Sidus Space Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Rhea-AI Summary

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) reported Q3 2024 financial results showing significant growth with revenues of $1.9 million, a 90% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a gross profit of $38,000, marking a 140% increase, while reducing EBITDA loss by 33% to $2.5 million. SG&A expenses decreased by 15% to $3.2 million. Notable achievements include selection as exclusive manufacturer for Lonestar's lunar data storage constellation, FCC approval for LEO micro constellation, and successful completion of ASTRA mission with NASA. The company raised $7 million through a public offering and is preparing for LizzieSat™-2 launch in December 2024.

Positive

• Revenue increased 90% YoY to $1.9 million
• Gross profit improved 140% YoY to $38,000
• EBITDA loss reduced by 33% YoY
• SG&A expenses decreased 15% to $3.2 million
• Secured $2 million contract from Craig Technologies
• Successfully raised $7 million in public offering
• Selected to build 6-satellite lunar constellation

Negative

• Net loss of $3.9 million in Q3 2024
• Cost of revenue increased 69% YoY
• Operating at a loss with negative EBITDA of $2.5 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q3 results show mixed signals for this micro-cap space technology company. Revenue growth of 90% year-over-year to $1.9 million is impressive, though the absolute number remains modest. The improvement in gross profit to $38,000 from a loss last year and 15% reduction in SG&A expenses to $3.2 million demonstrates better cost management. However, the company still posted a substantial net loss of $3.9 million.

The $7 million capital raise strengthens the balance sheet, while the lunar constellation contract and FCC approval for additional satellites provide potential growth catalysts. The 33% improvement in EBITDA loss to $2.5 million shows progress toward profitability, but significant cash burn remains a concern for this early-stage company.

Space Technology Expert

The selection as exclusive manufacturer for Lonestar's lunar data storage constellation marks a significant technological advancement and market expansion beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The successful completion of the ASTRA mission with NASA and subsequent follow-on contract validates Sidus' technical capabilities. The integration of Iridium-enabled technology and development of the LVDS switch card demonstrates continued innovation in satellite communications and payload processing.

The environmental testing completion for LizzieSat™-2 and progress on the Netherlands' laser communication satellite project indicate strong execution on the technical roadmap. These developments position Sidus competitively in the growing small satellite market, though competition remains intense.

• Q3 2024 revenues of $1.9 million, 90% increase year-over-year
• Q3 2024 gross profit of $38,000, 140% increase year-over-year
• Q3 2024 EBITDA loss of $2.5 million, 33% improvement year-over-year
• Q3 2024 selling, general, and administrative expenses of approximately $3.2 million, 15% decrease year-over-year
• Successfully raised $7 million in public offering
• Company selected to build 6 satellite Lunar constellation

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and provided a business update. The Company is scheduled to host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

“Our third-quarter results reflect Sidus’ strong momentum as we continue to execute on our strategy, grow our pipeline and manage our operational costs, with a 90% year-over-year quarterly revenue increase and a 15% reduction in SG&A expenses,” said Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space. “We are thrilled with the key milestones we’ve achieved this quarter, including our selection as the exclusive satellite manufacturing partner for Lonestar’s lunar data storage constellation and securing FCC approval for our micro constellation in Low Earth Orbit. These accomplishments underscore our commitment to delivering innovative, flexible, and cost-effective solutions in the evolving space industry. As we look ahead, our strategic advancements, such as the launch of our LizzieSat™-2 and 3 satellites and the integration of advanced communication technologies into future LizzieSat™ missions, position Sidus to expand our capabilities and drive continued growth.”

Operational Highlights for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024:

• Successfully completed the primary objectives of the Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Application (ASTRA) historic in-space payload mission with NASA Stennis Space Center and secured follow-on contract for additional ASTRA support
• Secured contract with Xiomas Technologies to supply FeatherEdge™ computing system for fire detection via high-altitude infrared imaging
• Awarded $2 million contract from Craig Technologies to manufacture two fleet interactive display equipment (FIDE) pre-production unit main panels for a U.S. Navy Propulsion
• Signed agreement with Neuraspace to provide space traffic management and LEOP (Launch and Early Operations) support services, enhancing Sidus’ constellation operation capabilities
• Developed the Sidus low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) switch card, which extends the capabilities of the payload processor, enabling communication with multiple optical sensors through high speed LVDS data connections

Subsequent Operational Highlights:

