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Anterix Inc(ATEX)

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4-STAR RATING
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$81.33
09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ATEX

09/24/2026: ATEX (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Anterix Inc is a specialized wireless spectrum company that provides essential 900 MHz licenses to U.S. utility companies for private broadband networks. Its primary strength lies in holding scarce, nationwide spectrum that enables critical grid modernization and automation. The company's growth story centers on the ongoing shift of utilities toward private, secure communications to handle increasing energy demands. However, investors must monitor execution risks related to slow adoption cycles and the threat of competition from public network providers. Anterix may be a suitable interest for growth-focused investors who can withstand high price volatility while waiting for further industry-wide network deployments.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitAnterix represents a speculative growth play on the digitalization of the U.S. utility grid.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum can be volatile and is largely tied to individual contract announcements.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent earnings makes standard value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on capital appreciation.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sensitivity to regulatory and execution risks creates significant price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large swings based on sector sentiment and contract news.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is based on long-term expectations for spectrum monetization rather than current cash flows.
Competition risk (Carrier Adoption)MediumPublic network carriers may offer competitive private network services to utilities.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly specialized with a very narrow customer base.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this investment.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on utility companies choosing to build private networks instead of using public ones.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 107.93%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ATEX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ATEX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+897.0%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 84.3%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+7.8%), modest insider ownership of 1.96%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ATEX's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 18.1%). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ATEX's strongest growth driver at +897.0% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+111.6%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+7.8%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 99.5% and approximately 69.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.96% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Owl Creek Asset Management LP 28.10%
Heard Capital LLC 8.91%
BlackRock Inc 5.23%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.98%
PlusTick Management LLC 2.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ATEX generates approximately $929 of gross profit, $-6,403 of operating income, and $843 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 5.30%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ATEX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.65B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.41
1Y Target Price 112.33
Price to earnings Ratio 24.41
1Y Target Price 112.33
Volume (30-day avg) 315.7K shares
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 17.58 - 113.00
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 17.58 - 113.00
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.44

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Spectrum LicensingLease payments from utilities for 900 MHz spectrum rights.Anterix makes money by renting out radio frequency spectrum to utility companies to build their own private internet networks.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 24.41
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.56B
Price to Sales(TTM) 233.89
Enterprise Value 1.56B
Price to Sales(TTM) 233.89
Enterprise Value to Revenue 221.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -12.44
Shares Outstanding 19.61M
Shares Floating 13.71M
Shares Outstanding 19.61M
Shares Floating 13.71M
Percent Insiders 1.96
Percent Institutions 99.5

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Anterix Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Woodland Park, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 2015-02-03
CEO, President & Director Mr. Scott A. Lang
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 63
Full time employees 63

Anterix Inc. operates as holder of licensed 900 MHz spectrum with coverage spanning the contiguous to utility and critical infrastructure enterprise customers in the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. It offers TowerX, a tower site access services; CatalyX, a turnkey connectivity management solution; and Anterix Active Ecosystem. The company was formerly known as pdvWireless, Inc. and changed its name to Anterix Inc. in August 2019. Anterix Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Woodland Park, New Jersey.