May. 18 at 1:38 PM
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Initiated FLTCF at 5.47. Starlink Supplier
Filtronic (OTC: FLTCF / LSE: FTC) is becoming one of the more interesting “picks-and-shovels” plays tied to the explosive growth of SpaceX and its Starlink network.
Bullish Thesis for FLTCF
* Filtronic is no longer a small niche RF supplier. It is now a strategic supplier to SpaceX, providing high-frequency E-band solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) used in Starlink infrastructure.
* The company secured its largest contract ever with SpaceX worth approximately
$62.5 million, validating Filtronic’s technology and deepening the strategic relationship.
* SpaceX also received warrants tied to the partnership, creating long-term alignment between the two companies. Retail investors view this as a strong signal that Filtronic is more than just a temporary vendor.
Revenue Growth Story
Filtronic’s revenue trajectory has accelerated dramatically:
* FY2026 market expectations are around
$73 million revenue and approximately
$14 million EBITDA (converted from £55.5m revenue and £10.9m EBITDA using ~1.32 USD/GBP).
* H1 FY2026 revenue alone reached about
$33 million, while management stated they entered the second half with a record order book.
* The SpaceX contract announced in 2025 is expected to materially contribute to FY2027 and FY2028 revenue growth as production ramps.
* Beyond Starlink, Filtronic signed:
* a
$17.7 million multi-year European aerospace contract
* a
$17 million European defense contract
helping diversify revenue streams.
Why the Growth Could Continue
Filtronic operates in a very specialized segment: high-frequency RF and mmWave communications hardware. This is critical infrastructure for:
* satellite constellations
* aerospace communications
* military radar
* secure defense communications
Demand is rising because the world is moving toward:
* low-earth-orbit satellite networks
* AI-connected infrastructure
* defense modernization
* resilient global communications systems
Management specifically highlighted strong structural demand drivers in space, aerospace, and defense markets.
The Starlink Angle Is the Main Catalyst
The biggest reason bulls are interested in FLTCF is simple:
Starlink itself is growing at an enormous pace.
Industry forecasts estimate:
* Starlink could generate approximately
$16 billion to
$20 billion revenue in 2026
* subscribers may grow toward 16-18 million users
* enterprise, maritime, aviation, and government demand continue expanding rapidly.
As Starlink expands globally, it likely needs:
* more gateways
* more ground infrastructure
* more high-frequency RF hardware
* higher-performance amplifiers
That directly benefits Filtronic as a supplier.
Capacity Expansion + Technology Upgrade
Filtronic recently:
* moved into a larger manufacturing facility
* increased production capacity
* invested aggressively in next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) products.
Its new E-band GaN technology reportedly offers:
* higher output power
* better efficiency
* improved thermal performance
Those are key advantages for large-scale satellite communications infrastructure.
Why Some Investors Think It’s Still Undervalued
Bullish investors argue the market still values Filtronic like a small UK industrial supplier rather than a strategic satellite infrastructure company.
The thesis is that if:
* Starlink continues hypergrowth
* SpaceX increases orders
* Filtronic executes manufacturing scale-up
* margins remain healthy
then revenue and earnings could compound far faster than current expectations.