Red Cat Holdings

Red Cat’s stock rose 7.1% premarket after a presidential proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported military drones and critical components (main customs effective September 3, 2026). As a US manufacturer of defense drones, Red Cat is likely to gain from the competitive disadvantage of foreign suppliers. The company also reported Q2 2026 revenue up 527% to $20.19 million, reaffirmed its full-year forecast of $150–180 million, and reported cash of $325.6 million; several analysts reiterated buy ratings. » More on de.investing.com

Red Cat appointed Mitch McDonald, with immediate effect, as divisional chief executive officer of its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) division. McDonald will assume strategic leadership and operational control of subsidiary companies Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, creating a unified management for the UAS portfolio. His focus will be on operational integration, scaling manufacturing, and delivering mission-ready systems for defense and security operations. » More on de.investing.com

Red Cat has agreed to a multi-year partnership with the Washington Commanders that will include events, fan experiences and programs during the NFL season to recognize active service members, veterans and their families. The company will run a marketing campaign with brand presence in Northwest Stadium, digital advertising inventory, charitable initiatives and game-day activations. Red Cat provides drone and robotics solutions for defense and security applications and emphasizes developing the next generation of autonomous systems for the military. » More on de.investing.com