Globalstar (GSAT)


Market Price (8/15/2026): $82.3 | Market Cap: $10.6 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services

Globalstar (GSAT)


Market Price (8/15/2026): $82.3
Market Cap: $10.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 204%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 87%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Future of Freight. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.4%, Dist 3Y High is -2.4%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 38x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 792x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 206%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.5%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%

Key risks
GSAT key risks include [1] its extreme customer concentration and over-dependence on Apple and [2] its precarious financial health, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 204%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 87%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Future of Freight. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.4%, Dist 3Y High is -2.4%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 38x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 792x
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 206%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.5%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%
7 Key risks
GSAT key risks include [1] its extreme customer concentration and over-dependence on Apple and [2] its precarious financial health, Show more.

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Weight = GSAT's share of each fund

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IWR0.03%
DFAS0.03%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Globalstar (GSAT) stock has remained largely at the same level since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Amazon Acquisition Agreement Acting as a Price Anchor. The definitive merger agreement announced on April 13, 2026, for Amazon to acquire Globalstar at $90 per share, has largely anchored the stock price during the specified period. While the stock has traded slightly below this offer (ranging between approximately $78.84 and $84.70), this reflects a typical discount due to the expected 2027 closing timeline and associated market uncertainties, rather than significant independent stock movement.

2. Mixed Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Report. Globalstar reported its fiscal Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026. While revenue increased by 17% year-over-year to $70.1 million, the company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.16, which significantly missed the consensus estimate of -$0.02. This substantial earnings miss, representing a negative surprise of 700.00%, likely counteracted any positive sentiment from revenue growth and the Amazon acquisition, contributing to the stock's range-bound performance.

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Globalstar (GSAT) stock has remained largely at the same level since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Amazon Acquisition Agreement Acting as a Price Anchor. The definitive merger agreement announced on April 13, 2026, for Amazon to acquire Globalstar at $90 per share, has largely anchored the stock price during the specified period. While the stock has traded slightly below this offer (ranging between approximately $78.84 and $84.70), this reflects a typical discount due to the expected 2027 closing timeline and associated market uncertainties, rather than significant independent stock movement.

2. Mixed Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Report. Globalstar reported its fiscal Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026. While revenue increased by 17% year-over-year to $70.1 million, the company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.16, which significantly missed the consensus estimate of -$0.02. This substantial earnings miss, representing a negative surprise of 700.00%, likely counteracted any positive sentiment from revenue growth and the Amazon acquisition, contributing to the stock's range-bound performance.

3. Postponement of HIBLEO-4 Satellite Replenishment Launch. The planned HIBLEO-4 satellite replenishment launch with SpaceX, initially scheduled for May 17, 2026, was postponed on May 15, 2026, to allow for more time to prepare the satellites. This delay, while for operational readiness, removed a near-term positive catalyst that could have driven upward price movement, thereby contributing to the stock remaining largely at the same level.

4. Regulatory Confirmation of Exclusive Spectrum Rights. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Space Bureau reaffirmed Globalstar's exclusive Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operating rights in the Big LEO spectrum band. This regulatory clarity, announced in fiscal Q1 2026, is a key positive for Globalstar's assets, particularly given Amazon's interest in the company for its direct-to-device capabilities. This confirmation provides fundamental support for the stock, preventing a downward trend and helping maintain its stable valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 0.1% change in GSAT stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 2.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268142026Change
Stock Price ($)82.3082.390.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2732812.8%
P/S Multiple38.437.9-1.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)127129-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution0.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GSAT0.1% 
Market (SPY)8.0%48.3%
Sector (XLC)-3.1%22.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.7% change in GSAT stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 27.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268142026Change
Stock Price ($)61.6282.3933.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2622817.0%
P/S Multiple29.837.927.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)127129-1.9%
Cumulative Contribution33.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GSAT33.7% 
Market (SPY)12.5%36.6%
Sector (XLC)-5.6%24.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 250.7% change in GSAT stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 224.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258142026Change
Stock Price ($)23.4982.39250.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)25428110.5%
P/S Multiple11.737.9224.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)126129-2.0%
Cumulative Contribution250.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GSAT250.7% 
Market (SPY)23.9%31.2%
Sector (XLC)6.2%15.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 408.6% change in GSAT stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 237.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238142026Change
Stock Price ($)16.2082.39408.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)17428160.9%
P/S Multiple11.237.9237.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)121129-6.5%
Cumulative Contribution408.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GSAT408.6% 
Market (SPY)75.6%30.1%
Sector (XLC)69.4%22.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GSAT Return243%15%46%7%97%35%1527%
Peers Return-1%-13%-2%45%107%79%355%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GSAT Win Rate42%50%50%42%50%75% 
Peers Win Rate55%47%53%38%57%68% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GSAT Max Drawdown-66%-45%-41%-51%-47%-20% 
Peers Max Drawdown-42%-43%-49%-43%-36%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: IRDM, VSAT, KVHI, ASTS, GRMN. See GSAT 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] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGSATS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven38 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-15.0%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven14 days18 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-15.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven105 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-41.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven14 days105 days

