Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) Cash Flow Statement
Where FLY’s cash came from and went, 2025
December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars- Cash from operations
- −$204.9M
- Capital expenditures
- $32.8M 20.5% of revenue
- Free cash flow
- −$237.8M −148.7% margin
- Returned to shareholders
- $5.0M
- Change in cash
- $655.4M cash at year-end $793.0M
Drawn to scale: where the cash came from and how it was used. Hover for values.
FLY operating cash flow, capex and free cash flow
FLY cash flow trends, 2023–2025
| Metric | Trend | Then | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | −$93.4M2023 | −$204.9M2025 | — | |
| Capital expenditures | $77.2M2023 | $32.8M2025 | −34.8%/yr | |
| Free cash flow | −$170.7M2023 | −$237.8M2025 | — | |
| Free cash flow margin | −309.0%2023 | −148.7%2025 | +160.3 pts | |
| Stock-based compensation | $1.6M2023 | $17.8M2025 | +232.7%/yr | |
| Dividends paid | $02023 | $5.0M2025 | — | |
| Capex / revenue | 139.9%2023 | 20.5%2025 | −119.3 pts |
Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.
FLY cash flow by activity
FLY net income vs operating cash flow
Operating cash flow above net income usually means earnings are backed by cash (depreciation and stock-based pay are non-cash expenses).
FLY cash flow statement
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Net income | −$298.3M | −$231.1M | −$135.5M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $23.2M | $12.5M | $4.7M |
| Stock-based compensation | $17.8M | $1.8M | $1.6M |
| Change in working capital | $3.7M | $45.6M | $33.4M |
| Other non-cash items | $48.8M | $13.5M | $2.3M |
| Cash from operating activities | −$204.9M | −$157.7M | −$93.4M |
| Investing activities | |||
| Capital expenditures | −$32.8M | −$32.7M | −$77.2M |
| Investments (net) | −$91.6M | −$32.7M | −$70.0M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | −$277.1M | $32.7M | $77.2M |
| Cash from investing activities | −$401.6M | −$32.7M | −$70.0M |
| Financing activities | |||
| Dividends paid | −$5.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Net borrowing (repayment) | $104.3M | $45.2M | $120.1M |
| Shares issued | $1.18B | $189.0M | $149.8M |
| Other financing | −$13.1M | −$1.5M | −$29.2M |
| Cash from financing activities | $1.26B | $232.8M | $240.7M |
| Summary | |||
| Net change in cash | $655.4M | $42.4M | $77.3M |
| Cash at end of period | $793.0M | $137.6M | $95.1M |
| Free cash flow | −$237.8M | −$190.3M | −$170.7M |
| Free cash flow margin | −148.7% | −313.1% | −309.0% |
| Capex / revenue | 20.5% | 53.8% | 139.9% |
| Jun '26 | Mar '26 | Dec '25 | Sep '25 | Jun '25 | Mar '25 | Dec '24 | Sep '24 | Jun '24 | Mar '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||||||||
| Net income | −$92.3M | −$96.7M | −$41.1M | −$133.4M | −$63.8M | −$60.1M | −$84.1M | −$40.8M | −$53.5M | −$52.8M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $14.0M | $15.9M | $9.6M | $5.6M | $3.9M | $4.0M | $6.0M | $3.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Stock-based compensation | $17.0M | $12.5M | $12.6M | $4.0M | $760,000 | $431,000 | $545,000 | $462,000 | $425,000 | $409,000 |
| Change in working capital | −$18.7M | $2.3M | −$15.0M | −$2.8M | $23.9M | −$2.4M | $32.2M | −$3.7M | $27.4M | −$10.1M |
| Other non-cash items | −$1.5M | $3.4M | −$33.5M | $73.6M | $7.2M | $1.5M | $5.1M | $4.0M | $3.9M | $423,000 |
| Cash from operating activities | −$81.6M | −$62.5M | −$67.3M | −$53.0M | −$28.1M | −$56.5M | −$40.3M | −$36.6M | −$20.2M | −$60.6M |
| Investing activities | ||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | −$24.7M | −$16.3M | −$12.1M | −$8.9M | −$9.2M | −$2.7M | −$2.7M | −$8.2M | −$17.3M | −$4.5M |
| Investments (net) | $50.0M | −$125.0M | — | −$8.9M | −$9.2M | −$2.7M | −$2.7M | −$8.2M | −$17.3M | −$4.5M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | −$3.7M | $0 | −$368.7M | $8.9M | $9.2M | $2.7M | — | — | $17.3M | $4.5M |
| Cash from investing activities | $21.6M | −$141.3M | −$380.8M | −$8.9M | −$9.2M | −$2.7M | — | — | −$17.3M | −$4.5M |
| Financing activities | ||||||||||
| Dividends paid | — | — | $0 | −$5.0M | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net borrowing (repayment) | −$733,000 | −$262.0M | $258.0M | −$149.7M | −$1.9M | −$2.1M | −$26.0M | $48.0M | — | — |
| Shares issued | $184.1M | $0 | $0 | $995.1M | $68.8M | $115.3M | $166.9M | $0 | $96,000 | $22.1M |
| Other financing | $10.3M | −$891,000 | −$13.0M | −$4.1M | −$345,000 | $748,000 | $219,000 | −$125,000 | $21.8M | −$213,000 |
| Cash from financing activities | $193.6M | −$262.9M | $245.0M | $836.4M | $66.5M | $113.9M | $141.0M | $47.9M | $21.9M | $21.9M |
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Net change in cash | $133.6M | −$466.8M | −$203.0M | $789.9M | $29.3M | $54.7M | $98.1M | $3.1M | −$15.6M | −$43.2M |
| Cash at end of period | $459.8M | $326.2M | $793.0M | $996.0M | $221.5M | $192.3M | $137.6M | $39.4M | $36.3M | $51.9M |
| Free cash flow | −$106.3M | −$78.9M | −$79.3M | −$62.0M | −$37.3M | −$59.2M | −$42.9M | −$44.8M | −$37.6M | −$65.1M |
| Free cash flow margin | −90.3% | −97.5% | −137.5% | −201.3% | −239.7% | −106.0% | −475.0% | −200.2% | −178.3% | −782.6% |
| Capex / revenue | 21.0% | 20.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% | 59.1% | 4.8% | 29.4% | 36.7% | 82.3% | 54.1% |
Negative numbers are cash paid out. Quarterly columns are labeled by the month the quarter ended. Figures in U.S. dollars as reported; data from EODHD.
FLY cash generation
In fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), Firefly Aerospace generated -$204.9 million of cash from operations and spent $32.8 million on capital expenditures, leaving free cash flow of -$237.8 million, −148.7% of revenue. It returned $5.0 million to shareholders through dividends ($5.0 million) and net share buybacks ($0). Cash and equivalents rose by $655.4 million over the year.
Related: FLY income statement, FLY balance sheet. See the FLY stock overview for the latest quote and news.
FLY cash flow FAQ
What is Firefly Aerospace's free cash flow?
Firefly Aerospace's free cash flow was -$237.8 million in fiscal 2025: -$204.9 million of operating cash flow minus $32.8 million of capital expenditures It was -$190.3 million a year earlier..
How much cash does Firefly Aerospace generate from operations?
Firefly Aerospace generated -$204.9 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025.
How much does Firefly Aerospace spend on capital expenditures?
Firefly Aerospace spent $32.8 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, 20.5% of revenue, compared with $32.7 million the year before.
How much does Firefly Aerospace pay in dividends?
Firefly Aerospace paid $5.0 million in dividends in fiscal 2025.