CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the "Company" or "Sidus"), an innovative, agile space mission enabler, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided a business update. The Company is scheduled to host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, May 15, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
"Q1 was a pivotal quarter for Sidus as we launched LizzieSat®-3 (LS-3) and advanced a major technology rollout, laying the foundation for future revenue growth. We remain committed to delivering integrated, AI-driven solutions across space, air, land, and sea and are confident in our long-term trajectory," said Carol Craig, Sidus Chairwoman and CEO. "With growing commercial and defense interest in our products and the commissioning of LS-3 underway, we believe Sidus is well-positioned to generate meaningful returns on our investments in innovation, infrastructure, and talent. We have strengthened our balance sheet, launched high-potential, new platforms including our Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem and are poised to generate revenue from diversified initiatives in the second half of the year."
Operational Highlights for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2025:
Successfully launched LizzieSat®-3 on March 14, 2025, aboard SpaceX Transporter-13—the third satellite in our growing micro-constellation
Completed initial commissioning of FeatherEdge™ GEN-2, the next-generation advanced onboard edge computer
Established communications with customer payload onboard LS-3
Launched Sidus Orlaith™ AI Ecosystem, combining FeatherEdge™ hardware and Cielo™ software
Introduced VPX technology, including the Sidus Single Board Computer (SSBC) - a SOSA™-Aligned, OpenVPX-based computer Along with SSBC, Sidus debuted the Position, Navigation and Timing Card (PNT) module addressing operational challenges in GPS-denied or contested environments
Initiated early-stage customer demos and trials in defense and commercial space domain sectors
Subsequent Operational Highlights:
Amended and extended the lunar satellite manufacturing contract with Lonestar Holdings, bringing the total potential value to $120 million
Deployed Orlaith™ AI system in Asia strengthening global AI and analytics offerings
Executed an MOU with Reflex Aerospace to explore joint constellation services
Expanded partnership with Little Place Labs for near real-time maritime intelligence with LizzieSat® powered vessel detection solution
Received Notice of Allowance for our Modular Satellite Platform—a patent that safeguards the intellectual property behind our adaptable and scalable satellite architecture
Expanded pipeline of initial product orders for dual-use, SOSA™-aligned hardware
Financial Highlights for the First Quarter Ending March 31, 2025:
Revenue: $238,000, compared to $1.05 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a strategic pivot away from legacy services to new commercial models
Cost of Revenue: $1.9 million, up 93% from Q1 2024 due to increased satellite and software depreciation and an increase of material and labor costs
Gross Profit (Loss): $(1.6) million, compared to $84,000 profit in Q1 2024 due to reduced contribution from legacy high-margin services as we transition to higher-value, recurring revenue lines
SG&A Expenses: $4.4 million, up from $3.6 million in Q1 2024, driven by headcount growth, launch rescheduling, and operational scaling
Adjusted EBITDA: Loss of $4.7 million (non-GAAP), compared to a $2.7 million loss in Q1 2024
Net Loss: $6.4 million, versus $3.8 million in Q1 2024, driven by strategic investment and depreciation
Cash Position: $11.7 million as of March 31, 2025, versus $6.2 million a year earlier
Debt: Fully repaid Decathlon loan, improving capital efficiency
Conference Call and Webcast
Event: Sidus Space First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Live Call: + 1-877-269-7751 (U.S. Toll-Free) or +1-201-389-0908 (International)
Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1718772&tp_key=60eb853909
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. ET and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll-Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering replay pin number: 13753732.
An online archive of the webcast will be available for three months following the event at https://investors.sidusspace.com/.
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected trading commencement and closing dates. The words ‘anticipate,’ ‘believe,’ ‘continue,’ ‘could,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘expect,’ ‘intend,’ ‘may,’ ‘plan,’ ‘potential,’ ‘predict,’ ‘project,’ ‘should,’ ‘target,’ ‘will,’ ‘would’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in Sidus Space’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Sidus Space, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Measures
To provide investors with additional information in connection with our results as determined in accordance with GAAP, we use non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBITDA. We use adjusted EBITDA in order to evaluate our operating performance and make strategic decisions regarding future direction of the company since it provides a meaningful comparison to our peers using similar measures. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (as determined by U.S. GAAP) adjusted for interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, acquisition deal costs, severance costs, capital market and advisory fees, equity-based compensation and warrant costs. These non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures made by other companies since not all companies will use the same measures. Therefore, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for relevant U.S. GAAP measures and should be read in conjunction with information presented on a U.S. GAAP basis.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net loss (the most comparable GAAP measure) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | Change | % | |||||||||||||
Net Income / (Loss) | $ | (6,414,627 | ) | $ | (3,810,500 | ) | $ | (2,604,127 | ) | 68 | % | |||||
Interest Income/Expense (i) | 341,707 | 248,981 | 92,726 | 37 | % | |||||||||||
Depreciation & Amortization(ii) | 934,674 | 253,030 | 681,644 | 269 | % | |||||||||||
Fundraising expense (iii) | 5,480 | 560,322 | (554,842 | ) | -99 | % | ||||||||||
Severance expense | 206,100 | (9,722 | ) | 215,822 | 2220 | % | ||||||||||
Equity based compensation | 252,243 | 79,198 | 172,045 | 218 | % | |||||||||||
