Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 30, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDoug Ahrens - CFOEric Cerny - VP of Investor RelationsGreg Konrad - SVP of Equity Research in Aerospace and DefenseMichael Colglazier - CEOMike Moses - President of Spaceline Missions and SafetyMyles Walton - Managing DirectorOliver Chen - Managing Director of Retail and Luxury and New Platforms Sector HeadConference Call ParticipantsMichael Leshock - VP and Senior Research AnalystOperatorMy name is Desiree, and ...

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 30, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDoug Ahrens - CFOEric Cerny - VP of Investor RelationsGreg Konrad - SVP of Equity Research in Aerospace and DefenseMichael Colglazier - CEOMike Moses - President of Spaceline Missions and SafetyMyles Walton - Managing DirectorOliver Chen - Managing Director of Retail and Luxury and New Platforms Sector HeadConference Call ParticipantsMichael Leshock - VP and Senior Research AnalystOperatorMy name is Desiree, and ...

Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) Q4 2025 Earnings call March 30, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker8My name is Desiree, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Virgin Galactic's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question during this time, simply press Star followed by the num ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in the second quarter was approximately $0.4 million from future astronaut access fees [24] - Total operating expenses decreased by 34% to $70 million compared to $106 million in the prior year period [25] - Adjusted EBITDA improved by 34% to negative $52 million in the second quarter compared to negative $79 million in the prior year period [25] - Free cash flow was negative $114 million in the second quarter, representing a 7% improvement from negative $122 million in the first quarter [25] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at the end of the second quarter totaled $5.08 billion [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The spaceship program is on track for the first commercial space flights in 2026, with private astronaut flights expected to commence in the fall of 2026 [7][20] - Capital expenditures for the second quarter were $58 million, up from $34 million in the prior year period [28] - The company is shifting spending from R&D to capital investment as it progresses through the spaceship build process [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates that its initial fleet of two spaceships and existing launch vehicle will support 125 flights per year, generating approximately $450 million in revenue and $100 million of adjusted EBITDA [31] - With the expansion of the fleet, the company expects to grow revenue to approximately $1 billion and yield $500 million of adjusted EBITDA [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on producing next-generation human spaceflight vehicles and has made significant advancements in its spaceship program [6] - The launch vehicle program, named LVX, is being developed to support the spaceship program and potential government applications [22] - The company is collaborating with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on a feasibility study for government research and defense applications [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the progress of the spaceship program and the ability to manage challenges typical in aerospace development [19] - The company expects to continue reducing cash spending through 2025, with a forecasted free cash flow range of negative $100 million to $110 million for 2025 [32] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet while strategically investing in growth opportunities [26][31] Other Important Information - The company has reached a preliminary settlement from a securities class action lawsuit, with a net financial impact expected to be approximately $2.9 million [25] - The company is actively managing its workforce, reducing contract engineering staff by nearly 150 people or 85% from a year ago [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on fuselage skin comments and adjustments needed - Management provided details on the material science issues with fuselage skins and the adjustments being made to simplify the core types used [36][37] Question: Dynamics of research flight schedule and astronaut flights - Management explained that the research flight schedule was pushed back slightly, but private astronaut flights remain on track for fall 2026 [39][40] Question: Plans for reopening ticket sales - Management confirmed plans to reopen ticket sales in Q1 2026, with the last stated price being $600,000 per ticket [43][44] Question: Considerations for ATM usage and liquidity - Management clarified that the ATM is primarily for growth and that there is no minimum cash balance requirement, focusing on balancing growth and dilution [45][46] Question: Employee reduction and headcount changes - Management indicated that while contract engineering staff were reduced, there were some additions in production roles, particularly at the Phoenix facility [53][54] Question: Expectations for free cash flow in Q4 - Management expects free cash flow burn to be in the negative $100 million to $120 million range for Q4, with continued reductions in spending into 2026 [60][61] Question: Thoughts on LVX launch vehicle program and market potential - Management discussed the focus on developing a Virgin Galactic variant of the LVX program and the ongoing assessments of government needs for high-altitude vehicles [63][64] Question: Challenges in the assembly phase and Italy spaceport opportunity - Management acknowledged typical challenges in the assembly phase but expressed confidence in the team's progress, while also discussing the ongoing feasibility study for the Italy spaceport [70][76]