---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001753539-23-000099"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BKSY"
cik: "0001753539"
company_name: "BlackSky Technology Inc."
filed_at: "2023-11-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-08T09:51:42.613247+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BlackSky Q3 revenue up 26% to $21.3M; narrows 2023 revenue guidance to $84-90M

## Summary
- Net income of $0.7M vs net loss of $13.1M in prior-year quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $0.4M from loss of $6.6M; on track for positive Q4 2023.
- Imagery & software analytical services revenue $15.3M, up 11% YoY; professional & engineering services revenue $6.0M, up 86%.
- 2023 revenue guidance narrowed to $84-90M (33% YoY growth); capex expected $48-54M.
- Awarded over $9M in U.S. government contract expansions and an $8M international Ministry of Defense agreement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001753539-23-000099
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BKSY
- cik: 0001753539
- company_name: BlackSky Technology Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-11-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000175353923000099/0001753539-23-000099-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000175353923000099/bksy-20231108.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  BlackSky Technology Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $21.3 million, net income $0.7 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: the third quarter ended September 30, 2023
  - Revenue: $21.3 million
  - Net income: $0.7 million
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Technology Inc. (“BlackSky” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKSY) announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Third Quarter Financial Highlights: • Revenue of $21.3 million, up 26% from the prior year period • Imagery & software analytical services revenue grew 11% over the prior year quarter • Cost of sales, as a percent of revenue, related to
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1753539/000175353923000099/0001753539-23-000099-index.htm

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