Velo3D (Nasdaq: VELO) on October 15 released preliminary unaudited Q3 revenue guidance: an estimated $19.5M–$20.5M, up approximately 43%–51% year-over-year (Q3 2025: $13.6M). Final financial results will be released the week of November 9. The guidance implies a 1%–6% sequential decline from Q2 ($20.66M), with growth slowing from 52.3% in Q2; shares closed down about 5.7% on the announcement day. The company's full-year 2026 guidance of $65M–$75M and its target of turning EBITDA positive in the second half were not updated in the preliminary release, and the market reaction was cautious. For the powder industry: Velo3D's revenue growth reflects resilient U.S. defense/aerospace demand for metal AM, and its installed base is a leading indicator of nickel-based and titanium alloy powder demand, making it useful for tracking downstream powder demand.