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In The Past

Globalstar's stock fell -23.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventGSATS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven38 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven105 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-41.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven14 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-36.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.0%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven18 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven60 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-73.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven279.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven3588 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-69.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven223.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven761 days123 days

Compare to IRDM, VSAT, KVHI, ASTS, GRMN

In The Past

Globalstar's stock fell -23.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Globalstar (GSAT)

Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) is a global provider of mobile satellite services, offering a comprehensive suite of communication and tracking solutions. The company's primary business involves delivering two-way voice and data satellite communication services, suitable for both mobile and fixed applications in areas where traditional terrestrial networks are unavailable. This includes services for remote business continuity, recreational use, safety, and emergency response, alongside data modem services and wholesale minute sales to independent gateway operators.

The company also provides a range of consumer and commercial tracking products. Its SPOT line includes the SPOT satellite GPS messenger for personal tracking, emergency location, and messaging, as well as SPOT Trace, an anti-theft and asset tracking device. Furthermore, Globalstar is involved in the commercial Internet of Things (IoT) market, offering one-way data transmission products for tracking assets like cargo containers and rail cars, and monitoring utility meters, and oil and gas infrastructure. Globalstar is also strategically positioned for future growth through its alliance with XCOM Labs to commercialize its Band n53 for 5G terrestrial deployments.

Globalstar serves a diverse customer base across various critical sectors. Its primary markets include recreation and personal users, government agencies, public safety and disaster relief organizations, and industries such as oil and gas, maritime and fishing, construction, utilities, transportation, and natural resources like mining and forestry. These services are vital for operations and safety in remote industrial, commercial, and residential sites, as well as for rural communities and maritime vessels worldwide.

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  • Duplex Two-Way Voice & Data Satellite Communications: Provides mobile voice and data services and equipment for remote business, recreation, safety, and emergency applications.
  • Fixed Voice & Data Satellite Communications: Offers voice and data services and equipment for fixed industrial, commercial, residential, and maritime sites.
  • Data Modem Services: Supplies data modem services and related equipment for satellite communications.
  • SPOT Consumer Products: Includes personal tracking, emergency location, and messaging devices (SPOT satellite GPS messenger) and anti-theft asset trackers (SPOT Trace).
  • Commercial IoT Products: Delivers one-way transmission products for tracking assets like cargo, rail cars, utility meters, and oil/gas assets.
  • Wholesale Minutes: Sells satellite communication minutes in bulk to independent gateway operators.
  • Engineering Services: Offers hardware and software design for specific applications and installation of gateways and antennas.

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Globalstar (GSAT) serves a diverse customer base. Based on the company description, a significant portion of its services and products are aimed at individual consumers, particularly through its SPOT consumer retail products and services for personal tracking and recreational use. Given the inability to list specific company names for its business-to-business (B2B) segments from the provided text, the major customers are best described through categories that primarily target individuals.

Globalstar's major individual customer categories include:

  1. Recreational and Personal Users: Individuals utilizing SPOT satellite GPS messengers for personal tracking, emergency location, and messaging solutions. This category also encompasses those using Globalstar's mobile voice and data services for general recreational activities, outdoor adventures, and personal safety in remote areas.
  2. Emergency Preparedness and Response Users: Individuals and small groups who prioritize safety and emergency communication. These customers rely on Globalstar's services for preparedness in unforeseen events and for critical communication during emergencies or disaster relief scenarios.
  3. Remote Residential Users: Individuals living in rural or geographically isolated residential sites who require reliable fixed voice and data satellite communication services where traditional terrestrial communication infrastructure may be unavailable or inadequate.

