Does the media favor YSS or FLY?

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 5 more articles in the media than York Space Systems. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 3 mentions for York Space Systems. Firefly Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.13 indicating that Firefly Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment York Space Systems 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Firefly Aerospace 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better valuation & earnings, RDW or FLY?

Redwire has higher revenue and earnings than Firefly Aerospace. Redwire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firefly Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Redwire $335.38M 7.25 -$226.55M -$2.68 N/A Firefly Aerospace $159.85M 24.15 -$298.34M -$8.15 N/A

Does the media favor RDW or FLY?

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 2 more articles in the media than Redwire. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 6 mentions for Redwire. Redwire's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Redwire is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Redwire 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Firefly Aerospace 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to FLY or VOYG?

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 1 more articles in the media than Voyager Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 7 mentions for Voyager Technologies. Voyager Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Voyager Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Firefly Aerospace 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Voyager Technologies 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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FLY vs. YSS, RDW, VOYG, SWBI, and POWW

Should you buy Firefly Aerospace stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Firefly Aerospace with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Firefly Aerospace include York Space Systems (YSS), Redwire (RDW), Voyager Technologies (VOYG), Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), and Outdoor (POWW). These companies are all part of the "defense" industry.

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to York Space Systems?

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) and Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) are both mid-cap manufacturing companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

York Space Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Firefly Aerospace. York Space Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firefly Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
York Space Systems	$396.29M	6.55	-$36.31M	-$0.28	N/A
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	24.15	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 5 more articles in the media than York Space Systems. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 3 mentions for York Space Systems. Firefly Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.13 indicating that Firefly Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
York Space Systems	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Firefly Aerospace	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

York Space Systems has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Firefly Aerospace's net margin of -181.16%. York Space Systems' return on equity of 0.00% beat Firefly Aerospace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%

York Space Systems presently has a consensus target price of $35.40, indicating a potential upside of 76.86%. Firefly Aerospace has a consensus target price of $42.20, indicating a potential upside of 75.18%. Given York Space Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than Firefly Aerospace.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
York Space Systems	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55

Summary

York Space Systems beats Firefly Aerospace on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Redwire?

Redwire (NYSE:RDW) and Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) are both mid-cap defense companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Redwire has higher revenue and earnings than Firefly Aerospace. Redwire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firefly Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Redwire	$335.38M	7.25	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	24.15	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 2 more articles in the media than Redwire. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 6 mentions for Redwire. Redwire's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Redwire is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Redwire	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Firefly Aerospace	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Redwire currently has a consensus target price of $15.44, indicating a potential upside of 51.70%. Firefly Aerospace has a consensus target price of $42.20, indicating a potential upside of 75.18%. Given Firefly Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Firefly Aerospace is more favorable than Redwire.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55

8.1% of Redwire shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Redwire shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.5% of Firefly Aerospace shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Redwire has a net margin of -80.90% compared to Firefly Aerospace's net margin of -181.16%. Redwire's return on equity of -11.68% beat Firefly Aerospace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%

Summary

Redwire beats Firefly Aerospace on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Voyager Technologies?

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) and Voyager Technologies (NYSE:VOYG) are both manufacturing companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 1 more articles in the media than Voyager Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 7 mentions for Voyager Technologies. Voyager Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Voyager Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Firefly Aerospace	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Voyager Technologies	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Firefly Aerospace currently has a consensus target price of $42.20, suggesting a potential upside of 75.18%. Voyager Technologies has a consensus target price of $43.64, suggesting a potential upside of 40.11%. Given Firefly Aerospace's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Firefly Aerospace is more favorable than Voyager Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Voyager Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Voyager Technologies has a net margin of -72.90% compared to Firefly Aerospace's net margin of -181.16%. Voyager Technologies' return on equity of -18.42% beat Firefly Aerospace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%
Voyager Technologies	-72.90%	-18.42%	-10.64%

Voyager Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Firefly Aerospace. Voyager Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firefly Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	24.15	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A
Voyager Technologies	$166.42M	10.01	-$104.81M	-$2.78	N/A

Summary

Voyager Technologies beats Firefly Aerospace on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Smith & Wesson Brands?

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) and Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) are both defense companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

59.3% of Smith & Wesson Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.5% of Firefly Aerospace shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Smith & Wesson Brands shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Smith & Wesson Brands has a net margin of 3.53% compared to Firefly Aerospace's net margin of -181.16%. Smith & Wesson Brands' return on equity of 5.01% beat Firefly Aerospace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%
Smith & Wesson Brands	3.53%	5.01%	3.41%

Firefly Aerospace currently has a consensus target price of $42.20, indicating a potential upside of 75.18%. Smith & Wesson Brands has a consensus target price of $16.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.77%. Given Firefly Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Firefly Aerospace is more favorable than Smith & Wesson Brands.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Smith & Wesson Brands	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 7 more articles in the media than Smith & Wesson Brands. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 1 mentions for Smith & Wesson Brands. Smith & Wesson Brands' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Smith & Wesson Brands is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Firefly Aerospace	Positive
Smith & Wesson Brands	Very Positive

Smith & Wesson Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smith & Wesson Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	24.15	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A
Smith & Wesson Brands	$523.84M	1.33	$18.48M	$0.40	39.00

Summary

Smith & Wesson Brands beats Firefly Aerospace on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Outdoor?

