With shares down 98% over the last five years, Virgin Galactic (SPCE -7.82%) is a perfect example of the risks involved in stock market investing. While speculative, unprofitable companies can be attractive because of their volatility and millionaire-maker potential, they also face a high risk of failure because reality eventually catches up to the hype.That said, investors seem to be returning to Virgin Galactic stock after better-than-expected earnings and some analyst upgrades. Shares rose by an impressi ...

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EARNINGS PRESENTATION FIRST QUARTER 2025 05.15.2025 DISCLOSURES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Ac ...

Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Eric Cerny - VP - Investor RelationsMichael Colglazier - President and Chief Executive OfficerDoug Ahrens - CFOOliver Chen - Managing Director - Retail, Luxury, New Platforms Sector HeadGreg Konrad - SVP-Equity ResearchGregory Dahlberg - Senior Associate, Equity Research Operator Good afternoon. My name is Luella, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Virgin Ga ...

Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon. My name is Luella, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Virgin Galactic's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. I will now turn the call over to Eric Cerny, Vice President of Investor ...

Core Viewpoint - Virgin Galactic (SPCE) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook driven by rising earnings estimates, which significantly influence stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system emphasizes the correlation between changes in earnings estimates and stock price movements, particularly influenced by institutional investors who adjust their valuations based on these estimates [4][6]. - For Virgin Galactic, the increase in earnings estimates suggests an improvement in the company's underlying business, likely leading to higher stock prices as investor sentiment shifts positively [5][8]. Zacks Rating System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks, which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [7][9]. - Virgin Galactic's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, Virgin Galactic is projected to earn -$8.72 per share, reflecting a 37.2% change from the previous year, with a 12.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the past three months [8].