Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT)

NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-10-23

$82.52+0.17%

Close 2026-10-23 · 1-day change

Investment OutlookAs of Oct 24, 2026

What could strengthen or challenge Globalstar, Inc.’s outlook?

The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.

Higher potential upsideImproving expectations

Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days

Comparable estimates unavailable

+10% or more+5%0%−5%−10% or less

A matching fiscal period and sufficient coverage are required.

Higher risk of downsideWeakening expectations

One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.

How this is measured

The calculation requires same-period, same-provider snapshots, positive EPS, at least five analysts and a baseline within three days of the requested lookback.

Measure / period	Management expectations	Analyst expectations
Quarter ending 2026-12-30
Revenue	—	76.4M
EPS	—	-0.115
Annual ending 2026-12-31
Revenue	—	285.68M
EPS	—	-0.62
Annual ending 2027-12-31
Revenue	—	346.45M
EPS	—	-0.104

Management figures unavailable.

What the Thesis Depends On

Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.

Key Factor	Why It Matters	Current Status	Break Condition	Latest Evidence
Adjusted EBITDA margin near 50% in 2026	A primary condition in Globalstar, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is 50%.	Broken	Adjusted EBITDA margin falls below 45% in FY26	Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Source date unavailableLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management context Stated as a priority in 4 quarters including 2025-Q3, 2025-Q4, 2026-Q1, and 2026-Q2. Management reiterated adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of approximately 50% for 2025 and 2026. Adjusted EBITDA was $33.5 million in 2026-Q1 and $26.0 million in 2026-Q2, reflecting some quarterly fluctuation but consistent with the margin target. The trajectory shows mixed delivery with margin guidance maintained but quarterly EBITDA varying. Delivery assessment Oct 24, 2026
Successful completion and integration of Amazon merger	The merger with Amazon could boost its growth and strategy.	Intact	Merger fails or is significantly delayed beyond 2026	Merger signed Apr 2026 vs target close by end 2026 Globalstar and Amazon executed the Merger Agreement on April 14, 2026, initiating the integration process. Context reviewed through Oct 23, 2026Last status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management context Stated as a priority in 3 quarters including 2026-Q1 and 2026-Q2 and a 2026-04 press release. The merger agreement with Amazon is progressing through regulatory approvals with the HSR waiting period expired in July 2026. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, contingent on regulatory approvals and satellite milestones. This priority is actively managed and delivering progress consistent with management's statements. Delivery assessment Oct 24, 2026
Revenue between $280M and $305M in 2026	A primary condition in Globalstar, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is ~$292.5M.	Intact	Revenue falls below $280M in FY26	Revenue: $64.772M FY2026-Q2; GAAP. Published target: ~$292.5M. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Aug 6, 202664,772,000 USD · source valueSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: company_financial_results. Reference: 4bfc4fbe-4e61-4346-bd40-293ff3734b73. Source status: eligible. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.

Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.

Incoming Evidence

Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above

Expectations trend

Same fiscal period

FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp

FY2027 EPS: comparable history unavailable.

FY2027 revenue: comparable history unavailable.

Exact estimates & source dates

One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.

FY2027 estimate observations · fmp
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Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.

Compare required revenue and earnings

Analyst view

Monthly observations

Buy / Strong BuyHoldSell / Strong Sell

Exact monthly counts

Monthly rating snapshots · fmp. Missing snapshots are not zero.
Date	Buy*	Hold
2026-05-01	2	1
2026-06-01	2	1
2026-07-01	2	1
2026-08-01	2	2
2026-09-01	2	2
2026-10-01	1	2

*Buy includes Strong Buy; Sell includes Strong Sell. Monthly counts describe the analyst mix, not the firms behind each recent action.

Latest: 1 Buy / Strong Buy · 2 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell

0 upgrades0 downgrades0 maintains

Recent actions · Sep 25–Oct 24 · 0 recorded

Price-target changes

30 days

Individual price-target observations are unavailable.

0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior

How this is measured

Sep 25, 2026–Oct 24, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.

Outlook in Brief

The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next

What's improving

No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.

Still unresolved / key risks

Adjusted EBITDA margin near 50% in 2026Published status: Broken
Revenue between $280M and $305M in 2026Revenue: $64.772M

Next proof point

Nov 5, 2026

Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.

Review earnings

Bottom line

2 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.

The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.

Historical risk context

Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios

Price sensitivity

0.4%Typical daily move · historical

Downside history

-26.5%Maximum drawdown · trailing year

Read detailed Outlook Company context, assumptions & risks

Globalstar, Inc. outlook in detail

The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.

Updated Oct 24, 2026

What kind of bet this is

This is a speculative growth and execution story, not an established earnings compounder, because GSAT is loss-making and its risk level is elevated. The long-term thesis is intact, but the recent signal has turned cautious after earnings misses.

What's priced into Globalstar, Inc.

GSAT is valued at a substantial premium to peers, with the valuation model pointing to optionality, meaning value assigned to possible future opportunities. The expectations gap is positive, but model confidence is low, and the evidence does not show that the premium is supported by consistent earnings delivery.

What the fundamentals likely do

Over the multi-year view, satellite capacity expansion and progress toward the Amazon merger could support the business, though the transaction remains subject to approvals and satellite milestones and is expected to close in 2027. Management has maintained its approximately 50% adjusted EBITDA margin guidance, but quarterly EBITDA has varied; recent earnings misses and a sector headwind add near-term execution risk.

What Globalstar, Inc. hinges on

The thesis hinges on completing the Amazon merger and delivering the planned satellite expansion, while maintaining margin progress. A guidance cut would be a negative signal; easier interest rates or stronger results and guidance from sector peers could provide a more supportive backdrop.