RDW
REDWIRE (RDW)
NYSE
$12.03+$0.010 (+0.08%)
Price as of Aug 21, 2026 7:59 PM EDT
  • $3.0B
    Market Cap
  • 32.09%
    1-Year Change
  • Aerospace & Defense
    Industry

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  • Momentum Score: 52
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Latest Research & News

Should You Buy Redwire Stock Below $13?

Redwire Corporation surged past $13 after beating Q2 earnings expectations with $117M in sales and improving gross margins to 27.8%. The company has a strong $542M backlog and projects 49% sales growth. However, the stock remains overvalued at 7.9x trailing sales compared to historical 2x-4x multiples for unprofitable space startups. Analysts expect the company won't reach profitability until 2028 or later, requiring $700M+ in revenue. The analyst recommends waiting for the stock to drop to $8 or below before buying.

08/20/2026, 12:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Can Space Stocks Bounce Back? This $1 Billion Air Force Contract Might Help.

Space stocks have recovered somewhat after a historic decline following SpaceX's June IPO. The U.S. Space Force awarded a $981 million NITE-STAR contract to 15 space companies, but the contract's modest per-company value ($6.5 million annually on average) is unlikely to significantly move the needle. Despite government support, space stocks remain richly valued with average price-to-sales ratios around 65.4, suggesting caution for investors.

08/18/2026, 7:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Better Space Stock: Redwire or Kratos Defense?

Redwire and Kratos Defense both supply critical infrastructure systems for satellites in the expanding space economy. While both companies stand to benefit from industry growth, Redwire is positioned as the more compelling long-term investment due to its broader hardware portfolio and emerging in-space manufacturing strategy.

08/16/2026, 9:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Could This Mid-Cap Space Stock Become the Next SpaceX?

Redwire, a mid-cap space components manufacturer, has underperformed since SpaceX's IPO. Despite trading at a reasonable 7x sales valuation, the company overpromised on growth targets, faced margin compression from acquisitions, and significantly diluted shareholders through multiple equity offerings. While analysts expect 27% revenue CAGR through 2028, Redwire's business model differs fundamentally from SpaceX's vertically integrated approach and faces risks from SpaceX's potential in-house manufacturing expansion.

08/11/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Redwire Stock Keeps Gaining

Redwire (RDW) stock surged 14.9% Friday, extending a post-earnings rally after reporting record Q2 revenue of $117.1 million (up 90% YoY) that beat expectations. The company also announced a deal to charter an entire SpaceX Starfall spacecraft in 2028 for its pharmaceutical experiment units. However, the company remains unprofitable on a consolidated basis with negative adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.

08/07/2026, 5:16 PM • The Motley Fool

Redwire vs. Advance Auto Parts: Should Investors Be Looking to Space or Down the Street for Profits in 2026?

The article compares Redwire Corp, a high-growth space infrastructure company, with Advance Auto Parts, a mature retail automotive aftermarket business. Redwire is favored for 2026 despite higher valuation due to strong growth prospects from a $1.8 billion government contract and expected 40% revenue growth, though it currently operates at a loss. Advance Auto Parts is cheaper but faces headwinds from EVs, weak consumer demand, and heavy debt, though recent turnaround efforts show promise.

08/03/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Better Space Stock: AST SpaceMobile vs. Redwire

Both AST SpaceMobile and Redwire have fallen over 50% from recent highs in the space sector downturn. AST SpaceMobile aims to build satellite internet with direct-to-device capabilities but faces significant cash burn ($1.37B negative free cash flow), launch delays, and SpaceX competition. Redwire operates diversified space and defense systems with improving financials, strong backlog ($498M), and better margins. Redwire trades at a more reasonable valuation (P/S of 3.5 vs. AST's 187) and is identified as the better investment choice.

07/22/2026, 12:20 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Redwire Stock Popped on Tuesday

Redwire Corporation stock surged 9.48% on Tuesday following announcements of a major factory expansion in Huntsville, Alabama for drone production and the opening of a new facility in Georgetown, Indiana for microgravity payloads. However, the company continues to burn cash at approximately $155 million annually with $300 million in losses over the past 12 months, raising concerns about the financial sustainability of these expansion plans.

