Globalstar Q1 revenue rises 17% to $70.1 million; operating income turns positive
Globalstar reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $70.1 million, up 17% from a year earlier, and income from operations of $8.2 million versus a loss of $8.5 million in the prior year's quarter. Net loss was $17.4 million, roughly flat year over year. The company also said it will no longer hold earnings calls or update its financial outlook while its pending merger with Amazon is outstanding.
Key points
- Q1 2026 total revenue was $70.1 million, up from $60.0 million; service revenue rose $9.6 million, mainly from wholesale capacity services.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $33.5 million versus $30.4 million; net loss was $17.4 million versus $17.3 million.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $358.4 million at March 31, 2026, down from $447.5 million at December 31, 2025, with capital expenditures of $116.4 million in the quarter.
- Under the April 13, 2026 merger agreement with Amazon, holders can elect $90.00 cash or 0.3210 Amazon shares per Globalstar share; the Mergers are expected to close in 2027.
The filing
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