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What are the expected capital‑expenditure requirements for the remaining Q2 milestones and the full year?

Answer

The press‑release you referenced – Virgin Galactic’s Q2 2025 earnings announcement and business update – does contain a discussion of the company’s capital‑expenditure (CapEx) plans, but the specific dollar amounts for the “remaining Q2 milestones” and the “full‑year” are not included in the excerpt you provided.

Below is a concise summary of what the release says about CapEx, together with guidance on where to locate the exact figures:

Item What the release says (based on the excerpt) Where the exact number would be found
Remaining Q2 milestones The company notes that it will continue to fund the development and testing of its SpaceShip systems through the remainder of the quarter, and that it has a “strong balance sheet, with over $500 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities” to support these activities. The detailed CapEx estimate for the remaining Q2 milestones is typically disclosed in the “Capital expenditures” or “Liquidity and capital resources” section of the full earnings release (often presented as a table or a bullet‑point figure).
Full‑year 2025 The release mentions that the company is planning its capital‑expenditure program for the entire year, again emphasizing the adequacy of its cash resources. The precise full‑year CapEx requirement is usually listed in the same “Capital expenditures” section of the complete press release or in the accompanying SEC filing (e.g., Form 8‑K or the company’s quarterly report).

How to obtain the exact numbers

  1. Read the full Business Wire release – The complete article (not just the truncated excerpt) will contain a paragraph titled “Capital expenditures” that spells out the expected spend for the remainder of Q2 and for the full year.
  2. Check Virgin Galactic’s investor relations site – The company posts its earnings releases, SEC filings, and supplemental slides. Look for the Q2 2025 earnings release (often a PDF titled “Q2 2025 Financial Results and Business Update”).
  3. Review the SEC filing – Companies are required to file a Form 8‑K for quarterly results. The “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” (MD&A) section will list the projected CapEx for the quarter and the year.

Why the numbers matter

  • Remaining Q2 milestones – Knowing the CapEx needed to finish the quarter’s milestones (e.g., final flight‑test hardware, ground‑support infrastructure, or software upgrades) helps investors gauge whether the company can stay on schedule without needing additional external financing.
  • Full‑year CapEx – The annual estimate reflects the total spend required to bring the SpaceShip 2 vehicle to operational status, complete the “test‑flight” campaign, and prepare for commercial ticket sales. It is a key input for cash‑flow modeling and for assessing the sustainability of the $500 million cash buffer the company highlighted.

Bottom line

  • The exact capital‑expenditure amounts for the remaining Q2 milestones and the full year are not present in the snippet you shared.
  • To answer the question definitively, you’ll need to consult the complete Virgin Galactic Q2 2025 earnings release (or the associated SEC filing).

If you can provide the full text of the press release or the relevant section of the filing, I can extract the precise figures for you. Otherwise, the steps above will guide you to the information you need.

Other Questions About This News

What is the revised cash‑runway outlook given the disclosed $500 million cash balance? How will the Q2 2025 results and business update affect Virgin Galactic's short‑term stock price momentum? Did the company address any operational risks or supply‑chain constraints that could affect future performance? How might the strong balance sheet influence potential strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or new program investments? What are the management's expectations for cash‑flow generation once commercial flights become operational? Is there any indication of changes in the cost per seat, pricing strategy, or load‑factor assumptions? How does the current progress compare to Virgin Galactic's original development timeline and to competitors such as SpaceX’s Starship or Blue Origin? What regulatory or licensing updates were received or are pending that could impact launch schedules? What specific milestones were achieved on the SpaceShip systems and structures during Q2? Did the company provide updated revenue or ticket‑sales guidance for FY 2025 and beyond?