Globalstar Inc
Q2 2025 Earnings
Market Reaction
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Did GSAT Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Globalstar turned in a decisive beat to open the second half of 2025, reporting Q2 earnings per share of $0.13 against a consensus estimate of -$0.09 — a 244.44% positive surprise — while revenue of $67.15 million topped the $63.14 million estimate by 6.35% and climbed 11.2% year-over-year. The standout driver behind the swing to profitability was a combination of surging wholesale capacity services revenue, tied largely to the timing of network-cost reimbursements, and a $19.21 million net income result that reversed a $9.68 million loss in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $35.79 million, reflecting a 53% margin, as the company's Commercial IoT subscriber base hit record gross activation levels over the trailing twelve months. Adding to the momentum, Globalstar recently secured government contracts valued at $60 million over five years, underscoring its broadening defense ambitions as <a href="https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/08/11/live-ast-spacemobile-asts-reports-earnings-today-will-shares-skyrocket/">satellite sector peers</a> face their own investor scrutiny. Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 guidance of $260 million to $285 million in revenue with approximately 50% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
- 11% revenue increase driven by higher wholesale capacity services revenue and Commercial IoT growth
- Wholesale capacity services revenue increased $8.3 million due to timing of service fee reimbursements for network-related costs
- Commercial IoT service revenue grew 5% from higher average subscriber count
- Highest gross subscriber activations on a trailing twelve-month basis in company history
- $1.9 million CARES Act employee retention credit reduced operating expenses
- Non-cash gain on mark-to-market derivative asset adjustment
- Favorable foreign currency gains on intercompany balance remeasurement
“I am pleased with the execution on our infrastructure expansion plan to support the launch and operation of our third-generation C-3 satellite system. With the first C-3 antenna now live in Texas and construction underway at critical sites across North America, Asia and Europe, we are laying the groundwork for resilient, global connectivity that meets the demands of our partners and customers. Our new launch services agreement with SpaceX to support the upgrade of our current system, along with our growing collaboration with partners operating in the government sector, underscores the strength of our technology and its relevance across commercial, industrial, and government applications. These milestones reflect meaningful progress toward unlocking the full potential of our assets.”
Globalstar CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
Globalstar reiterated its full-year 2025 financial outlook: total revenue between $260 million and $285 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 50%. The guidance reflects current expectations that the potential impacts from tariffs will be minimal.
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