Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Firefly Aerospace's (FLY) quarterly Research & Development came in at $71.5 million in Q2 2026, up 56.27% on a YoY basis from $45.8 million in Q2 2025, and up 5.96% quarter-over-quarter from $67.5 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Firefly Aerospace (FLY) has reported Research & Development for 3 consecutive years, with $71.5 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 56.27% year-over-year to $71.5 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $245.4 million (up 47.72% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $200.1 million, up 33.86% from the prior year.
- Research & Development improved to $71.5 million in Q2 2026 per FLY's latest filing, from $67.5 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $71.5 million in Q2 2026 and bottomed at $29.9 million in Q3 2024.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $50.1 million across 3 years, with a median of $48.0 million in 2025.
- The widest YoY moves for Research & Development: up 63.32% in 2025, down 15.75% in 2025.
- Over 3 years, Research & Development stood at $42.5 million in 2024, then jumped by 35.58% to $57.6 million in 2025, then climbed by 24.25% to $71.5 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $71.5 million, $67.5 million, and $57.6 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocket Lab | 40.17 Bn | 37.87 Bn | 84.58 Mn | 82.43 Mn |
| 2 | Firefly Aerospace | 3.54 Bn | 2.73 Bn | 23.88 Mn | 71.53 Mn |
| 3 | Redwire | 2.46 Bn | 1.90 Bn | 32.54 Mn | 12.55 Mn |
| 4 | Intuitive Machines | 2.44 Bn | 2.06 Bn | 35.87 Mn | 7.73 Mn |
| 5 | Virgin Galactic Holdings | 329.50 Mn | 329.50 Mn | -28.05 Mn | 4.34 Mn |
| 6 | Sidus Space | 177.78 Mn | 11.26 Mn | -629,723.00 | - |
| 7 | Starfighters Space | 96.61 Mn | 96.61 Mn | - | 1,918.00 |
| 8 | Momentus | 48.26 Mn | -59.44 Mn | 25,000.00 | 4.23 Mn |
| 9 | Helio | 35.64 Mn | 35.17 Mn | 122,607.00 | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 71.53 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 67.51 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 57.57 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 48.76 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 45.77 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 48.01 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 42.46 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 29.86 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 39.54 Mn |