New York, Jan 23, 2026, 11:32 EST — Regular session
Redwire Corporation shares climbed once more on Friday, building on a strong two-day surge as investors targeted the defense supplier and other small-cap stocks amid heavy trading. By 11:18 a.m. EST, the stock had gained $1.36, or roughly 11.4%, reaching $13.34 after peaking at $13.72 earlier in the session.
The gain comes after Thursday’s 17.45% surge, with Redwire closing at $11.98 following a volatile stretch marked by heavy turnover. Over 33 million shares changed hands on Thursday, far outpacing Friday’s volume to date. 1
Markets are reacting to fresh headlines from the White House and NATO after President Donald Trump touted a potential deal for U.S. access to Greenland, tying it to his “Golden Dome” missile-defense system. “I think there will be concrete discussions about Golden Dome,” Marc Jacobsen, a professor at the Royal Danish Defence College, told Reuters. But the report noted that the details of any agreement remain vague. 2
Redwire has caught traders’ attention as a potential winner, having positioned itself within that theme. The company’s website highlights its efforts to “explore multiple solutions” for Golden Dome, showcasing its SabreSat very-low-Earth-orbit spacecraft, space-based sensors, and a rocket-systems collaboration with X-Bow Systems. 3
Earlier this month, Redwire announced it would retire the Edge Autonomy brand and reorganize into two segments: Space, headed by Mike Gold, and Defense Tech, led by Steve Adlich. CEO Peter Cannito described the change as a way to “optimize our business for operational execution.” The company plans to share more details on the new reporting structure when it releases fourth-quarter results. 4
Options activity caught some eyes. MarketBeat noted roughly 25,002 call options on Redwire changed hands Thursday; these contracts let buyers snag shares at a predetermined price. 5
But the jump leaves little margin for error, especially if policy news softens or the schedule for a new missile-defense project delays. Redwire has also launched an at-the-market equity program, letting it sell shares gradually up to $250 million—a move investors typically see as a dilution risk when the stock climbs. 6
Traders are now waiting for clearer signs from Washington on what “Golden Dome” will mean for budget and procurement. The Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting will put the broader market’s risk appetite to the test, with the policy decision coming on Jan. 28. 7
