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SEC filingRedwire delivered a 51% revenue surge in Q3 2025 driven by Edge Autonomy, but heavy acquisition-related costs and EAC adjustments widened net loss to $41.2 million.
Redwire's Q3 2025 results were heavily influenced by the Edge Autonomy acquisition, which closed on June 13, 2025. Revenue surged 51% year-over-year to $103.4 million, with Edge Autonomy contributing $49.5 million. Organic revenue declined due to $8.9 million of net unfavorable EAC adjustments (versus $1.6 million in Q3 2024) and timing in production cycles for certain power generation contracts. Gross profit increased 40% to $16.8 million, but gross margin contracted to 16% from 18% as the unfavorable EAC adjustments and a $11.2 million non-cash purchase accounting fair value adjustment to inventory (related to Edge Autonomy) weighed on profitability.
Operating loss widened dramatically to $41.9 million from $12.5 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses jumped 187% to $50.3 million, driven by $31.4 million of Edge Autonomy-related costs, including $7.0 million of Edge Incentive Units compensation. Transaction expenses declined to $0.7 million from $5.1 million, reflecting lower acquisition-related costs. Research and development expense increased to $7.7 million, mostly due to Edge Autonomy. Net loss attributable to Redwire widened to $41.2 million from $21.0 million, resulting in EPS of -$0.29 versus -$0.37 a year ago.
On a nine-month basis, revenue declined 3% to $226.6 million due to unfavorable EAC adjustments and production timing, partially offset by $55.5 million from Edge Autonomy. Gross profit plummeted 83% to $6.8 million, and net loss more than tripled to $141.1 million.
Total assets ballooned to $1.45 billion from $292.6 million at year-end 2024, primarily reflecting the Edge Autonomy acquisition. Goodwill increased by $721.3 million to $800.0 million, and intangible assets (net) rose to $353.2 million from $61.8 million. Total liabilities increased to $413.3 million from $344.5 million, with long-term debt (net) of $184.7 million. The company ended Q3 with $54.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, up from $49.1 million at year-end.
Operating cash flow was deeply negative at -$153.1 million for the first nine months, compared to -$24.4 million in the prior-year period. The primary drivers were the expanded net loss, increased working capital outflows (notably a $34.1 million decrease in deferred revenue), and acquisition-related adjustments. Investing activities used $169.2 million, largely for the Edge Autonomy acquisition. Financing activities provided $326.9 million, including net proceeds of $245.0 million from a June equity offering and $191.2 million in debt proceeds.
Free cash flow is not disclosed but is clearly negative given the operating and investing outflows. The company's liquidity position is supported by $35.0 million of remaining capacity on its revolving credit facility.
Management highlighted a book-to-bill ratio of 1.25 for Q3, up from 0.65 a year ago, driven by $129.8 million in orders, including a contract to develop Roll-Out Solar Arrays for Axiom Space and UAS deliveries for the U.S. Army and Ukraine. Backlog reached $355.6 million, with foreign operations representing $128.7 million.
Net EAC adjustments had a $8.3 million negative impact on gross profit in Q3, primarily related to a $15.2 million unfavorable adjustment in RF systems offerings. The company notes that production and technical complexities remain a challenge across multiple space offerings.
No specific forward guidance was provided, but management expects the material weaknesses in internal controls to be remediated for U.S. operations by December 31, 2025. The U.S. federal government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025 is a near-term risk to contract awards and funding.
The company operates in one reportable segment, Space and Defense Technology Solutions. Revenue by customer group showed National Security at $58.6 million (up from $26.1M), Commercial and Other at $26.6 million, and Civil Space at $18.2 million. Geographic revenue was 60% U.S., 31% Europe, and 9% other.
Remaining performance obligations were $263.2 million, with approximately 70% expected to be recognized within the next 12 months. The effective tax rate for the nine months was -15.5%, benefiting from a $25.9 million tax benefit related to the release of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
Equity-based compensation totaled $11.9 million in Q3, including $7.0 million for Edge Incentive Units. The company also recorded a $14.2 million gain from the change in fair value of private warrant liabilities. Total debt (gross) was $195.4 million at quarter-end, with $88.9 million under the JPMorgan term loan. Capital expenditures were $11.3 million in the nine months, representing 5.0% of revenue.
Overall, the quarter reflects a transformational acquisition driving top-line growth, but integration costs, inventory fair value adjustments, and unfavorable contract estimates pressured margins and profitability. The company's future performance will hinge on executing the Edge Autonomy integration, improving project execution, and managing the federal shutdown risk.