• Selected to exclusively design and build the first-generation lunar fleet of Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar Data Holdings, a provider of premium data storage and Resiliency As A Service (RAAS)
• Granted approval by FCC for operation of a micro constellation of remote sensing, multi-mission satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) (LizzieSat™ 2-5)
• Announced upgrade to LizzieSat™ communication system to integrate Iridium-enabled technology into future satellites
• Successfully completed environmental testing for LizzieSat™-2, which is scheduled for launch no earlier than December 2024
• Completed the critical design review for LizzieSat™ NL, a laser communication satellite contracted by The Netherlands Organization

Corporate Governance and Capital Formation Highlights:

Board Appointments:

• Lavanson (LC) Coffey appointed to Board of Directors

Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter Ending September 30, 2024:

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, totaled approximately $1.9 million, an increase of $0.9 million compared to total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by increased satellite-related revenue contracts and the timing of fixed price milestone contracts as compared to the prior year.

Cost of revenue increased 69% to approximately $1.8 million, up from approximately $1.1 million in Q3 2023. The increase was driven by the mix of contract types and increased depreciation expenses in our satellite-related business.

The gross profit increased 140% to approximately $38,000, compared to a loss of approximately $90,000 in Q3 2023, which is mainly due to a favorable mix of contract types and increased sales in our higher margin satellite related business.

Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $3.2 million, a $570,000 decrease from $3.8 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to a reduction in legal fees, payroll expenses, and insurance costs.

Adjusted EBITDA loss, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $2.5 million, compared to a loss of $3.7 million for the same period the prior year, representing a 33% improvement. Total non-GAAP adjustments for interest expense, depreciation and amortization, acquisition deal costs, severance costs, capital markets and advisory fees, equity-based compensation, and warrant costs are provided in the reconciliation table listed below.

Net Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $3.9 million, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Conference Call and Webcast

Event:		Sidus Space Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call
Date:		Thursday, November 14, 2024
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=1684792&tp_key=a1891a0338

For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until Thursday, November 28, 2024, 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: 13748500. An online archive of the webcast will be available for three months following the event at investors.sidusspace.com.

About Sidus Space

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions including custom satellite design, payload hosting, mission management, space manufacturing and AI enhanced space-based sensor data-as-a-service. 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: https://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, 2023, 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 September 30, 2024 and 2023:

		Three Months Ended
		September 30,
		2024				2023				Change			%
Net Income / (Loss)		$	(3,902,589)			$	(4,082,085)			$	179,496			-4%
Interest Expense (i)			733,714				207,343				526,371			254%
Depreciation and Amortization (ii)			636,416				68,781				567,635			825%
Fundraising expense (iii)			-				27,500				(27,500)			-100%
Severance Costs			3,192				75,000				(71,808)			-96%
Equity based compensation			76,013				38,275				37,738			99%
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments			1,449,335				416,899				1,032,436			248%
Adjusted EBITDA			(2,453,254)				(3,665,186)				1,211,932			-33%
(i)	Sidus Space incurred increased interest expense due to short-term note payable due in Q4 2024 and interest expense related to an asset based loan.
(ii)	Sidus Space incurred increased depreciation expense 2024 with launch and deployment of satellite fixed asset and related satellite software, as well as new ERP software capitalization.
(iii)	Sidus Space incurred decreased Fundraising expense due to no fundraising activities in Q3 2024.

 

SIDUS SPACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
			September 30,			December 31,
			2024			2023
Assets
Current assets
	Cash	$	1,231,401		$	1,216,107
	Accounts receivable		1,495,340			1,175,077
	Accounts receivable - related parties		269,957			67,447
	Inventory		1,700,614			1,217,929
	Contract asset		77,124			77,124
	Contract asset - related party		50,204			43,173
	Prepaid and other current assets		4,405,168			5,405,453
Total current assets			9,229,808			9,202,310
	Property and equipment, net		13,198,308			9,570,214
	Operating lease right-of-use assets		192,498			115,573
	Intangible asset		398,135			398,135
	Other assets		78,066			64,880
Total Assets		$	23,096,815		$	19,351,112
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and other current liabilities	$	5,236,280		$	6,697,562
	Accounts payable and accrued interest - related party		1,025,288			677,039
	Contract liability		77,124			77,124
	Contract liability - related party		50,204			43,173
	Asset-based loan liability		4,401,772			2,587,900
	Notes payable		2,836,150			2,017,286
	Operating lease liability		192,497			119,272
Total current liabilities			13,819,315			12,219,356
Total Liabilities			13,819,315			12,219,356
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 and 372 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		-			-
Common stock: 210,000,000 authorized; $0.0001 par value
Class A common stock: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 4,081,344 and 983,173 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			409			98
Class B common stock: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding			10			10
Additional paid-in capital			63,955,422			49,918,441
Accumulated deficit			(54,678,341)			(42,786,793)
Total Stockholders' Equity			9,277,500			7,131,756
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	23,096,815		$	19,351,112

