Firefly Aerospace Inc. Common Stock FLY

Firefly Aerospace Inc is a space and defense technology company with an established track record of success providing comprehensive mission solutions to national security, government, and commercial customers. The company develops and provides space and defense technologies, including launch vehicles and spacecraft systems, supporting launch, transit, and in-orbit operations for government, commercial, and national security customers. It has only one operating segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Spacecraft Solutions.

• The Motley Fool 29 sept

  AST SpaceMobile vs. Firefly Aerospace: Which Space Infrastructure Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

  The article compares two space infrastructure companies: AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular network for direct smartphone connectivity, and Firefly Aerospace, which provides launch vehicles and lunar landers. While AST SpaceMobile has higher growth potential with major carrier partnerships, it trades at a significantly higher valuation (269x forward P/E) with untested technology and substantial losses. Firefly Aerospace, valued more conservatively at 21.9x forward P/E, has demonstrated success with its lunar landing and government contracts. The author recommends Firefly as the better buy in 2026 due to more reasonable valuation metrics.

  

• The Motley Fool 22 sept

  Firefly Aerospace vs. SpaceX: Which Space Stock Can Put Your Portfolio Into Orbit in 2026?

  The article compares Firefly Aerospace and SpaceX as investment opportunities in 2026. Firefly offers a cheaper valuation with a $1.4B backlog and government contracts, while SpaceX dominates with its Starlink constellation and reusable rockets. Despite SpaceX's massive scale and IPO success, the author favors Firefly's more focused business model and lower price-to-sales ratio for long-term investors.

  

• GlobeNewswire Inc. 22 sept

  Firefly Aerospace Completes New Cleanroom to Accelerate Spacecraft Production

  Firefly Aerospace completed a new cleanroom facility in Cedar Park, Texas, four times larger than its existing facility, enabling simultaneous assembly of up to 12 lunar landers and orbital vehicles. The expansion, funded by a Texas Space Commission grant, supports Firefly's growing manifest of six lunar missions and two Defense Innovation Unit contracts for space domain awareness and deorbit services.

  

• The Motley Fool 27 ago

  AST SpaceMobile vs. Firefly Aerospace: Which Outer Space Upstart Is a Better Buy in 2026?

  The article compares two space economy companies with different business models. AST SpaceMobile is building a satellite-based cellular broadband network with major carrier partnerships, while Firefly Aerospace provides launch services and lunar landers for government and commercial customers. Both are unprofitable but show strong revenue growth. The author recommends Firefly Aerospace as the better buy due to its lower valuation (P/S ratio of 12.9x vs 149x), successful lunar landing achievement, and NASA partnership, despite both companies carrying significant execution risks.

  

• The Motley Fool 27 ago

  Archer Aviation vs. Firefly Aerospace: Which Aerospace Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

  The article compares two aerospace companies: Archer Aviation, which develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility, and Firefly Aerospace, which provides space launch services and lunar landers. Firefly is recommended as the better investment due to its lower valuation multiple (12.9x P/S vs. 626x), proven track record with a successful lunar landing, $1.4B in secured contracts, and 163% revenue growth. Archer faces higher risks from FAA certification delays and unproven commercialization, despite strategic partnerships with United Airlines.