Space data and analytics company Spire Global Inc (NYSE:SPIR) reported fourth quarter and fiscal year preliminary results after market close Wednesday. Here’s the highlights and why shares are racing higher.
What Happened: Spire reported fourth quarter revenue of $15 million, up 106% year-over-year. The total beat a street estimate of $13.17 million according to Benzinga Pro.
The fourth quarter total includes $1.5 million in revenue recognized from exactEarth, which the company acquired. Without the revenue recognition, fourth quarter revenue would have been up by 86% year-over-year.