 

SIDUS SPACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
			Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
			September 30,				September 30,
			2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue		$	1,757,251	$	762,231	$	3,437,160	$	3,852,571
Revenue - related parties			111,707		223,289		409,523		766,985
Total - revenue			1,868,958		985,520		3,846,683		4,619,556
Cost of revenue			1,830,787		1,081,801		4,565,549		3,312,261
	Gross profit (loss)		38,171		(96,281)		(718,866)		1,307,295
Operating expenses
	Selling, general and administrative expense		3,210,069		3,778,460		9,912,466		10,881,111
	Total operating expenses		3,210,069		3,778,460		9,912,466		10,881,111
Net loss from operations			(3,171,898)		(3,874,741)		(10,631,332)		(9,573,816)
Other income (expense)
	Other income		3,000		-		4,613		17,950
	Interest expense		(642,355)		(186,282)		(982,056)		(561,476)
	Interest income		23		-		12,336		-
	Asset-based loan expense		(91,359)		(21,062)		(252,734)		(100,629)
	Finance expense		-		-		-		(806,754)
	Total other expense		(730,691)		(207,344)		(1,217,841)		(1,450,909)
Loss before income taxes			(3,902,589)		(4,082,085)		(11,849,173)		(11,024,725)
	Provision for income taxes		-		-		-		-
Net loss		$	(3,902,589)	$	(4,082,085)	$	(11,849,173)	$	(11,024,725)
Dividend on Series A preferred Stock			-		-		(42,375)		-
Net loss attributed to stockholders			(3,902,589)		(4,082,085)		(11,891,548)		(11,024,725)
Basic and diluted loss per common share		$	(0.93)	$	(5.49)	$	(3.21)	$	(21.25)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding			4,181,344		743,049		3,695,944		518,803

 

SIDUS SPACE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
			Nine Months Ended
			September 30,
			2024		2023
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
	Net loss	$	(11,849,173)	$	(11,024,725)
	Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
	Stock based compensation		236,040		845,029
	Depreciation and amortization		1,494,449		148,166
	Bad debt		-		15,000
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable		(320,263)		258,493
	Accounts receivable - related party		(202,510)		(77,796)
	Inventory		(482,685)		(717,645)
	Contract asset		-		(16,192)
	Contract asset - related party		(7,031)		(15,956)
	Prepaid expenses and other assets		987,099		(2,511,912)
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(495,734)		3,087,470
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related party		348,249		29,553
	Contract liability		-		16,192
	Contract liability - related party		7,031		15,956
	Changes in operating lease assets and liabilities		(3,700)		(6,613)
	Net Cash provided by (used in) Operating Activities		(10,288,228)		(9,954,980)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
	Purchase of property and equipment		(5,102,661)		(4,836,249)
	Cash paid for asset acquisition		-		(468,663)
	Net Cash used in Investing Activities		(5,102,661)		(5,304,912)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock units		13,742,311		14,788,121
	Proceeds from asset-based loan agreement		3,990,957		3,487,982
	Repayment of asset-based loan agreement		(2,177,085)		(3,490,144)
	Repayment of notes payable		(150,000)		(223,995)
	Net Cash provided by (used in) Financing Activities		15,406,183		14,561,964
Net change in cash			15,294		(697,928)
Cash, beginning of period			1,216,107		2,295,259
Cash, end of period		$	1,231,401	$	1,597,331
Supplemental cash flow information
	Cash paid for interest	$	524,015	$	20,353
	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	$	-
	Recognition of right-of-use asset and lease liability	$	284,861	$	135,235
	Class A common stock issued for exercised cashless warrant	$	-	$	1,160

 

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FAQ

What was Sidus Space (SIDU) revenue in Q3 2024?

Sidus Space reported revenue of $1.9 million in Q3 2024, representing a 90% increase year-over-year.

How much did Sidus Space (SIDU) raise in their public offering in 2024?

Sidus Space successfully raised $7 million through a public offering in 2024.

When is Sidus Space (SIDU) planning to launch LizzieSat™-2?

Sidus Space is planning to launch LizzieSat™-2 no earlier than December 2024.

What was Sidus Space (SIDU) net loss in Q3 2024?

Sidus Space reported a net loss of $3.9 million for Q3 2024, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in Q3 2023.