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GSAT's Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Beat, Stock Declines
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Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 loss of 42 cents per share, wider than the loss of 14 cents in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at a loss of 5 cents.
Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Revenues of $61.2 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%. The top line rose 16.7% year over year. This revenue growth was driven by a solid increase in service revenues.
Shares of GSAT declined approximately 12% in the pre-market trading on Feb. 28, 2025. In the past six months, shares of the company have soared 15.4% compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry's growth of 42.8%.
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GSAT’s Performance in Details
Service revenues (94.3% of total revenues) were up 17.8% year over year to $57.7 million. The $8.7 million increase in service revenues was primarily attributed to higher wholesale capacity services. This growth stemmed from fees earned through certain expanded services initiated in 2024, which are expected to continue under the Updated Service Agreements.
Subscriber equipment revenues (5.7% of total revenues) climbed 1.1% year over year to $3.5 million. Additionally, Commercial Internet of Things (IoT) grew 8% during the quarter, fueled by an increase in both average subscribers and average revenue per user (ARPU). The company is pleased with the continued adoption of its IoT services.
Globalstar, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Globalstar executed an updated services agreement with its wholesale capacity customer, including plans for a new satellite constellation, expanded ground infrastructure and increased global MSS licensing under the "Expanded MSS Network." The company retains 100% of all terrestrial, MSS and other revenues, allocating 85% of network capacity for customer satellite services while reserving 15% for direct MSS customers.
Also, the company partnered with Parsons Corporation for public sector and defense applications, successfully demonstrating Parsons’ software-defined satellite communications using its LEO satellite constellation. Initiated in early 2024, this first-of-its-kind proof of concept in North America enables mission-critical solutions for radio frequency-congested environments.
On Feb. 26, 2025, Globalstar introduced an advanced two-way satellite IoT solution using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This groundbreaking technology ensures delivery, low-latency messaging and reliable and global command-and-control capabilities across various industries, including fleet tracking, asset monitoring, disaster communications, vessel tracking, precision farming and pipeline telemetry. Globalstar’s RM200M module is the first satellite module to feature integrated GNSS, Bluetooth, an accelerometer and an application processor, enabling advanced two-way communication.
On Jan. 7, 2025, Globalstar and Peiker Holding GmbH joined forces to secure the future of vehicle communication and safety. The initiative combines Globalstar’s expertise in satellite-based communication with Peiker’s specialization in automotive telematics and emergency services to unveil a robust solution that augments safety and connectivity for the automotive sector. Globalstar secured a 15-year renewal of its blanket mobile earth terminal authorization from the FCC, allowing continued operation of various mobile earth terminals with U.S. and French-licensed NGSO satellites across the United States and its territories.
Operating Details of GSAT
Loss from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $4.2 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $12.0 million in the year-ago quarter, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by a slight increase in operating expenses.
Operating expenses totaled $65.4 million, up 2% year over year. Higher service costs, mainly due to product development and network operations, were partially offset by lower stock-based compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $30.4 million from $25.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth was driven by an $8.8 million revenue increase, partially offset by a $3.5 million rise in operating expenses.
GSAT’s Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of Dec. 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to $391.2 million compared with $56.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, long-term debt was $476.8 million, up from $325.7 million in 2023.
In 2024, net cash flows from operations came to $439.2 million.
GSAT’s Outlook
Globalstar reaffirms its financial outlook for 2025, expecting total revenues to range between $260 million and $285 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is pegged at $278.2 million.
The company anticipates maintaining an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50%.
Recent Performance of Other Companies in Satellite and Communication Space
Iridium Communications (IRDM - Free Report) reported an EPS of 32 cents for the fourth quarter of 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 94%. The bottom line compared favorably with the prior quarter's figure of 30 cents per share. In the past year, IRDM shares have gained 10.9%.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of 15 cents compared with 11 cents a year ago. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.14%.
Shares of GILT have increased 22.3% in the past year.
EchoStar Corporation (SATS - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 non-GAAP earnings of $1.23 per share compared with $1.21 in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 296%. Shares of SATS have surged 132% in the past year.