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The major suppliers of Globalstar (GSAT) are:

  • XCOM Labs

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Paul Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer

Paul Jacobs was appointed CEO of Globalstar in August 2023. Prior to joining Globalstar, he was the CEO of Qualcomm from 2005 to 2014, and subsequently served as its Executive Chairman until 2018. During his tenure as CEO, he grew Qualcomm's revenues from $5.7 billion to $25.7 billion. In 2018, Dr. Jacobs co-founded XCOM Labs with two former Qualcomm colleagues. Globalstar has a strategic perpetual licensing agreement for exclusive access to certain key XCOM technologies. He also led a failed attempt to take Qualcomm private in 2018.

Rebecca S. Clary, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Rebecca S. Clary has served as Globalstar's Vice President & Chief Financial Officer since 2014. She joined Globalstar in September 2010, holding positions such as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller prior to her appointment as CFO. Before joining Globalstar, Ms. Clary was a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in its U.S. Audit & Assurance Services practice from 2002 to 2010. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

James (Jay) Monroe III, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

Jay Monroe has been the Executive Chairman of Globalstar's Board of Directors since April 2004, when his investment company, Thermo Capital Partners, acquired the assets of Globalstar out of bankruptcy. He previously served as the company's CEO from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2011 to 2018. Mr. Monroe co-founded Thermo Capital Partners in 1984 and has been the majority owner of Thermo Companies since their founding. Under his direction, Thermo Companies founded or acquired businesses in diverse industries, including power generation, natural gas exploration and production, industrial equipment distribution, real estate, telecommunications, financial services, and leasing services. As of June 2025, Mr. Monroe holds approximately 59% of Globalstar's voting power.

L. Barbee Ponder IV, General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs

L. Barbee Ponder IV was named General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Globalstar in July 2010. In this role, he is responsible for all of Globalstar's legal and regulatory matters, including those with the FCC and other international communications regulatory agencies. Prior to Globalstar, he served as Senior Regulatory Counsel for BellSouth Corporation, where he represented the company before the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and the White House. He also practiced commercial litigation at the Jones Walker law firm.

Kyle Pickens, Vice President of Strategy and Communications

Kyle Pickens was appointed Vice President of Strategy and Communications for Globalstar in March 2017. He is responsible for the company's investor communication strategy and drives strategic efforts across satellite and spectrum initiatives. Mr. Pickens joined Globalstar from Steelhead Partners, a hedge fund, where he was a principal and partner of the Navigator funds, covering the Telecom, Media, and Technology sectors. Previously, he was a Director and investment committee member at Cadogan Management LLC. He is also a Partner at Thermo Companies.

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The key risks to Globalstar's business include its significant dependence on a single customer, intense competitive pressures in the mobile satellite services market, and the substantial technological, operational, and capital expenditure demands associated with its satellite network.

  1. Revenue Concentration Risk: Globalstar is heavily reliant on a single major customer, Apple Inc., for a substantial portion of its revenue. In 2025, approximately 63% of the company's revenue was derived from its partnership with Apple through updated services agreements. This significant dependence creates financial instability for Globalstar, as these agreements can be terminated by the customer with advance notice or due to force majeure events. A disruption or termination of this key partnership could lead to a material drop in revenue and negatively impact the company's financial performance and share value.
  2. Competitive Pressures: Globalstar operates in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive mobile satellite services (MSS) industry. The company faces stiff competition from established satellite communications providers such as Iridium Communications and Viasat, as well as new entrants that are deploying large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, including SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. These new competitors are aggressively expanding direct-to-cellular satellite services, which could erode Globalstar's market share and pricing power, intensifying the competitive landscape.
  3. Technological, Operational, and Capital Expenditure Risks of Satellite Network: Globalstar's business is inherently exposed to risks related to its satellite network. This includes the operational threat of satellite damage or failure, as well as the challenges and potential delays associated with launching new satellites. Furthermore, the telecommunications industry's rapid technological advancements necessitate continuous and significant investment in updating Globalstar's equipment and network to avoid obsolescence and maintain a competitive advantage. The company is in a capital-intensive phase, requiring substantial ongoing capital expenditures to maintain and upgrade its existing satellite constellation and ground infrastructure, including funding for next-generation satellites. These high capital requirements can create near-term financial pressure, elevate debt levels, and carry the risk that expenditures could outpace internal cash generation, potentially leading to financial strain or future share dilution.

