Sydney, Jan 28, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed
- DroneShield shares dropped as investors absorbed the latest quarterly cash-flow figures and new investor documents.
- Traders are gauging the speed at which new orders turn into cash as the company approaches its full-year audit period.
- Upcoming triggers for the stock are the release of the company’s audited FY2025 results and its reporting dates set for February.
Shares of Australia’s DroneShield Ltd dropped 5.5% to finish at A$3.95 on Wednesday, hitting a low of A$3.93 during the session. The move came as investors digested a late-January update on cash inflows and growth prospects. 1
The counter-drone equipment maker reported in its quarterly activities report and Appendix 4C cash flow statement for the three months ended Dec. 31 that customer revenue increased to A$51.3 million. Customer cash receipts also jumped, reaching A$63.5 million. Operating cash flow came in positive at A$7.7 million for the quarter and A$23.4 million over the past 12 months. At quarter-end, cash and cash equivalents stood at roughly A$210.4 million.
Why it matters now: the stock’s action has shifted, driven less by headline order wins and more by contract timing, deliveries, and cash conversion. The December-quarter figures remain unaudited, setting up the next audit as a key moment to see if margins and cash flow can sustain after a year of rapid expansion.
During the earnings call for the December quarter, CEO Oleg Vornik highlighted a surge in sales and receipts, saying the company had “started really strongly on the 2026.” 2
DroneShield highlighted several updates “during and subsequent to the quarter,” such as an AI software launch, the opening of a South Australia R&D facility, and multiple contracts—covering European military orders as well as deals across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
The company’s investor presentation flagged a January 2026 sales pipeline of A$2.09 billion but cautioned these opportunities are “unweighted” and might not convert into actual sales. 3
That caveat lies at the heart of the risk: defence and security contracts may be delayed, order volumes can shift, and turning the pipeline into actual revenue is often uneven. On top of that, a stronger Australian dollar can reduce the local-currency worth of international sales.
As the market stays closed, attention shifts to whether the pullback carries over into Thursday’s session and if the March-quarter delivery and cash receipt updates keep pace with those from December.
DroneShield’s next key date is Feb. 24, set for its annual and preliminary reporting updates, as listed on Market Index’s company calendar. 4