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GSAT's Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Beat, Stock Declines
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 loss of 42 cents per share, wider than the loss of 14 cents in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at a loss of 5 cents.
Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Revenues of $61.2 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1%. The top line rose 16.7% year over year. This revenue growth was driven by a solid increase in service revenues.
Shares of GSAT declined approximately 12% in the pre-market trading on Feb. 28, 2025. In the past six months, shares of the company have soared 15.4% compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry's growth of 42.8%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
GSAT’s Performance in Details
Service revenues (94.3% of total revenues) were up 17.8% year over year to $57.7 million. The $8.7 million increase in service revenues was primarily attributed to higher wholesale capacity services. This growth stemmed from fees earned through certain expanded services initiated in 2024, which are expected to continue under the Updated Service Agreements.
Subscriber equipment revenues (5.7% of total revenues) climbed 1.1% year over year to $3.5 million. Additionally, Commercial Internet of Things (IoT) grew 8% during the quarter, fueled by an increase in both average subscribers and average revenue per user (ARPU). The company is pleased with the continued adoption of its IoT services.
Globalstar, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Globalstar, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Globalstar, Inc. Quote
Globalstar executed an updated services agreement with its wholesale capacity customer, including plans for a new satellite constellation, expanded ground infrastructure and increased global MSS licensing under the "Expanded MSS Network." The company retains 100% of all terrestrial, MSS and other revenues, allocating 85% of network capacity for customer satellite services while reserving 15% for direct MSS customers.
Also, the company partnered with Parsons Corporation for public sector and defense applications, successfully demonstrating Parsons’ software-defined satellite communications using its LEO satellite constellation. Initiated in early 2024, this first-of-its-kind proof of concept in North America enables mission-critical solutions for radio frequency-congested environments.
On Feb. 26, 2025, Globalstar introduced an advanced two-way satellite IoT solution using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This groundbreaking technology ensures delivery, low-latency messaging and reliable and global command-and-control capabilities across various industries, including fleet tracking, asset monitoring, disaster communications, vessel tracking, precision farming and pipeline telemetry. Globalstar’s RM200M module is the first satellite module to feature integrated GNSS, Bluetooth, an accelerometer and an application processor, enabling advanced two-way communication.
On Jan. 7, 2025, Globalstar and Peiker Holding GmbH joined forces to secure the future of vehicle communication and safety. The initiative combines Globalstar’s expertise in satellite-based communication with Peiker’s specialization in automotive telematics and emergency services to unveil a robust solution that augments safety and connectivity for the automotive sector.
Globalstar secured a 15-year renewal of its blanket mobile earth terminal authorization from the FCC, allowing continued operation of various mobile earth terminals with U.S. and French-licensed NGSO satellites across the United States and its territories.
Operating Details of GSAT
Loss from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $4.2 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $12.0 million in the year-ago quarter, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by a slight increase in operating expenses.
Operating expenses totaled $65.4 million, up 2% year over year. Higher service costs, mainly due to product development and network operations, were partially offset by lower stock-based compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $30.4 million from $25.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth was driven by an $8.8 million revenue increase, partially offset by a $3.5 million rise in operating expenses.
GSAT’s Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of Dec. 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to $391.2 million compared with $56.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, long-term debt was $476.8 million, up from $325.7 million in 2023.
In 2024, net cash flows from operations came to $439.2 million.
GSAT’s Outlook
Globalstar reaffirms its financial outlook for 2025, expecting total revenues to range between $260 million and $285 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is pegged at $278.2 million.
The company anticipates maintaining an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50%.
Zacks Rank of GSAT
Globalstar currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Recent Performance of Other Companies in Satellite and Communication Space
Iridium Communications (IRDM - Free Report) reported an EPS of 32 cents for the fourth quarter of 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 94%. The bottom line compared favorably with the prior quarter's figure of 30 cents per share.
In the past year, IRDM shares have gained 10.9%.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted EPS of 15 cents compared with 11 cents a year ago. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.14%.
Shares of GILT have increased 22.3% in the past year.
EchoStar Corporation (SATS - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 non-GAAP earnings of $1.23 per share compared with $1.21 in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 296%.
Shares of SATS have surged 132% in the past year.