07/21/2026, 4:01 PM • The Motley Fool

Could Investing in This Space Stock Make You a Millionaire?

Redwire is positioning itself as an infrastructure provider for space-based manufacturing, research, power, and commercial operations. The company's future depends on whether space becomes a true industrial economy. While the opportunity is significant, investors must carefully weigh both the potential and the substantial risks involved.

07/21/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Space Stocks to Buy in July (Hint: Not SpaceX)

The article recommends Rocket Lab and Redwire as better investment alternatives to SpaceX, which recently completed a record $86 billion IPO but carries an extreme valuation. Rocket Lab has surged 1,680% over three years with its launch services and upcoming Iridium acquisition, while Redwire offers exposure to space infrastructure and defense with more modest valuations and strong growth in defense contracts.

07/06/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Redwire Stock Plummeted 50.2% Last Month and Has Kept Falling in July

Redwire stock fell 50.2% in June and continued declining in July following the company's announcement of a $500 million at-the-market stock offering, which caused shareholder dilution concerns. SpaceX's IPO also negatively impacted space stocks as investors rotated positions. Despite winning new contracts with Astrobiome Space and Taiwan Color Optics, investor sentiment remains weak due to valuation concerns and broader weakness in speculative growth stocks.

07/06/2026, 7:20 AM • The Motley Fool

MDA Space Targets US Defense Market With $620M Acquisition

MDA Space is positioning itself as a cross-border defense champion through a $620 million acquisition of Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX Corp and a C$688 million satellite contract with the Canadian Space Agency. Despite strong Q1 2026 earnings (32.2% YoY revenue growth), the stock trades at a significant valuation discount compared to peers. The Blue Canyon acquisition provides access to US defense contracts through localized assets and security clearances, unlocking a $3.5 billion addressable pipeline. Recent price weakness is attributed to derivative-driven hedging rather than fundamental concerns.

06/26/2026, 12:15 PM • Investing

Redwire Stock Is Up 80% in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy?

Redwire's stock has surged 80% in 2026, driven by increased interest in the space economy following SpaceX's IPO and the Pentagon's $1.1 billion drone program. The company expanded into defense technology through its Edge Autonomy acquisition and reported strong Q1 results with 58% revenue growth and a $498.1 million backlog. However, the company remains unprofitable with negative free cash flow and announced a $500 million equity offering, which could dilute shareholder value in the near term.

06/20/2026, 7:05 AM • The Motley Fool

4 Space Stocks to Load Up On While SpaceX Gets All the Attention

While SpaceX dominates headlines following its IPO, four smaller public space companies—Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, Intuitive Machines, and Redwire—are building critical infrastructure and capabilities in the space economy. These companies are securing NASA contracts, achieving profitability milestones, and positioning themselves in defense and AI markets, though each carries execution risks.

06/19/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Momentus, AST SpaceMobile Lead The Thaw In Space Stocks

The space sector rebounds Wednesday as Momentus and AST SpaceMobile lead gains following positive catalysts. Momentus announced a new contract with University of Colorado Boulder for its Vigoride-9 service vehicle, rising 9.04%. AST SpaceMobile successfully launched three BlueBird satellites, gaining 6.75%. The sector recovers after SpaceX's IPO triggered a broader selloff, with investors showing renewed interest in commercial space companies.

06/17/2026, 10:24 AM • Benzinga

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Statistics

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Day Range
$11.79
$12.33
$12.02
1-Year Range
$5.06
$25.90
$12.02
Latest Close$12.02
Change
+$0.25 (+2.08%)
Volume11,471,888
Market Cap$3.0B
Shares Outstanding250.0M
P/E (TTM)-8.99
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$1.34
Enterprise Value$2.5B

Information as of 08/21/2026

Company Profile

$3.0B
Market Cap
-$244.1M
Net Income
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
8226 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL, United States, 32256
650 701 7722

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.

Key Executives

  • Jonathan E. Baliff
  • Peter Anthony Cannito Jr.
  • Chris Edmunds
  • Aaron Futch
  • Steve Adlich

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions797.5M (73.12%)
  • Insiders172.5M (15.82%)
  • Mutual Funds120.6M (11.06%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)