DroneShield stock advances on defense demand and 2025 growth

DroneShield (AU000000DRO1) stock is anchored by 2025 revenue of AUD 57.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of AUD 5.2 million, while the company also reported full-year gross margin of 74% and cash of AUD 95.0 million at 31 December 2025.

Revenue up 90%

DroneShield reported 2025 revenue of AUD 57.5 million, up 90% from AUD 30.3 million in 2024, according to its investor relations reporting. Adjusted EBITDA reached AUD 5.2 million in 2025, compared with a loss in the prior year, and gross margin held at 74% for the period.

Cash and margin matter

The balance sheet ended 2025 with AUD 95.0 million in cash, giving the company more room to fund product development and sales execution. That matters because a defense technology business can grow fast only if margin and liquidity keep pace with demand.

Product focus in counter-drone systems

DroneShield builds counter-unmanned aircraft systems, including portable, vehicle-mounted, and fixed-site solutions used for detection and mitigation. The company said its commercial base and product mix helped support the 2025 margin profile and the step-up in revenue.

Closing level absent

The stock section is best read alongside the latest annual numbers: AUD 57.5 million revenue, AUD 5.2 million adjusted EBITDA, 74% gross margin, and AUD 95.0 million cash at 31 December 2025. Those figures frame the shares more clearly than any single intraday print.