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Globalstar (GSAT) operates in several addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily mobile satellite services, commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and personal satellite tracking and messaging devices.

Addressable Markets for Globalstar's Main Products and Services:

  • Mobile Satellite Services (MSS): This market encompasses Globalstar's duplex two-way voice and data satellite communications services and equipment. The global mobile satellite services market size was valued at approximately USD 6.60 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 11.50 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.20%. North America holds the largest share of this market, driven by advanced communication infrastructure and the presence of key market players.
  • Commercial Internet of Things (IoT) One-Way Transmission Products: Globalstar offers one-way transmission products for tracking cargo, rail cars, and monitoring utility meters, and oil and gas assets. The global satellite IoT market was valued at approximately USD 1.77 billion in 2024. This market is anticipated to reach USD 9.17 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 22.8%. North America accounts for roughly 38% of the global satellite IoT market in 2024.
  • SPOT Consumer Retail Products (Personal Satellite Messengers and Trackers): This includes SPOT satellite GPS messengers for personal tracking, emergency location, and messaging solutions, as well as SPOT Trace for anti-theft and asset tracking. The global satellite messenger market size reached approximately USD 780 million in 2024. This market is projected to attain a value of USD 1.74 billion by 2033. North America dominates the satellite messenger market, with Europe and Asia Pacific also showing considerable growth.

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Globalstar (GSAT) is poised for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several strategic initiatives and expanding market opportunities.

Here are the key expected drivers of future revenue growth for Globalstar:

  • Expansion of Commercial Internet of Things (IoT) Services: Globalstar anticipates significant revenue growth from its Commercial IoT segment. This includes increasing its average subscriber base, enhancing its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), and the continued rollout and adoption of advanced two-way satellite IoT solutions, such as the RM200M module. The company is strategically focused on expanding market opportunities with these product enhancements and new capabilities, targeting verticals like transportation, supply chain logistics, fleet management, and automotive IoT.
  • Growth in Wholesale Capacity Services and Direct-to-Cellular Capabilities: A substantial driver of future revenue is the company's wholesale capacity services, particularly through an updated services agreement with a major wholesale customer. This agreement includes significant investment and is expected to contribute to increased revenue from satellite services. Globalstar is also advancing its direct-to-cellular service capabilities, which will leverage its next-generation satellite constellation and expanded ground infrastructure to broaden its addressable markets.
  • Commercialization of Terrestrial Spectrum (Band n53) and XCOM RAN for 5G Deployments: Globalstar's Band n53 terrestrial spectrum, along with its strategic alliance with XCOM Labs for capacity-multiplying XCOM RAN technology, is a key long-term growth initiative. The company has successfully demonstrated 5G data calls using Band n53 and XCOM RAN prototype radios, opening new revenue avenues in 5G deployments for private networks and mission-critical applications across various sectors, including military, airports, and convention centers.
  • Increased Engagements in Government and Defense Markets: Globalstar is actively pursuing and securing new contracts and expanding existing partnerships within the government and defense sectors. These collaborations are aimed at providing resilient communication solutions for critical applications, further diversifying its revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • Globalstar did not report any share repurchases in 2025 or in 2026 as of March 10, 2026.

Share Issuance

  • A 1:15 reverse stock split was implemented on February 10, 2025.
  • Globalstar's shares outstanding have shown a gradual increase from 0.12 billion in 2022 to 0.127 billion by the third quarter of 2025.
  • Restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to executives in connection with a License Agreement in August 2023, with 44.5 million RSUs granted during 2023.

Inbound Investments

  • Globalstar received a significant "Infrastructure Prepayment" of $430.6 million during 2025, and $278 million through December 31, 2024, under Updated Services Agreements with a customer (Apple Inc.). These funds are designated for capital expenditures related to the Extended MSS Network.
  • Proceeds of $176 million were received in 2024 from the sale of "Customer Class B Units" in the Globalstar SPE, with a portion allocated to capital expenditures for the Extended MSS Network and the remainder held for 2025 capital expenditures.
  • Institutional investors have increased their holdings, with examples including Greenhouse Funds LLLP boosting its stake in Q4 2025 and 140 Summer Partners LP acquiring a new position in the most recent quarter by February 13, 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $550.4 million in 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were $6.82 million in 2024 and $6.91 million in 2023.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures is on commitments under Updated Services Agreements for the deployment of replacement satellites and the Extended MSS Network, which encompasses a new satellite constellation, expanded ground infrastructure, and increased global Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) licensing.

