Redwire (RDW) Competitors

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

Should you buy Redwire stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Redwire 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 Redwire include Firefly Aerospace (FLY), York Space Systems (YSS), Voyager Technologies (VOYG), Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), and Outdoor (POWW). These companies are all part of the "defense" industry.

How does Redwire compare to Firefly Aerospace?

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

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

Firefly Aerospace currently has a consensus price target of $40.56, suggesting a potential downside of 4.30%. Redwire has a consensus price target of $14.22, suggesting a potential upside of 1.50%. Given Redwire's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Redwire is more favorable than Firefly Aerospace.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Firefly Aerospace	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58

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
Firefly Aerospace	-181.16%	-40.96%	-18.90%
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%

In the previous week, Redwire had 2 more articles in the media than Firefly Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Redwire and 11 mentions for Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat Redwire's score of 0.34 indicating that Firefly Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Firefly Aerospace	2 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Redwire	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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
Firefly Aerospace	$159.85M	42.48	-$298.34M	-$8.15	N/A
Redwire	$335.38M	8.02	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A

Summary

Redwire beats Firefly Aerospace on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Redwire compare to York Space Systems?

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

8.1% of Redwire shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Redwire shares are owned 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.

Redwire presently has a consensus price target of $14.22, suggesting a potential upside of 1.50%. York Space Systems has a consensus price target of $36.40, suggesting a potential upside of 25.59%. Given York Space Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe York Space Systems is more favorable than Redwire.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
York Space Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.73

York Space Systems has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Redwire's net margin of -80.90%. York Space Systems' return on equity of 0.00% beat Redwire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%
York Space Systems	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Redwire had 4 more articles in the media than York Space Systems. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Redwire and 9 mentions for York Space Systems. Redwire's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat York Space Systems' score of 0.19 indicating that Redwire is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Redwire	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
York Space Systems	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

York Space Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Redwire.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Redwire	$335.38M	8.02	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A
York Space Systems	$386.20M	9.58	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

York Space Systems beats Redwire on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Redwire compare to Voyager Technologies?

Redwire (NYSE:RDW) and Voyager Technologies (NYSE:VOYG) are both defense companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Voyager Technologies has a net margin of -72.90% compared to Redwire's net margin of -80.90%. Redwire's return on equity of -11.68% beat Voyager Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%
Voyager Technologies	-72.90%	-18.42%	-10.64%

Redwire currently has a consensus price target of $14.22, suggesting a potential upside of 1.50%. Voyager Technologies has a consensus price target of $40.64, suggesting a potential upside of 11.96%. Given Voyager Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Voyager Technologies is more favorable than Redwire.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Voyager Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69

8.1% of Redwire shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Redwire shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.0% of Voyager Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Redwire had 4 more articles in the media than Voyager Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Redwire and 9 mentions for Voyager Technologies. Voyager Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Redwire's score of 0.34 indicating that Voyager Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Redwire	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Voyager Technologies	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Voyager Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Redwire. Voyager Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Redwire, 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	8.02	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A
Voyager Technologies	$167.16M	11.62	-$104.81M	-$2.78	N/A

Summary

Voyager Technologies beats Redwire on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Redwire compare to Smith & Wesson Brands?

Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) and Redwire (NYSE:RDW) are both defense companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Smith & Wesson Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Redwire. Redwire 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
Smith & Wesson Brands	$474.66M	1.42	$13.43M	$0.23	65.87
Redwire	$335.38M	8.02	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A

Smith & Wesson Brands has a net margin of 2.24% compared to Redwire's net margin of -80.90%. Smith & Wesson Brands' return on equity of 3.07% beat Redwire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Smith & Wesson Brands	2.24%	3.07%	2.04%
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%

In the previous week, Redwire had 12 more articles in the media than Smith & Wesson Brands. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Redwire and 1 mentions for Smith & Wesson Brands. Smith & Wesson Brands' average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Redwire's score of 0.34 indicating that Smith & Wesson Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Smith & Wesson Brands	Very Positive
Redwire	Neutral

Smith & Wesson Brands currently has a consensus price target of $14.00, suggesting a potential downside of 7.59%. Redwire has a consensus price target of $14.22, suggesting a potential upside of 1.50%. Given Redwire's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Redwire is more favorable than Smith & Wesson Brands.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Smith & Wesson Brands	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58

59.3% of Smith & Wesson Brands shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% of Redwire shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Smith & Wesson Brands shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Redwire shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Smith & Wesson Brands has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Redwire has a beta of 2.41, meaning that its share price is 141% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Smith & Wesson Brands beats Redwire on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Redwire compare to Outdoor?

