SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026|No. 13114
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MDA Space Stock Sees Upgrade Amidst Strong Rocket Bookings and Infrastructure Growth

MDA Space has been upgraded to a buy rating following a surge in Q2 bookings and a raised 2026 revenue forecast, signaling long-term growth potential in the expanding space sector.

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Summary

  • MDA Space is evolving into a full-stack space infrastructure company, leveraging internal innovation and strategic acquisitions.
  • Q2 showed robust 34% YoY revenue growth and a surge in bookings, despite mild margin contraction and a YoY backlog decline.
  • Guidance for 2026 revenue was raised, but still signals near-term sluggishness; the long-term demand outlook is improving with significant contract wins.
  • Valuation has become attractive, with the forward P/E at 32.56 and a 12% forward PEG discount to the Industrials sector, justifying an upgrade to a buy rating.

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Introduction

Back in June, I initiated coverage on MDA Space Ltd. (MDA) (MDA:CA). While there were signs that the company was well positioned for long term tailwinds from the expanding space

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About MDA Stock

SymbolLast Price% Chg
MDA MDA Space Ltd.30.92-1.06%
Post30.950.10%
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Market Cap$5.02B

PE (FWD)32.25

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Rev Growth (YoY)38.30%

Short Interest-

Prev. Close$31.25

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SymbolLast Price% Chg
MDA MDA30.92-1.06%
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MDA:CA MDA:CA42.62-1.04%
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