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Peer Outperformance in Integrated Telecommunication Services

GSAT has outperformed 95% of its 21 Integrated Telecommunication Services peers over 5Y. Integrated Telecommunication Services ranks 3rd of 9 industries in Communication Services by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Integrated Telecommunication Services constituents that GSAT has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
96%
of 23 industry peers · 205.8% return
3Y
95%
of 21 industry peers · 394.8% return
5Y
95%
of 21 industry peers · 289.6% return
No Integrated Telecommunication Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten GSAT by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Communication Services sector, ranked by 5Y. Integrated Telecommunication Services is GSAT's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Wireless Telecommunication Services 3 6.4%37.8%31.7% ECHO 261% · TMUS 32% · SHEN -55%
Publishing 5 27.8%0.3%29.7% NYT 43% · SCHL 40% · NWSA 30%
Integrated Telecommunication Services ← 22 -9.1%5.0%-10.7% IQST 1781% · GSAT 290% · AD 148%
Movies & Entertainment 23 15.0%86.0%-19.0% IMAX 262% · MSGS 176% · CNK 163%
Alternative Carriers 4 55.3%16.8%-38.1% IRDM 32% · UNIT -38% · LUMN -38%
Advertising 18 -4.8%-7.2%-56.4% APP 459% · EVC 64% · OMC 39%
Broadcasting 14 1.2%-12.1%-62.8% FOXA 99% · NXST 54% · WBD -2%
Interactive Media & Services 31 -24.3%-36.5%-68.0% GOOGL 153% · AREN 117% · META 64%
Interactive Home Entertainment 8 -34.8%-45.1%-88.8% TTWO 54% · RBLX -54% · PINS -57%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

GSATIRDMVSATKVHIASTSGRMNMedian
NameGlobalst.Iridium .Viasat KVH Indu.AST Spac.Garmin  
Mkt Price82.3950.2082.877.9870.98310.2076.69
Mkt Cap10.65.411.40.221.259.811.0
Rev LTM2818844,6261251157,671582
Op Inc LTM13210109-9-4732,11861
FCF LTM244288578-1-1,7371,600266
FCF 3Y Avg132290-21-8-8991,35962
CFO LTM5723951,5927-1451,979483
CFO 3Y Avg4173741,1141-1351,610395

Growth & Margins

GSATIRDMVSATKVHIASTSGRMNMedian
NameGlobalst.Iridium .Viasat KVH Indu.AST Spac.Garmin  
Rev Chg LTM7.7%3.1%1.3%15.8%2,256.9%13.5%10.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.4%4.5%22.5%-2.6%813.3%16.0%14.7%
Rev Chg Q-3.5%3.8%-1.2%26.7%2,626.6%11.4%7.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.8%1.0%-0.3%6.0%35.7%2.8%1.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM32.8%-3.5%198.4%-31.2%-81.9%20.4%8.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg73.9%103.1%-58.5%-1,351.6%-39.8%29.2%-5.3%
Op Mgn LTM4.8%23.8%2.4%-7.0%-410.3%27.6%3.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg0.6%23.4%-5.7%-9.3%-7,583.2%25.3%-2.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-3.8%-2.1%0.0%0.7%30.3%1.2%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM203.7%44.7%34.4%5.5%-125.5%25.8%30.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg156.8%44.0%24.2%1.1%-3,935.8%24.1%24.2%
FCF/Rev LTM86.8%32.6%12.5%-1.1%-1,506.1%20.9%16.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg48.0%34.3%-0.4%-6.3%-11,848.2%20.5%10.0%

Valuation

GSATIRDMVSATKVHIASTSGRMNMedian
NameGlobalst.Iridium .Viasat KVH Indu.AST Spac.Garmin  
Mkt Cap10.65.411.40.221.259.811.0
P/S37.96.12.51.2184.17.86.9
P/Op Inc791.925.6104.5-17.7-44.928.226.9
P/EBIT791.925.724.1-23.4-29.128.224.9
P/E-195.257.6-386.6-26.4-34.331.9-30.4
P/CFO18.613.67.122.4-146.730.216.1
Total Yield-0.5%2.9%-0.3%-3.8%-2.9%4.3%-0.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.4%7.6%-12.0%-8.3%-9.9%3.5%-3.0%
D/E0.00.30.60.00.10.00.1
Net D/E0.00.30.5-0.30.0-0.00.0

