BKSY BlackSky Technology Inc.
Executive Summary
Six major institutional sellers (Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Invesco, UBS, Two Sigma, BofA) reduced their BKSY positions by a net ~$12.5M in Q3 2025, overwhelmingly from passive/quant managers, while only two small buyers (Citadel and Legal & General) added a combined $4.1M. The 3:1 seller-to-buyer ratio and $8.2M net outflow signal broad institutional de-risking, likely tied to the company's cash-burn profile and lack of near-term profitability catalysts.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$8.2M
▲ Buyers (2)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel | DOUBLED | +1768.7% | $3.8M | $3.6M |
| Legal & General Group | DOUBLED | +788.9% | $558.0K | $494.0K |
▼ Sellers (6)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | TRIM | -27.1% | $9.0M | -$2.6M |
| Wells Fargo | NEAR_EXIT | -84.2% | $2.6M | -$2.2M |
| Invesco | TRIM | -37% | $8.7M | -$3.3M |
| UBS | TRIM | -41.7% | $3.8M | -$1.6M |
| Two Sigma | TRIM | -35.4% | $3.8M | -$1.4M |
| BofA | TRIM | -37.2% | $3.7M | -$1.4M |
Actionable Insight
The broad-based selling from passive/quant managers suggests a coordinated de-risking ahead of Q4 earnings or a potential secondary offering. Monitor for any 8-K or S-3 filing that could confirm the thesis. The Citadel doubling is a small counter-signal but from a trivial base — not enough to offset the seller weight.
Key Facts
- 6 sellers reduced holdings by a net ~$12.5M vs 2 buyers adding $4.1M — net outflow of ~$8.2M
- Morgan Stanley trimmed 27.1% ($2.6M), Invesco trimmed 37.0% ($3.3M), Wells Fargo near-exited (-84.2%, $2.2M)
- Citadel doubled its position (+1768.7%, +$3.6M) and Legal & General doubled (+788.9%, +$494K) — both from tiny bases
- All 6 sellers are mega-passive or quant managers; the two buyers are a quant and an asset manager
- Historical reports on BKSY show strong positive T+20 alpha (+14.5% avg), but the current cluster is the first bearish signal
Financial Impact
Net institutional outflow of ~$8.2M in Q3 2025, with sellers reducing positions by $12.5M and buyers adding $4.1M
Risk Factors
- Passive/quant selling may reflect index rebalancing rather than fundamental deterioration
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; the cluster may have already been unwound or reversed
- Citadel's large percentage increase from a tiny base could signal a catalyst the market hasn't priced yet
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-BKSY-2025-Q3 |
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Jun 11, 2026
1d ago
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144
| $35.94 awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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Jun 11, 2026
2d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $34.52 awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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May 27, 2026
17d ago
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EFFECT
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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May 22, 2026
21d ago
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8-K
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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May 22, 2026
21d ago
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424B5
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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May 22, 2026
21d ago
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S-3ASR
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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May 7, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
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8-K
| — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
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Feb 28, 2026
15w ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $21.61 $48.77 | ▲ +125.68% | ▲ +116.36% | — |
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Feb 26, 2026
15w ago
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8-K
| $19.99 $44.65 | ▲ +123.36% | ▲ +115.61% | — |
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