York Space Systems Inc. (NYSE:YSS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

York Space Systems Inc. (NYSE:YSS) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twelve ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation and seven have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $33.40.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on YSS shares. Raymond James Financial cut shares of York Space Systems from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Needham & Company LLC reduced their target price on shares of York Space Systems from $33.00 to $18.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of York Space Systems in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded York Space Systems from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on York Space Systems in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $32.00 price objective on the stock.

Insider Transactions at York Space Systems

In other news, major shareholder Blackrock Portfolio Management sold 201,504 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.60, for a total value of $2,337,446.40. Following the transaction, the insider owned 16,717,285 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $193,920,506. This trade represents a 1.19% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 655,215 shares of company stock worth $8,390,822.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On York Space Systems

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd acquired a new position in York Space Systems in the second quarter valued at approximately $53,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company acquired a new stake in York Space Systems during the 2nd quarter worth $350,000. Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in shares of York Space Systems by 66.6% during the 2nd quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 19,019 shares of the company’s stock valued at $468,000 after acquiring an additional 7,603 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of York Space Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,162,000. Finally, BlackRock Inc. lifted its stake in shares of York Space Systems by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 19,212,689 shares of the company’s stock valued at $473,016,000 after purchasing an additional 200,250 shares during the period.

York Space Systems Stock Performance

York Space Systems stock opened at $10.92 on Monday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $20.98. The company has a current ratio of 5.53, a quick ratio of 5.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.42 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -39.00. York Space Systems has a 52 week low of $9.63 and a 52 week high of $44.54.

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported ($0.31) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.19) by ($0.12). The firm had revenue of $92.55 million during the quarter. On average, equities research analysts predict that York Space Systems will post -0.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting York Space Systems

Here are the key news stories impacting York Space Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company lowered its price target from $33 to $18 but maintained a Buy rating. The new target still implies significant upside from recent trading levels, indicating the analyst believes the selloff may be excessive and that York’s long-term opportunity remains intact. StreetInsider analyst note
• Neutral Sentiment: York Space Systems reported second-quarter revenue of $92.5 million, up 10% year over year, while gross profit more than doubled to $22.2 million. Management’s earnings call and presentation may provide additional detail on demand, contract timing, and the path to profitability. York Space Systems Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EBITDA remained negative at $9.5 million, and the company posted a quarterly loss of $39.3 million, or $0.31 per share. The loss was materially worse than analysts’ expected loss of $0.19 per share, raising concerns about cost control and near-term profitability. York Space Systems quarterly earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: York issued full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $375 million to $405 million, well below the approximately $555.3 million analyst consensus. The substantial outlook reduction is likely the biggest catalyst for the decline because it suggests weaker-than-expected contract timing, execution, or demand. York Space Systems financial results and guidance
• Negative Sentiment: A securities-fraud investigation by a law firm remains an additional overhang. The announcement reflects an attorney solicitation and allegations under investigation, not a finding of wrongdoing, but it may increase legal and reputational risk for investors. Securities fraud investigation announcement

About York Space Systems

York Space Systems is a leading, U.S.-based, space and defense prime(1) providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions for national security, government and commercial customers. York is one of the only space and defense primes with proprietary hardware and software capabilities designed to address customers’ complex mission requirements across the critical elements of the entire space ecosystem throughout the mission lifecycle. York is the number one provider to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (“PWSA”) by number of spacecraft operating in-orbit, by number of contracts, and by variety of contract types as of September 2025.