MDA Space: Rocketing Bookings Don't Lie (Rating Upgrade)

Bay Area Ideas 5.62K Followers Follow 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. Just_Super/iStock via Getty Images 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 This article was written by Bay Area Ideas 5.62K Followers Follow I'm a full-time investor with a strong focus on the tech sector. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Distinction, major in Finance. I'm also a proud lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. My core values are: Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, & Respect. I always, to the best of my ability, hold true to these values which I believe are key for long-term success. I would like to invite all of my readers to leave their constructive criticism and feedback in the comments section so that I can further enhance the quality of my work moving forward. Thank you and God Bless America! Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Analyst's family has a beneficial long position in the shares of SPCX. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.