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MDA Space Q2 2026 results show robust growth, backlog visibility, and expansions

Aug 7, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Solid Q2 beat, higher backlog visibility, and strategic acquisitions support a stronger revenue base and margin resilience; improved liquidity from the US IPO reduces financing risk, potentially supporting a multiple expansion if FCF trajectory stabilizes.

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MDA Space reported strong Q2 2026 results with a backlog of $4.003B and revenue of $498.6M, up 33.6% YoY. Growth was broad across Satellite Systems, Robotics & Space Operations, and Geointelligence, aided by Telesat Lightspeed and Canadarm3 programs. The company reiterated 2026 guidance of $1.8–$1.9B in revenue, $330–$370M in Adjusted EBITDA, and capital expenditure of $225–$275M, while Free Cash Flow is expected to be neutral to negative, supported by US IPO liquidity and ongoing M&A activity (Blue Canyon Technologies and CLS).

Backlog ended at $4.003B, up $310M QoQ, signaling revenue visibility.
Q2 revenue $498.6M, up 33.6% YoY across all segments.
Adjusted EBITDA $96.3M; margin 19.3%, in line with 18–20% guidance.
2026 outlook updated: revenue $1.8–1.9B; EBITDA $330–370M; capex $225–275M.

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