GSAT Q1 2025 Earnings
Reported May 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM ET · SEC Source
Q1 25 EPS
$-0.16
Q1 25 Revenue
$60.0M
vs S&P Since Q1 25
+291.3%
BEATING MARKET
GSAT +319.0% vs S&P +27.7%
Market Reaction
Did GSAT Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results
Globalstar posted a modest but in-line first quarter for 2025, reporting revenue of $60.03 million, a 6% year-over-year increase, while a net loss of $17.33 million pushed EPS to -$0.16, wider than the prior year's loss as elevated operating costs we… Read more Globalstar posted a modest but in-line first quarter for 2025, reporting revenue of $60.03 million, a 6% year-over-year increase, while a net loss of $17.33 million pushed EPS to -$0.16, wider than the prior year's loss as elevated operating costs weighed on the bottom line. The primary growth engine was wholesale capacity services, which generated $36.71 million in service revenue, up from $31.21 million a year ago, reflecting a full quarter of expanded services that began in March 2024. That strength was partially offset by subscriber churn in SPOT and Duplex segments, while a $7.04 million asset disposal charge compounded the pressure on net income. On the operational front, Globalstar launched a two-way satellite Commercial IoT solution, a meaningful step beyond one-way tracking into applications like fleet management and precision agriculture, with mass production of reference design modules expected in Q2 2025, a development that puts the company in competitive territory alongside other LEO satellite players. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $30.35 million, and management reiterated full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $260 million to $285 million at roughly a 50% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
Key Takeaways
- • Full quarter of revenue recognition from expanded wholesale capacity services that began in March 2024
- • Revenue from higher network costs reimbursed under Updated Services Agreements
- • 4% increase in average Commercial IoT subscribers driving 2% service revenue growth
- • $2.0 million employee retention credit under CARES Act reducing operating expenses
GSAT YoY Financials
Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings
GSAT Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“I am pleased with the progress we made to begin 2025, as we continue to advance our strategy and deepen our presence across key markets. The successful launch of our two-way satellite IoT solution highlights Globalstar's ability to meet customer needs and penetrate high-growth markets through product development. At the same time, we remain focused on positioning Globalstar for growth, including the addition of proven leaders to our management team who bring exceptional experience in scaling businesses and driving innovation.”
— Paul E. Jacobs, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release
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GSAT Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 MISS FY | $0.01 | $-0.11 | -885.71% | $72.0M | — |
| FY Full Year | $0.34 | — | — | — | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $-0.03 | $-0.01 | +66.67% | $73.8M | +7.12% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $-0.09 | $0.13 | +244.44% | $67.1M | +6.35% |
| Q1 25 | — | $-0.16 | — | $60.0M | — |