Core Viewpoint - Firefly Aerospace Inc. is facing a federal securities class action due to allegations of misleading statements regarding its business operations and financial performance, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status set for January 12, 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Allegations and Financial Performance - The complaint alleges that Firefly and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false statements about the demand and growth prospects for its Spacecraft Solutions offerings [3]. - Firefly's operational readiness and commercial viability of its Alpha rocket program were also overstated, which could have a material negative impact on the company once revealed [3]. - In its first earnings report as a public company, Firefly reported a loss of $80.3 million, or $5.78 per share, compared to a loss of $58.7 million, or $4.60 per share, for the same quarter in 2024 [5]. - Revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was reported at $15.55 million, below analyst estimates of $17.25 million and down 26.2% from the same quarter in 2024 [5]. - The Spacecraft Solutions business segment generated only $9.2 million in revenue, representing a 49% year-over-year decrease [5]. Group 2: Stock Price Impact - Following the earnings report, Firefly's stock price fell by $7.58 per share, or 15.31%, closing at $41.94 per share on September 23, 2025 [6]. - After the disclosure of a failure in the Alpha Flight 7 rocket, the stock price dropped by $7.66 per share, or 20.73%, closing at $29.30 per share on September 30, 2025 [8]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - The lead plaintiff in the class action will be the investor with the largest financial interest who is typical of class members and will oversee the litigation [9]. - Any member of the putative class can move the court to serve as lead plaintiff or remain an absent class member without affecting their ability to share in any recovery [9]. - The law firm Faruqi & Faruqi encourages individuals with information regarding Firefly's conduct to come forward, including whistleblowers and former employees [10].
FINAL DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Firefly Aerospace Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of January 12, 2026
Businesswire·2026-01-12 18:39