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To own MDA Space, you need to believe that its CAD 4.4 billion backlog, AURORA digital satellite line, and robotics programs can translate into durable, high-value infrastructure work for government and commercial customers. The latest update reinforces the near term catalyst of converting that backlog into revenue and adjusted EBITDA in 2025, while contract and program execution remain the most important risks, particularly around large, long-cycle satellite and robotics projects.
Among recent announcements, the CAD 44.7 million RADARSAT Constellation Mission replenishment contract and related RADARSAT+ work stand out, because they sit directly on top of the backlog story and highlight ongoing demand for Earth observation capabilities. For investors watching catalysts, this kind of government program supports backlog visibility, but it also underlines how dependent the thesis is on timely delivery and cost control across multiple complex missions.
Yet investors should also weigh how concentrated, long-cycle contracts could affect results if timelines, customer needs, or regulatory approvals change...
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MDA Space's narrative projects CA$2.6 billion revenue and CA$271.2 million earnings by 2028. This requires 24.5% yearly revenue growth and about CA$156.5 million earnings increase from CA$114.7 million today.
Uncover how MDA Space's forecasts yield a CA$40.19 fair value, a 46% upside to its current price.
Seventeen members of the Simply Wall St Community currently see fair value for MDA Space anywhere between about CA$5.71 and CA$55, with many estimates clustered in the CA$20 to CA$35 range. When you compare that breadth of opinion with the reliance on large constellation and government contracts as key growth drivers, it becomes clear why examining several alternative views on the company’s prospects can be useful.
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