Returns

GSATIRDMVSATKVHIASTSGRMNMedian
NameGlobalst.Iridium .Viasat KVH Indu.AST Spac.Garmin  
1M Rtn2.3%3.1%17.6%-11.8%7.0%28.3%5.1%
3M Rtn0.5%21.0%19.2%-25.4%-15.2%38.0%9.9%
6M Rtn37.2%118.7%69.6%18.9%-14.0%45.6%41.4%
12M Rtn205.8%106.4%203.0%46.4%46.4%34.1%76.4%
3Y Rtn394.8%6.1%165.4%43.7%1,826.2%218.0%191.7%
1M Excs Rtn0.3%4.4%17.3%-12.5%25.7%20.2%10.8%
3M Excs Rtn-3.4%12.2%7.7%-30.6%-18.3%29.1%2.2%
6M Excs Rtn25.7%112.3%63.8%14.8%-27.6%40.0%32.8%
12M Excs Rtn179.4%85.8%181.1%28.2%21.4%12.9%57.0%
3Y Excs Rtn279.7%-67.3%119.6%-40.6%1,424.4%139.2%129.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Wholesale capacity services173145109359
SPOT3741444655
Commercial Internet of Things (IoT)2726232025
Subscriber equipment sales16132016 
Duplex1520262931
Government and other services5523 
Engineering and Other services    2
Other    1
Total273250224149124


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$82.39 
Market Cap ($ Bil)10.6 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-2.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$79.75$69.74
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA3.3%18.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility14.5%66.8%
Downside Capture60.83149.14
Upside Capture49.69245.93
Correlation (SPY)49.7%30.8%
GSAT Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.880.610.551.281.701.37
Up Beta1.210.860.811.321.061.13
Down Beta0.370.280.371.121.251.11
Up Capture115%64%50%170%651%1027%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days11233571140371
Down Capture76%69%59%111%129%108%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11202855112348

