NASDAQ$GSAT
Globalstar · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Globalstar's Q3 2021 results showed a slight decrease in total revenue, offset by increased subscriber equipment sales and positive momentum in SPOT and Commercial IoT.
Globalstar reported a slight decrease in total revenue for Q3 2021 compared to Q3 2020, but experienced positive momentum in SPOT and Commercial IoT with increased service and equipment revenue. SPOT activations continued at record levels, and Commercial IoT activations continued to increase. The company also saw a decrease in loss from operations and adjusted EBITDA.
- SPOT service revenue increased 4% quarter over quarter, driven by higher average subscribers.
- SPOT activations have increased each consecutive quarter this year and are up 17% over the last twelve months.
- Commercial IoT equipment sales increased approximately 50% compared to prior year periods.
- Loss from operations was $14.7 million during the third quarter of 2021, a slight increase from $14.6 million in the third quarter of 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Globalstar · Revenue · Quarterly
$32.6M
Revenue by segment
Globalstar · $26M total across 3 segments · Q3 2021
- SPOT$11.9M+4.2%45.7%
- Duplex$9.63M-3.3%37.1%
- Commercial IoT$4.46M+0.9%17.2%
Forward guidance
Globalstar anticipates continued momentum in SPOT and Commercial IoT, especially with the developmental progress of the two-way IoT module and a revamped partner engagement strategy. The company also expects its licensed spectrum in Band 53 to become increasingly valuable.
Tailwinds
- Expects momentum to continue as we look into next year.
- Especially excited about our developmental progress of the two-way IoT module.
- Capabilities that include both tracking as well as command control.
- Recently revamped partner engagement strategy for Commercial IoT.
- Anticipate a sea change when new two-way product availability is combined with an enhanced sales model for our reseller partners as we begin to compete in a large, established two-way market.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.8%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
34 / 65 earnings
Positive
+24.0%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-18.0%
Q3 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.6% | +0.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.5% | +5.9% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.6% | +33.4% | +41.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -12.9% | -7.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.1% | +7.1% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.5% | +2.2% | +18.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.3% | +11.0% | +14.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.2% | -9.3% | -15.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -10.3% | -20.1% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.4% | -2.9% | +10.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.4% | +11.6% | +32.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.8% | +8.5% | +25.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.0% | -9.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.5% | -10.6% | -13.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.5% | -3.1% | +26.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.4% | -12.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +24.0% | +25.0% | +53.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.2% | +5.5% | -20.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +7.0% | +10.1% | +70.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -8.3% | -8.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -16.6% | -18.3% | -17.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.7% | +10.0% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.5% | +0.0% | -18.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.1% | -3.2% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -13.0% | -6.4% | -27.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.2% | -2.5% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.2% | -7.1% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.8% | +15.1% | +5.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -7.1% | -10.0% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +9.2% | +2.9% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -14.5% | -3.6% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +10.2% | +10.0% | -15.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.7% | +3.3% | -23.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.8% | -1.2% | -4.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.6% | +7.9% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.1% | +3.9% | +14.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.5% | -4.2% | +14.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.8% | +12.5% | -8.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.7% | +1.7% | +26.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -12.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +16.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -18.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -18.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +16.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +16.7% | — | — |
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