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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.83 | Market Cap: $83.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.83
Market Cap: $83.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more.
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -147%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.9%
1   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.1%
2   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 63%
3   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 101%
4   Key risks
CMTL key risks include [1] a fragile financial position strained by high debt obligations and a history of covenant breaches, Show more.
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more.
1 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -147%
2 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.9%
3 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.1%
4 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 63%
5 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 101%
6 Key risks
CMTL key risks include [1] a fragile financial position strained by high debt obligations and a history of covenant breaches, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CMTL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Following are key points contributing to Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) stock movement between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025: 1. Successful Operational Turnaround and Improved Profitability

Comtech Telecommunications reported a significant operational turnaround in its first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending October 31, 2025. The company saw a 153.3% year-over-year surge in gross profit, reaching $36.8 million, largely due to a strategic focus on products and enhanced operational efficiencies. The operating loss dramatically improved to $2.8 million, down from a $129.2 million loss in the same period last year. Notably, the Satellite and Space Communications segment achieved a GAAP operating profit exceeding $3 million, a substantial recovery from a $119 million operating loss in the prior year. 2. Consistent Positive Operating Cash Flow and Enhanced Liquidity

The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flows, reporting $8.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a substantial improvement from previous negative cash flow periods. Additionally, Comtech's total liquidity at the end of the first quarter stood at $51 million, marking its healthiest financial position in an extended period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CMTL Return-40%17%-47%-30%-52%-22%-91%
Peers Return-1%32%3%1%-9%62%101%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CMTL Win Rate42%58%42%42%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate50%68%50%52%53%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CMTL Max Drawdown-67%-2%-63%-37%-81%-69% 
Peers Max Drawdown-35%-5%-19%-24%-25%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VSAT, LHX, MSI, IRDM, GD. See CMTL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCMTLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-74.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven298.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-68.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven217.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-42.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven72.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven235 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.0%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven169.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1480 days

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In The Past

Comtech Telecommunications's stock fell -74.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/11/2021. A -74.9% loss requires a 298.0% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
10.4%10.4%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
10.7%10.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.2%12.2%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
4.2%4.2%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
13.6%13.6%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
10.4%10.4%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
10.7%10.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.2%12.2%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
4.2%4.2%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
13.6%13.6%0.0%

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Financials

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Mkt Price2.8532.17278.72374.4916.59336.41155.45
Mkt Cap0.14.052.162.51.890.628.0
Rev LTM4954,58321,37311,09487251,5097,838
Op Inc LTM-9-502,3662,7852335,3271,299
FCF LTM121472,1642,3843054,8121,235
FCF 3Y Avg-30-4381,8282,0472793,3951,053
CFO LTM221,0592,5072,6123965,7191,783
CFO 3Y Avg-187592,2082,2933584,3501,483

Growth & Margins

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Rev Chg LTM-1.9%1.2%2.9%6.4%7.3%11.9%4.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.2%24.0%8.4%9.5%8.6%9.9%9.1%
Rev Chg Q-4.1%1.7%2.4%5.2%6.7%10.6%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.0%0.4%0.6%1.3%1.7%2.5%0.9%
Op Mgn LTM-1.9%-1.1%11.1%25.1%26.7%10.3%10.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-4.8%-10.0%10.4%23.8%19.2%10.2%10.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM9.1%1.3%0.2%0.1%1.3%0.0%0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM4.4%23.1%11.7%23.5%45.5%11.1%17.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-3.4%17.9%11.0%21.9%43.3%9.3%14.5%
FCF/Rev LTM2.5%3.2%10.1%21.5%35.0%9.3%9.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.7%-12.1%9.2%19.6%33.7%7.3%8.2%

Valuation

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Mkt Cap0.14.052.162.51.890.628.0
P/S0.20.92.76.92.11.82.0
P/EBIT--22.625.58.016.819.7
P/E-3.4-7.633.736.014.721.818.3
P/CFO3.53.722.829.24.716.110.4
Total Yield-29.6%-13.2%4.5%3.7%10.2%6.3%4.1%
Dividend Yield0.2%0.0%1.6%0.9%3.4%1.7%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--4.2%3.1%9.6%4.4%4.3%
D/E--0.20.11.00.10.2
Net D/E--0.20.10.90.10.1

Returns

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
1M Rtn-8.7%-3.6%-3.1%-0.5%2.8%-1.6%-2.3%
3M Rtn17.3%-0.6%-0.7%-21.4%-9.1%3.9%-0.6%
6M Rtn37.7%141.7%13.0%-7.0%-41.3%21.9%17.5%
12M Rtn-10.4%252.0%30.0%-18.0%-42.0%29.4%9.5%
3Y Rtn-77.2%7.5%39.3%53.4%-65.1%45.7%23.4%
1M Excs Rtn-9.4%-4.3%-3.9%-1.3%2.1%-2.3%-3.1%
3M Excs Rtn13.1%5.4%-2.4%-22.2%-12.2%2.8%0.2%
6M Excs Rtn25.3%129.3%0.6%-19.3%-53.7%9.6%5.1%
12M Excs Rtn-26.3%233.5%16.2%-30.5%-54.4%19.4%-5.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-147.0%-62.1%-31.9%-25.0%-134.0%-24.8%-47.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Satellite and Space Communications324338280375 
Allerium216212207207 
Unallocated corporate expenses 00  
Commercial Solutions    354
Government Solutions    263
Total540550486582617


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Allerium22121925 
CEO transition costs-3    
Unallocated corporate expenses-44-42-47-118-40
Satellite and Space Communications-5415-624 
Commercial Solutions    35
Government Solutions    20
Total-80-15-34-6815


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Allerium456460461463 
Satellite and Space Communications422515487508 
Unallocated assets34    
Unallocated corporate expenses 21262250
Commercial Solutions    648
Government Solutions    232
Total912996974993930


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity967,138
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-3.8%
Average Daily Volume140,349
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.89
Basic Shares Quantity29,618,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/10/20257.0%4.0%20.7%
6/9/2025-18.1%-20.5%13.0%
1/13/2025-43.3%-36.3%-46.7%
10/18/202416.4%4.5%-26.6%
6/18/202487.6%35.3%40.1%
3/18/2024-25.4%-29.8%-56.3%
10/12/202327.4%31.3%48.2%
6/8/2023-17.1%-21.7%-21.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive568
# Negative161513
Median Positive16.4%10.4%12.0%
Median Negative-16.1%-15.8%-23.7%
Max Positive87.6%35.3%48.2%
Max Negative-43.3%-36.3%-59.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251211202510-Q 10/31/2025
73120251110202510-K 7/31/2025
4302025609202510-Q 4/30/2025
1312025312202510-Q 1/31/2025
10312024113202510-Q 10/31/2024
73120241030202410-K 7/31/2024
4302024618202410-Q 4/30/2024
1312024318202410-Q 1/31/2024
103120231207202310-Q 10/31/2023
73120231012202310-K 7/31/2023
4302023608202310-Q 4/30/2023
1312023309202310-Q 1/31/2023
103120221208202210-Q 10/31/2022
7312022929202210-K 7/31/2022
4302022609202210-Q 4/30/2022
1312022310202210-Q 1/31/2022