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ:FLY) and Outdoor (NASDAQ:POWW) are both defense companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Outdoor has a net margin of -6.92% compared to Firefly Aerospace's net margin of -181.16%. Outdoor's return on equity of 1.89% beat Firefly Aerospace's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%
Outdoor	-6.92%	1.89%	1.63%

Firefly Aerospace presently has a consensus price target of $42.20, indicating a potential upside of 75.18%. Outdoor has a consensus price target of $2.63, indicating a potential upside of 5.85%. Given Firefly Aerospace's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Firefly Aerospace is more favorable than Outdoor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Outdoor	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

26.4% of Outdoor shares are held by institutional investors. 7.5% of Firefly Aerospace shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.0% of Outdoor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Outdoor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Firefly Aerospace. Outdoor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Firefly Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	24.15	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A
Outdoor	$51.12M	5.64	-$3.54M	-$0.05	N/A

In the previous week, Firefly Aerospace had 7 more articles in the media than Outdoor. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Firefly Aerospace and 1 mentions for Outdoor. Outdoor's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Firefly Aerospace's score of 0.52 indicating that Outdoor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Firefly Aerospace	Positive
Outdoor	Very Positive

Summary

Outdoor beats Firefly Aerospace on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Firefly Aerospace	Guided Missiles And Space Vehicles And Parts Industry	Manufacturing Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.86B	$2.71B	$5.11B	$12.66B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	27.49%	8.00%
P/E Ratio	-2.96	N/A	23.85	24.53
Price / Sales	24.15	13.57	154.14	96.17
Price / Cash	N/A	N/A	165.86	60.03
Price / Book	3.22	3.56	13.02	6.38
Net Income	-$298.34M	-$201.58M	$116.30M	$331.87M
7 Day Performance	-16.64%	-15.13%	-1.03%	0.37%
1 Month Performance	-24.41%	-25.85%	-0.64%	0.59%
1 Year Performance	N/A	-25.61%	9.98%	22.26%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FLY Firefly Aerospace	2.9946 of 5 stars	$24.09 -4.7%	$42.20 +75.2%	N/A	$3.86B	$159.85M	N/A	1,409
YSS York Space Systems	3.3927 of 5 stars	$25.02 +0.5%	$35.40 +41.5%	N/A	$3.24B	$396.29M	N/A	670	Gap Up
RDW Redwire	2.7317 of 5 stars	$11.32 +0.1%	$15.44 +36.4%	-39.4%	$2.70B	$335.38M	N/A	1,410
VOYG Voyager Technologies	3.0635 of 5 stars	$34.14 -0.2%	$43.75 +28.1%	-25.6%	$1.83B	$166.42M	N/A	505
SWBI Smith & Wesson Brands	2.0567 of 5 stars	$14.95 flat	$16.50 +10.4%	+82.7%	$668.67M	$523.84M	37.38	1,386

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FLY vs. YSS, RDW, VOYG, SWBI, and POWW

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Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Competitors

FLY vs. YSS, RDW, VOYG, SWBI, and POWW

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to York Space Systems?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, YSS or FLY?

Does the media favor YSS or FLY?

Is YSS or FLY more profitable?

Do analysts prefer YSS or FLY?

Summary

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Redwire?

Which has better valuation & earnings, RDW or FLY?

Does the media favor RDW or FLY?

Do analysts recommend RDW or FLY?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of RDW or FLY?

Is RDW or FLY more profitable?

Summary

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Voyager Technologies?

Does the media refer more to FLY or VOYG?

Do analysts prefer FLY or VOYG?

Is FLY or VOYG more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FLY or VOYG?

Summary

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Smith & Wesson Brands?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in FLY or SWBI?

Is FLY or SWBI more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FLY or SWBI?

Does the media refer more to FLY or SWBI?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, FLY or SWBI?

Summary

How does Firefly Aerospace compare to Outdoor?

Is FLY or POWW more profitable?

Do analysts recommend FLY or POWW?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in FLY or POWW?

Which has better earnings and valuation, FLY or POWW?

Does the media refer more to FLY or POWW?

Summary

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FLY vs. The Competition

Firefly Aerospace Competitors List

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