Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$17.93 -9.74% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $17.58

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 22/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $3.33B
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As of 2026-11-02, Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 22/100 at a spot price of $17.93 (-9.74% 1D, market cap $3.33B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FLY ranks #465 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Military/Government/Technical), FLY carries a Roarable E (22/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 19.2%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATRO (Astronics Corporation) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 92.1x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $2.70B) and DCO (Ducommun Incorporated) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.1%, cap $2.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KBR leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while KBR leads on capital efficiency (17.3% ROIC).

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Per FLY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001860160), Firefly Aerospace Inc. generated $159.9M in revenue (+163.0% YoY), -$298.3M in net income, and -$237.8M in free cash flow against $1.82B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-16.2% Base Target
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (22/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FLY SCORES 22/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+6/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 19.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+6/20 pts (27% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade E$19.37-14.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
27
Grade E$16.64+9.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
25
Grade E$18.25-1.8% Next Q
Current
22
Grade E$17.93-11.4% Hist 90D α
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While FLY currently carries a cautious 22/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($20.78) and Max Pain ($18.83) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $65.28.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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12M Consensus BaseTarget $15.03
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FLY // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -46.27%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $19.85H $19.87L $17.93C $17.93VOL 2.00M
RES: $23.23SUP: $14.30SMA50: $20.78SMA200: $27.15
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +163.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #465 of 485 ⚔️ ATRO vs FLY Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (FLY vs. ATRO, DCO, KBR, RDW)

Industry: Military/Government/Technical (43 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) ranks #465 by composite RQD confidence (22/100, grade E) and #178 by equity capitalization ($3.33B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KBR leads on earnings valuation at 11.6x trailing P/E, while KBR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.3% ROIC and 14.8% gross margin. KBR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with FLY at 22/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FLY ACTIVE
Firefly Aerospace Inc.
E 22/100 — 19.2% -35.0% -9.74% $3.33B Benchmark Subject
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
D+ 53/100 92.1x 29.9% 13.2% -5.55% $2.70B /atro-vs-fly →
DCO
Ducommun Incorporated
D- 40/100 — 26.9% -3.1% -4.63% $2.54B /dco-vs-fly →
KBR
KBR Inc.
C 65/100 11.6x 14.8% 17.3% +0.99% $4.83B /kbr-vs-fly →
RDW
Redwire Corporation
E 32/100 — 5.2% -17.4% -8.41% $2.29B /rdw-vs-fly →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001860160

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) reported GAAP revenue of $159.9M (+163.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $60.8M , and +189.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$298.3M, operating cash flow of -$204.9M, and free cash flow of -$237.8M (-24.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FLY closed FY2025 with $1.82B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.47, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $159.9M -$298.3M -$204.9M -$237.8M $1.82B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $60.8M -$231.1M -$157.7M -$190.3M $407.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $55.2M -$135.5M -$93.4M -$93.4M — —

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Is FLY stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 22/100 at a spot price of $17.93 (-9.74% 1D, market cap $3.33B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FLY ranks #465 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FLY compare to ATRO and DCO in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Military/Government/Technical), FLY carries a Roarable E (22/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 19.2%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATRO (Astronics Corporation) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 92.1x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $2.70B) and DCO (Ducommun Incorporated) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.1%, cap $2.54B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KBR leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while KBR leads on capital efficiency (17.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FLY?

Per FLY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001860160), Firefly Aerospace Inc. generated $159.9M in revenue (+163.0% YoY), -$298.3M in net income, and -$237.8M in free cash flow against $1.82B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FLY trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FLY last traded at $17.93 (-9.74% on volume of 2,959,014 shares), positioning the stock -13.72% below its 50-day simple moving average ($20.78) and -33.96% below its 200-day simple moving average ($27.15). Across its 52-week range of $15.99 to $62.17, FLY sits at the 4.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($15.69 to $20.17).

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What is FLY's 12-month stock price target?

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $15.03 (-16.2% from $17.93), with a bull-case target of $65.28 and a bear-case floor of $11.72.

Is FLY stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates FLY E (Strong Sell — SELL) with an RQD Confidence score of 22/100.

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FLY — Firefly Aerospace Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:23:37Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD Score is 22, graded E, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid" (per the Roarable RQD rating). Each of the five pillars scores 6 or below out of 20. The Fundamental Cash Engine scores 6/20, citing ROIC of -35% and FCF yield of -7.15% (per the Roarable RQD rating and market data). Whale 13F Flow scores 6/20 on institutional accumulation and options positioning. Insider Conviction scores 3/20 on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro Regime Fit scores 3/20, reflecting a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 4/20, citing Altman Z 2.47, Piotroski F 3/9, and Debt/Equity 0.5 (per the Roarable RQD rating).

For a prospective investor, the pillar profile indicates that the rating model sees weakness across cash generation, insider conviction, and macro fit, with the balance sheet scored as forensically weak. Upside drivers the data does not confirm include any reversal in the negative ROIC and FCF yield. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data, while the stock trades at $19.87 against a 52-week range of $15.99 - $62.17. This brief describes the rating and its inputs; it is not personalized financial advice.

Business

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating in the Military/Government/Technical industry (per the company profile). The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. Reported revenue of $159.9M for FY 2025 (per the SEC financials) indicates an operating business, but the source does not identify the sources of that revenue. Market capitalization is $3.3B (per the market data).

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$159.9M$-260.7M$-298.3MN/A$-237.8M$793.0MN/A
FY 2024$60.8M$-209.5M$-231.1MN/A$-190.3M$123.4MN/A
FY 2023$55.2M$-131.9M$-135.5MN/A$-93.4MN/AN/A

Reported revenue grew from $55.2M in FY 2023 to $159.9M in FY 2025, while operating losses widened from $-131.9M to $-260.7M over the same period (per the SEC financials). Gross margin is 19.2%, while operating and net margins are each -60% and ROIC is -35% (per the market data). The Altman Z-Score is 2.47 and the Piotroski F-Score is 3/9, as reported in the Roarable RQD rating. Debt/Equity is 0.5 per the Roarable RQD rating; debt figures are N/A in the SEC financials and cash is $793.0M for FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

The news wire contains six items, all tagged to FLY. Two are labeled RISK WATCH (red): a headline "Firefly Stock Rises After MoonFall Mission Update" (Benzinga) and "Firefly Aerospace Completes Preliminary Design Review for NASA MoonFall Mission" (markets.businessinsider.com). The remaining four are MARKET WIRE (yellow) items from Yahoo! Finance Canada, The Motley Fool (two items), and Yahoo Finance Singapore. The Motley Fool item "Firefly Aerospace vs. Rocket Lab: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?" is a comparative headline without supporting figures in the source. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific products, customers, and revenue drivers behind the reported FY 2025 revenue of $159.9M?
  • What is the company's debt position in absolute terms, given that debt is N/A in the SEC financials while Debt/Equity is 0.5?
  • What is the basis for the MoonFall mission references in the news items, and what is their revenue or cost relevance?
  • What drove the widening operating loss from $-131.9M to $-260.7M across FY 2023 to FY 2025?
  • What are the forward earnings and valuation multiples, given that P/E, forward P/E, and EV/EBITDA are unavailable?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is FLY (E • RQD 22/100) a Buy at $19.87?

Welcome to the FLY (Firefly Aerospace Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 22/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Military/Government/Technical. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $19.87

Pump the brakes on FLY — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FLY, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 19.2% gross margins. Unless Firefly Aerospace Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $24.64 (+24.0%)
Spot @ $19.87

FLY cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FLY, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Military/Government/Technical and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $19.87 (52-wk range $15.99 - $62.17), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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