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments | 1,740,204 | 1,131,809 | 608,395 | 54 | % | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (4,674,423 | ) | (2,678,691 | ) | (1,995,732 | ) | 75 | % | ||||||||
(i) | Sidus Space incurred increased interest expense related to an asset-based loan slightly offset by interest income. |
(ii) | Sidus Space incurred increased depreciation expense 2025 with launch and deployment of multiple satellite fixed assets and related satellite software as well as new ERP software capitalization. |
(iii) | Sidus Space did not raise capital during Q1 2025, which resulted in decreased fundraising expense during Q1 2025. |
SIDUS SPACE, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 11,711,301 | $ | 15,703,579 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 461,839 | 827,886 | ||||||
Accounts receivable - related parties | 647,942 | 641,376 | ||||||
Inventory | 142,972 | 255,716 | ||||||
Contract asset | 1,338,054 | 1,347,386 | ||||||
Contract asset - related party | 46,953 | 46,953 | ||||||
Prepaid and other current assets | 2,167,868 | 3,429,656 | ||||||
Total current assets | 16,516,929 | 22,252,552 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 16,935,611 | 14,891,976 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 49,118 | 121,545 | ||||||
Intangible asset | 398,135 | 398,135 | ||||||
Other assets | 84,472 | 81,359 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 33,984,265 | $ | 37,745,567 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities | $ | 3,643,708 | $ | 3,388,667 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued interest - related party | 694,915 | 673,743 | ||||||
Contract liability | - | 16,192 | ||||||
Contract liability - related party | 46,953 | 46,953 | ||||||
Asset-based loan liability | 9,794,642 | 6,902,636 | ||||||
Notes payable | - | 3,059,767 | ||||||
Operating lease liability | 49,118 | 121,544 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 14,229,336 | 14,209,502 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 14,229,336 | 14,209,502 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Preferred Stock: 5,000,000 shares authorized; $0.0001 par value; no shares issued and outstanding | ||||||||
Series A convertible preferred stock: 2,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common stock: 210,000,000 authorized; $0.0001 par value | ||||||||
Class A common stock: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 18,204,483 and 15,956,816 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 1,821 | 1,597 | ||||||
Class B common stock: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding | 10 | 10 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 86,520,949 | 83,887,682 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (66,767,851 | ) | (60,353,224 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity | 19,754,929 | 23,536,065 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 33,984,265 | $ | 37,745,567 | ||||
SIDUS SPACE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 160,704 | $ | 845,111 | ||||
Revenue - related parties | 77,790 | 205,044 | ||||||
Total - revenue | 238,494 | 1,050,155 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 1,866,972 | 966,091 | ||||||
Gross profit (loss) | (1,628,478 | ) | 84,064 | |||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense | 4,444,442 | 3,645,583 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,444,442 | 3,645,583 | ||||||
Net loss from operations | (6,072,920 | ) | (3,561,519 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Interest expense | 24,593 | (153,526 | ) | |||||
Interest income | 66,345 | - | ||||||
Asset-based loan expense | (432,645 | ) | (95,455 | ) | ||||
Total other income (expense) | (341,707 | ) | (248,981 | ) | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (6,414,627 | ) | (3,810,500 | ) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | - | - | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (6,414,627 | ) | $ | (3,810,500 | ) | ||
Dividend on Series A preferred Stock | - | (42,375 | ) | |||||
Net loss attributed to stockholders | (6,414,627 | ) | (3,852,875 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ | (0.35 | ) | $ | (1.42 | ) | ||
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 18,228,267 | 2,719,812 | ||||||
SIDUS SPACE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (6,414,627 | ) | $ | (3,810,500 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Stock based compensation | 252,244 | 79,198 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 934,673 | 253,030 | ||||||
Non-cash fees on asset-based loan | 20,243 | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 366,047 | 524,314 | ||||||
Accounts receivable - related party | (6,566 | ) | (104,583 | ) | ||||
Inventory | 112,744 | (205,659 | ) | |||||
Contract asset | 9,332 | - | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,258,675 | 629,973 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 255,041 | (2,991,139 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related party | 21,172 | 209,292 | ||||||
Contract liability | (16,192 | ) | - | |||||
Changes in operating lease assets and liabilities | 1 | (2,220 | ) | |||||
Net Cash used in Operating Activities | (3,207,213 | ) | (5,418,294 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (2,978,308 | ) | (2,230,118 | ) | ||||
Net Cash used in Investing Activities | (2,978,308 | ) | (2,230,118 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock units | - | 13,742,311 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 2,381,247 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from asset-based loan agreement | 3,289,744 | 46,133 | ||||||
Repayment of asset-based loan agreement | (417,981 | ) | (1,034,380 | ) | ||||
Repayment of notes payable | (3,059,767 | ) | (150,000 | ) | ||||
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities | 2,193,243 | 12,604,064 | ||||||
Net change in cash | (3,992,278 | ) | 4,955,652 | |||||
Cash, beginning of period | 15,703,579 | 1,216,107 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 11,711,301 | $ | 6,171,759 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 5,462 | $ | 152,066 | ||||
Cash paid for taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Non-cash Investing and Financing transactions: | ||||||||
Class A common stock issued for conversion of Series A convertible preferred stock | $ | - | $ | 16,566 | ||||
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