Redwire Stock Is Getting Hammered Wednesday: What's Going On?

Redwire Corp (NASDAQ:RDW) is under pressure Wednesday, with shares pulling back as a major shareholder unloads $114 million in stock even after the company secured a role in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) $151 billion SHIELD program. Here’s what investors need to know.

• Redwire stock is showing notable weakness. Why is RDW stock dropping?

Major Shareholder Sells $114 Million Stake

According to a regulatory filing released Friday evening, Redwire's major private-equity backer AE Industrial Partners sold nearly 8.8 million shares for more than $114 million at a weighted average price of $13.07, a move that suggests the firm is locking in gains rather than positioning for additional upside.

The sizable disposal also adds to near-term supply in the market, which can pressure the share price as investors reassess the commitment of a key backer.

Redwire Lands Spot On $151 Billion MDA SHIELD Contract

Redwire recently won a place on the MDA’s multi-vendor SHIELD IDIQ contract, part of a broader $151 billion program to strengthen U.S. homeland defense.

The announcement initially lifted the stock, but the latest pullback suggests short-term traders are taking profits after a strong run, while longer-term investors wait for details on the size, timing and margins of future SHIELD task orders.

Volatility like this is typical for high-beta defense and space names following major contract wins.

How the SHIELD Deal Could Transform Redwire's Growth

The award underscores Redwire's evolution from niche space technology provider to a serious national-defense contractor with access to larger, more durable revenue streams.

Securing a seat on SHIELD gives the company pre-approved access to compete for multi-year military projects and supports its acquisition of drone maker Edge Autonomy, whose cameras, antennas and unmanned systems align directly with SHIELD's needs.

Instead of relying on smaller one-off science missions, Redwire can now pursue higher-value, recurring government work that has the potential to stabilize and grow its revenue base over time.

Why Redwire’s Current Position Signals Caution

Redwire is currently trading 12.6% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 18.3% above its 100-day SMA, demonstrating some short-term weakness but longer-term strength. Shares have decreased by 58.58% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs.

The RSI is at 53.00, which is considered neutral territory, while MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.

• Key Resistance: $12.00
• Key Support: $9.50

Redwire’s Business Model

Redwire is engaged in mission-critical space solutions and reliable components for the next-generation space economy. It assists its customers in solving the complex challenges of future space missions and industries.

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $11.30. Recent analyst moves include:

• HC Wainwright & Co.: Buy (Maintains Target to $22.00) (Dec. 23, 2025)
• Keybanc: Initiated with Sector Weight (Dec. 19, 2025)
• Cantor Fitzgerald: Overweight (Lowers Target to $9.00) (Dec. 10, 2025)

Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Redwire, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

• Momentum: Weak (Score: 4.47) — Stock is underperforming the broader market.

The Verdict: Redwire’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a weak momentum score, indicating that the stock is struggling relative to the broader market. Investors should monitor the stock closely as it navigates through these challenging conditions.

Top ETF Exposure

• State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:FITE): 1.86% Weight
• State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (NYSE:ROKT): 4.28% Weight

Significance: Because RDW carries significant weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.

RDW Stock Shows Volatility

RDW Price Action: Redwire shares were down 13.23% at $9.73 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Redwire stock swung widely over the past year, falling from highs near $26 to a low around $5 before rebounding. While shares remain below the 200-day moving average, the recent move back above shorter-term averages suggests a potential base is forming after a prolonged downtrend.

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