Outdoor (NASDAQ:POWW) and Redwire (NYSE:RDW) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

26.4% of Outdoor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.1% of Redwire shares are held by institutional investors. 25.0% of Outdoor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Redwire shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Outdoor has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Redwire. Redwire is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Outdoor, 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
Outdoor	$49.40M	4.61	-$130.83M	$0.04	48.50
Redwire	$335.38M	8.02	-$226.55M	-$2.68	N/A

Redwire has a net margin of -80.90% compared to Outdoor's net margin of -161.16%. Outdoor's return on equity of -8.65% beat Redwire's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Outdoor	-161.16%	-8.65%	-7.16%
Redwire	-80.90%	-11.68%	-7.86%

In the previous week, Redwire had 11 more articles in the media than Outdoor. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Redwire and 2 mentions for Outdoor. Outdoor's average media sentiment score of 1.87 beat Redwire's score of 0.34 indicating that Outdoor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Outdoor	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Redwire	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Outdoor currently has a consensus price target of $2.40, suggesting a potential upside of 23.71%. Redwire has a consensus price target of $14.22, suggesting a potential upside of 1.50%. Given Outdoor's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Outdoor is more favorable than Redwire.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Outdoor	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Redwire	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58

Outdoor has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Redwire has a beta of 2.41, meaning that its share price is 141% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Outdoor beats Redwire on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

RDW vs. The Competition

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Metric	Redwire	AEROSP/DEFENSE Industry	Aerospace Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$2.20B	$49.29B	$29.94B	$22.91B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.28%	0.91%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	-5.23	19.51	48.44	27.68
Price / Sales	8.02	561.13	224.96	24.98
Price / Cash	N/A	17.30	28.31	25.31
Price / Book	2.48	6.71	8.01	4.67
Net Income	-$226.55M	$1.56B	$907.04M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	53.22%	4.10%	2.08%	-0.76%
1 Month Performance	43.13%	-1.67%	-1.65%	1.73%
1 Year Performance	20.90%	34.93%	48.49%	25.04%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
RDW Redwire	1.7272 of 5 stars	$14.01 +22.3%	$14.22 +1.5%	+0.6%	$2.20B	$335.38M	N/A	1,410	Analyst Forecast Options Volume Gap Up High Trading Volume
FLY Firefly Aerospace	1.9489 of 5 stars	$32.43 -2.8%	$38.13 +17.6%	N/A	$5.23B	$159.85M	N/A	1,409
YSS York Space Systems	N/A	$32.94 +2.7%	$36.40 +10.5%	N/A	$4.22B	$386.20M	N/A	670	Earnings Report
VOYG Voyager Technologies	2.2093 of 5 stars	$26.67 +4.3%	$40.64 +52.4%	N/A	$1.43B	$166.42M	N/A	505
SWBI Smith & Wesson Brands	1.8961 of 5 stars	$15.15 +1.2%	$14.00 -7.6%	+50.9%	$674.08M	$486.22M	65.87	1,416

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Redwire (RDW) Competitors

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

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How does Redwire compare to Voyager Technologies?

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How does Redwire compare to Smith & Wesson Brands?

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How does Redwire compare to Outdoor?

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Redwire (RDW) Competitors

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

How does Redwire compare to Firefly Aerospace?

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

Do analysts prefer FLY or RDW?

Is FLY or RDW more profitable?

Does the media favor FLY or RDW?

Which has better earnings and valuation, FLY or RDW?

Summary

How does Redwire compare to York Space Systems?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of RDW or YSS?

Do analysts recommend RDW or YSS?

Is RDW or YSS more profitable?

Does the media refer more to RDW or YSS?

Which has better earnings & valuation, RDW or YSS?

Summary

How does Redwire compare to Voyager Technologies?

Is RDW or VOYG more profitable?

Do analysts prefer RDW or VOYG?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of RDW or VOYG?

Does the media favor RDW or VOYG?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, RDW or VOYG?

Summary

How does Redwire compare to Smith & Wesson Brands?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, SWBI or RDW?

Is SWBI or RDW more profitable?

Does the media refer more to SWBI or RDW?

Do analysts recommend SWBI or RDW?

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

Which has more volatility and risk, SWBI or RDW?

Summary

How does Redwire compare to Outdoor?

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

Which has higher valuation and earnings, POWW or RDW?

Is POWW or RDW more profitable?

Does the media refer more to POWW or RDW?

Do analysts recommend POWW or RDW?

Which has more volatility and risk, POWW or RDW?

Summary

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RDW vs. The Competition

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