How to buy Blacksky Technology stock in Canada

BlackSky Technology, a satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence company, has gone public following the successful completion of its merger with Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Here's what we know about the merger and how investors in Canada can buy BlackSky (BKSY) stock.

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Blacksky Technology stock price (NYSE: BKSY)

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Blacksky Technology stocks at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-19.

Latest market close	$10.67
52-week range	$3.86 - $14.16
50-day moving average more info button	$8.50
200-day moving average more info button	$8.73
Wall St. target price	$12.86
PE ratio more info button	N/A
Dividend yield more info button	N/A
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$-2.25

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Blacksky Technology price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $10.5 from 2024-12-19

1 week (2024-12-13)	-0.10%
1 month (2024-11-21)	-1.59%
3 months (2024-09-20)	84.21%
6 months (2024-06-21)	951.05%

1 year (2023-12-21)	672.06%
2 years (2022-12-21)	-20.45%
3 years (2021-12-21)	43.2
5 years (2019-12-20)	78.4

Is Blacksky Technology stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Blacksky Technology stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Blacksky Technology's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Blacksky Technology's EBITDA

Blacksky Technology's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $1.4 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Blacksky Technology's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

To put Blacksky Technology's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.

• Loral Space-and-Communications (LORL.US): USD$-6896000
• Maxar Technologies (MAXR.US): USD$286 million
• Virgin Galactic (SPCE.US): USD$-389600992

Blacksky Technology financials

Revenue TTM	$107.2 million
Gross profit TTM	$29.5 million
Return on assets TTM	-11.69%
Return on equity TTM	-41.09%
Profit margin	-38.78%
Book value	$3.62
Market Capitalization more info button	$321.9 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

Blacksky Technology stock dividends

We're not expecting Blacksky Technology to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

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Have Blacksky Technology's stocks ever split?

Blacksky Technology's stocks were split on a 1:8 basis on 8 September 2024 . So if you had owned 8 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1 share. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Blacksky Technology stocks – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 700% higher stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Blacksky Technology stocks, which in turn could have impacted Blacksky Technology's stock price.

Blacksky Technology stock price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Blacksky Technology's stocks have ranged in value from as little as $3.86 up to $14.16. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta."

Beta is a measure of a stocks volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Blacksky Technology's is 0.919. This would suggest that Blacksky Technology's stocks are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

To put Blacksky Technology's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.

• Loral Space-and-Communications (LORL.US): 1.7678
• Maxar Technologies (MAXR.US): 0.8654
• Virgin Galactic (SPCE.US): 1.701

Blacksky Technology overview

BlackSky Technology Inc. provides geospatial intelligence, imagery and related data analytic products and services, and mission systems that include the development, integration, and operation of satellite and ground systems for government and commercial customers in North America, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's Spectra software platform processes a range of observations from its satellite constellation and various external data sources, including imaging, radar and radio frequency satellites, environmental sensors, asset tracking sensors, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connected devices, internet-enabled narrative sources, and a variety of geotemporal data feeds. It offers a range of services related to object, change and anomaly detection, site monitoring, and enhanced analytics, which helps to detect key pattern of life changes in critical locations, including strategic locations and infrastructure comprising ports, airports, and construction sites; retail activity; commodities stockpiles; and other sites that contain critical commodities and supply chain inventory. In addition, the company develops and delivers satellites and payload systems; and provides professional and engineering services. Its products and services are used in national security, supply chain intelligence, crisis management, critical infrastructure monitoring, economic intelligence, and other applications. BlackSky Technology Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What percentage of Blacksky Technology is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 10.354% of Blacksky Technology stocks are held by insiders and 60.27% by institutions. How many people work for Blacksky Technology?
Latest data suggests 279 work at Blacksky Technology. When does the fiscal year end for Blacksky Technology?
Blacksky Technology's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Blacksky Technology based?
Blacksky Technology's address is: 13241 Woodland Park Road, Herndon, VA, United States, 20171 What is Blacksky Technology's ISIN number?
Blacksky Technology's international securities identification number is: US09263B2079

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