York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) – What Are Researchers Thinking About This Stock?

Shares of York Space Systems Inc. (NYSE:YSS) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the fifteen analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have assigned a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $17.04.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of York Space Systems from $32.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $13.50 target price (down from $36.00) on shares of York Space Systems in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of York Space Systems from $35.00 to $17.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of York Space Systems in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $14.00 price objective on shares of York Space Systems in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th.

York Space Systems Stock Performance

YSS opened at $6.84 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $9.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $21.01. The company has a current ratio of 5.34, a quick ratio of 5.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The stock has a market cap of $939.13 million and a PE ratio of -11.59. York Space Systems has a 1 year low of $6.67 and a 1 year high of $44.54.

York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported ($0.31) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.19) by ($0.12). The business had revenue of $92.55 million for the quarter. Sell-side analysts forecast that York Space Systems will post -1.73 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting York Space Systems

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

• Positive Sentiment: York announced additional details on two previously awarded U.S. Space Force task orders supporting the Space Data Network. The work involves development and demonstration activities, multi-vendor interoperability, and Space Exchange Point integration planning, potentially strengthening York’s position in national-security space programs. No contract value or material revenue impact was disclosed. York Space Systems Awarded Two Space Force Space Data Network Task Orders
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays initiated research coverage of York Space Systems. The available report does not provide an analyst rating or price target, limiting its immediate significance for valuation. York Space Systems Research Coverage Started at Barclays
• Negative Sentiment: Robbins LLP, Rosen Law Firm, Faruqi & Faruqi, Hagens Berman, and Robbins Geller issued investor notices regarding a pending federal securities class action. The case covers York securities sold in connection with its January 2026 IPO and purchases made from January 29 through May 11, 2026. Investors have until October 30, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status. The repeated notices increase visibility around the legal overhang, although the allegations have not been proven. Robbins LLP York Space Systems Investor Notice Rosen York Space Systems Investor Notice
• Negative Sentiment: One lawsuit notice alleges York told IPO investors it held an incumbent position ahead of Tranches 3 and 4, after which the Pentagon halted Tranche 3 funding. The notice states that YSS fell from $34.00 to as low as $9.33, highlighting the potential financial and reputational consequences if the claims advance. Levi and Korsinsky York Space Systems Lawsuit Notice

Insider Activity at York Space Systems

In other news, major shareholder Blackrock Portfolio Management sold 200,170 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.99, for a total value of $2,199,868.30. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 16,517,115 shares in the company, valued at $181,523,093.85. This trade represents a 1.20% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. In the last three months, insiders have sold 655,215 shares of company stock worth $8,390,822.

Institutional Trading of York Space Systems

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. grew its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 200,250 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of York Space Systems by 234.2% in the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 370,425 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,120,000 after acquiring an additional 259,577 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new stake in York Space Systems during the second quarter worth about $4,231,000. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan acquired a new position in York Space Systems during the second quarter valued at approximately $8,497,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new position in York Space Systems during the second quarter valued at approximately $45,381,000.

York Space Systems Company Profile

York Space Systems is a U.S. aerospace company that designs, manufactures and operates spacecraft for low Earth orbit (LEO) missions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company develops standardized, scalable satellite platforms intended to support communications, Earth observation, remote sensing and other space-based applications.

Its product portfolio includes the S-class spacecraft platform and related satellite systems, ground infrastructure and mission-operations capabilities.