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GSAT
GSAT201.1%66.8%1.91-
Sector ETF (XLC)2.7%15.0%-0.0315.2%
Equity (SPY)21.5%12.8%1.2530.5%
Gold (GLD)30.0%28.5%0.9130.9%
Commodities (DBC)38.1%20.1%1.494.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.9%0.738.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-48.7%42.8%-1.4427.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GSAT
GSAT29.0%76.7%0.65-
Sector ETF (XLC)7.5%20.9%0.2727.3%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6032.0%
Gold (GLD)19.5%18.6%0.859.3%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.6%0.387.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0223.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.2%52.8%0.3416.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GSAT
GSAT15.2%89.4%0.54-
Sector ETF (XLC)9.3%22.2%0.4721.9%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7326.0%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.606.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.3410.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2020.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.1%1.008.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 715202621.4%
Average Daily Volume1.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity129.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/15/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-0.3%-0.3% 
5/7/20260.7%0.7%-0.4%
2/27/20267.6%2.6%10.9%
11/6/20254.6%30.9%41.4%
8/7/202513.1%7.0%50.7%
5/8/2025-12.9%-7.6%5.0%
2/27/20250.1%4.0%-1.3%
11/7/20247.0%2.2%14.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131314
# Negative121210
Median Positive6.5%8.0%18.7%
Median Negative-6.8%-6.1%-13.7%
Max Positive14.3%30.9%62.8%
Max Negative-16.7%-23.6%-27.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-0.3%-0.3% 
5/7/20260.7%0.7%-0.4%
2/27/20267.6%2.6%10.9%
11/6/20254.6%30.9%41.4%
8/7/202513.1%7.0%50.7%
5/8/2025-12.9%-7.6%5.0%
2/27/20250.1%4.0%-1.3%
11/7/20247.0%2.2%14.1%
8/8/202410.1%11.0%14.7%
5/8/2024-5.5%-3.1%-14.8%
2/28/2024-16.7%-23.6%-21.3%
11/2/2023-1.4%-2.9%10.7%
8/3/20234.5%8.0%28.6%
5/5/20236.5%8.8%22.7%
3/1/2023-7.8%-7.0%-12.5%
11/3/2022-7.7%-10.9%-17.3%
8/4/20227.8%8.5%33.3%
5/5/2022-2.6%-5.2%14.8%
2/24/20220.8%7.6%24.6%
11/4/2021-1.2%-3.6%-27.2%
8/5/20216.2%20.2%62.8%
5/6/2021-10.6%-13.8%-3.3%
3/3/2021-9.0%-1.3%-10.3%
11/6/202014.3%10.2%2.3%
8/6/2020-5.9%-7.1%-19.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131314
# Negative121210
Median Positive6.5%8.0%18.7%
Median Negative-6.8%-6.1%-13.7%
Max Positive14.3%30.9%62.8%
Max Negative-16.7%-23.6%-27.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202003/04/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/28/202010-K
09/30/201911/12/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 8/12/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wolff, Benjamin G DirectSell812202683.1932,7112,721,071342,390Form
2Wolff, Benjamin G DirectSell812202683.5424,0002,004,9103,076,450Form
3Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell811202683.524,720394,23210,572,681Form
4Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell810202683.2112,0451,002,31510,926,274Form
5Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell604202681.7592075,2109,832,726Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wolff, Benjamin G DirectSell812202683.1932,7112,721,071342,390Form
2Wolff, Benjamin G DirectSell812202683.5424,0002,004,9103,076,450Form
3Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell811202683.524,720394,23210,572,681Form
4Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell810202683.2112,0451,002,31510,926,274Form
5Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell604202681.7592075,2109,832,726Form
6Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell428202681.244,066330,3269,846,247Form
7Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell415202679.854,037322,3549,241,919Form
8Jacobs, Paul EChief Executive OfficerDirectSell319202659.5671442,5263,992,428Form
9Jacobs, Paul EChief Executive OfficerDirectSell312202657.311,15366,0763,500,354Form
10Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell312202657.3168239,0848,214,944Form
11Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell312202657.3176243,6686,318,403Form
12Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell310202655.3835119,4396,061,971Form
13Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell310202655.3849227,2487,899,297Form
14Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell303202661.091,21073,9256,708,842Form
15Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell1229202561.421,26077,3958,327,210Form
16Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1229202561.421,26077,3956,641,412Form
17Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell1222202563.0142026,4648,621,532Form
18Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1222202563.0142026,4646,892,223Form
19Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1217202556.644,829273,5106,059,924Form
20Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell1208202567.881,22182,8769,124,952Form
21Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1208202567.881,22182,8766,943,440Form
22Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1201202559.924,380262,4366,202,478Form
23Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell1117202558.329,790570,9957,912,158Form
24Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1117202558.3216,316951,6195,737,595Form
25Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1117202560.841,18872,2786,977,740Form
26Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1112202561.34563,4357,107,957Form
27Ponder, L Barbee IVGeneral CounselDirectSell1112202561.34563,4358,921,780Form
28Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1106202548.314,572220,8875,594,827Form
29Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell1016202544.434,333192,5254,925,398Form
30Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell925202535.012,10073,5213,699,192Form
31Jacobs, Paul EChief Executive OfficerDirectSell925202534.9553,4791,869,0862,058,374Form
32Clary, RebeccaVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell915202529.755,359159,4573,206,427Form
33Taylor, Timothy EvanVP, Finance & OperationsThermo Investments III, LLCSell912202530.5726,334804,9749,789,168Form
34Taylor, Timothy EvanVP, Finance & OperationsThermo Investments III, LLCSell912202532.3226,333851,20311,202,987Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 15, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Greenhouse Funds LLLP$146.2 Mil6.9%28Hold13F
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$46.6 Mil4.8%24ADD +26.0%13F
Senvest Management, LLC$57.7 Mil1.9%49ADD +27.7%13F
Softbank Group Corp.$21.3 Mil0.2%31Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Senvest Management, LLC$57.7 Mil1.9%49ADD +27.7%13F
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$46.6 Mil4.8%24ADD +26.0%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Greenhouse Funds LLLP$146.2 Mil6.9%28Hold13F
Senvest Management, LLC$57.7 Mil1.9%49ADD +27.7%13F
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$46.6 Mil4.8%24ADD +26.0%13F
Softbank Group Corp.$21.3 Mil0.2%31Hold13F

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