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Redwire (NYSE:RDW) misses Q3 2026 revenue estimates

Redwire reported Q3 2026 revenue of $109 million, up 5.4% from a year earlier but below analysts’ $126.6 million estimate. It reconfirmed full-year revenue guidance of $475 million at the midpoint. Its adjusted loss was $0.06 per share, while free cash flow was negative $66.35 million.

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What happened

Redwire reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $109 million, up 5.4% from a year earlier but below the $126.6 million analyst estimate. The company linked the gap mainly to delivery timing and milestone-based revenue recognition. It reaffirmed its 2026 revenue forecast, with a midpoint of $475 million.

Global impact / market context

Revenue came in below analysts’ estimate, which may concern investors. Redwire said the shortfall mainly reflects when deliveries and revenue milestones are recorded, while its backlog and work-in-progress inventory grew. Its forecast is unchanged, but negative free cash flow shows cash use remains a concern.

What to watch

  1. Check whether Redwire completes delayed deliveries, because delivery timing was given as a main reason for the revenue shortfall.
  2. Check whether backlog and work-in-progress inventory keep growing, because management linked the shortfall to work not yet recorded as revenue.
  3. Check whether Redwire maintains its 2026 revenue forecast and reports cash flow, because it reaffirmed the forecast while free cash flow was negative $66.35 million.

Affected assets

  • Redwire Corporation

Evidence