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How BlackSky Technology (BKSY) makes money
BlackSky Technology (BKSY) made $42.8M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +118% from a year earlier. Space-based intelligence & AI services brought in $32.7M (76%); Advanced technology programs brought in $5.4M (13%); Mission solutions brought in $4.7M (11%). Of every dollar of revenue, 1¢ was left as operating profit, 43¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q3 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space-based intelligence & AI services | $32.7M | 76.4% | +34% | +107% |
| Advanced technology programs | $5.4M | 12.6% | +45% | +81% |
| Mission solutions | $4.7M | 11.0% | -8% | +450% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q3 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $42.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $405K | 0.9% |
| Net earnings | $18.5M | 43.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $3.6M | 8.3% |
| Free cash flow | $67K | 0.2% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $42.8M | +118% |
| Q2 2026 | $33.3M | +50% |
| Q1 2026 | $20.8M | -30% |
| Q4 2025 | $35.2M | +16% |
| Q3 2025 | $19.6M | -13% |
| Q2 2025 | $22.2M | -11% |
| Q1 2025 | $29.5M | +22% |
From BlackSky Technology's 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does BlackSky Technology make money?
BlackSky Technology (BKSY) made $42.8M of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +118% from a year earlier. Space-based intelligence & AI services brought in $32.7M (76%); Advanced technology programs brought in $5.4M (13%); Mission solutions brought in $4.7M (11%). Of every dollar of revenue, 1¢ was left as operating profit, 43¢ was left as net earnings.
What is BlackSky Technology's biggest business?
Space-based intelligence & AI services: $32.7M in the third quarter 2026, 76% of revenue, +107% from a year earlier.
What is BlackSky Technology's profit margin?
Net earnings were $18.5M, 43.2% of revenue, in the third quarter 2026; the operating margin was 0.9%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.