The primary growth opportunity involves scaling its satellite constellation to provide data services for commercial and government customers. However, investors face significant risks, including negative cash flows, execution challenges in the harsh space environment, and intense competition from larger aerospace players. The stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors looking for long-term growth exposure to the commercial space sector, with careful monitoring of launch outcomes and contract wins required.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the high-growth space sector, but execution risk remains very high.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can exhibit high volatility, which may appeal to momentum strategies during positive news cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks current profitability and established earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitSidus Space does not pay dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh inherent business and market risk makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock frequently experiences large price swings due to its small market cap and speculative nature.
Valuation riskHighHigh uncertainty regarding future earnings makes traditional valuation metrics difficult to apply.
Competition risk (Space infrastructure)HighThe firm faces pressure from well-funded incumbents and aggressive startups in the satellite space.
Business qualityMediumThe company is still proving the viability of its business model and scalability of its technology.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income from this holding.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on the reliable performance of hardware in the harsh, unpredictable environment of space.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -59.22%
Avg. Invested days 9
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SIDU 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

★★★★★
SIDU has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-68.2%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -778.0%), negative revenue growth (-27.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SIDU's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 54.0%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SIDU's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -13.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-27.6%, negative) and earnings growth (-68.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 31.6% (moderate) and 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.93%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.56%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.01%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.99%
Citadel Advisors Llc 1.73%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SIDU generates approximately $-1,682 of gross profit, $-8,277 of operating income, and $-7,780 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SIDU has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 100.24M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares
Beta -0.73
52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 6.79
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 6.79
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Hardware ManufacturingCustom structural components, flight hardware, and satellite bus manufacturing.Revenue comes from selling physical space-rated equipment to other aerospace companies.
Space-as-a-ServiceLizzieSat platform missions, launch integration, and in-orbit payload management.Revenue is earned by facilitating missions and providing data from space to paying customers.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -64.89M
Price to Sales(TTM) 35.46
Enterprise Value -64.89M
Price to Sales(TTM) 35.46
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.23
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.25
Shares Outstanding 101.13M
Shares Floating 101.03M
Shares Outstanding 101.13M
Shares Floating 101.03M
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 31.62

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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🛡️ Financial Safety

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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