Free cash flow: negative in H2 due to $200M remaining ViaSat-3 spend; positive FCF for FY 2027 (CFO)
Government shutdown estimate: Q3 DAT awards delayed up to $100M, DAT adjusted EBITDA impact up to $20M (CFO)
Mgmt Quotes
“We're especially pleased with our awards growth and cash performance, as we balance investing for future growth while reducing capital intensity.” – Mark Dankberg (CEO)
“Free cash flow is an even bigger highlight. On a trailing 12-month basis, we generated $147 million of it, and we've achieved positive free cash flow for 3 quarters in a row.” – Garrett Chase (CFO)
“Our franchises are developing, and we've seen strong growth in aviation, government SATCOM and DAT, while we continue to win new awards that leave us with a backlog to underpin future growth.” – Garrett Chase (CFO)
“Once beyond those payments, we expect to return to free cash generation and have guided to positive free cash flow for fiscal '27.” – Garrett Chase (CFO)
“We're building momentum with multi-orbit solutions across businesses that are very attractive for our customers, and we're being disciplined with costs and CapEx, which is building the foundation for strong cash generation.” – Mark Dankberg (CEO)