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Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock (GSAT)

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$32.09
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Profit since last BUY16.78%
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09/16/2025: GSAT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $52.5

1 Year Target Price $52.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$52.5 Target price
52w Low $15
Current$32.09
52w High $41.1

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.69%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 52.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 52.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1
52 Weeks Range 15.00 - 41.10
Updated Date 09/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 15.00 - 41.10
Updated Date 09/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin -14.74%
Operating Margin (TTM) 9.15%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.45%
Return on Equity (TTM) -10.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 4027268895
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.15
Enterprise Value 4027268895
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.45
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.2
Shares Outstanding 126673000
Shares Floating 49745653
Shares Outstanding 126673000
Shares Floating 49745653
Percent Insiders 60.57
Percent Institutions 23.04

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Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Globalstar was founded in 1991 and launched its first-generation constellation in 1998. It provides mobile satellite services (MSS) worldwide, including voice, data, and messaging.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial IoT: Provides asset tracking and monitoring solutions for various industries using its satellite network.
  • SPOT Products: Offers personal safety devices using satellite technology, including GPS tracking and emergency notification.
  • Wholesale Satellite Capacity: Provides satellite bandwidth to other businesses for their own applications and services.
  • Engineering Services: Offers engineering and technical services related to satellite communications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Jay Monroe (Executive Chairman), Paul E. Jacobs (CEO), Rebecca Clary (CFO). The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with departments focused on engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
  • SPOT Devices: Personal safety devices (e.g., SPOT Gen4) using satellite GPS tracking and emergency SOS. Competitors include Garmin inReach, ZOLEO. Market share is estimated around 10-15% in personal satellite safety devices.
  • Commercial IoT Solutions: Satellite-based asset tracking and monitoring for industries like oil and gas, transportation, and agriculture. Competitors include Iridium, Orbcomm. Market Share data for Globalstar in the Commercial IoT segment requires specific market research data that is not publicly available.
  • Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
  • Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
  • Satellite Capacity: Globalstar sells satellite bandwidth to partners such as Apple for Emergency SOS via satellite feature. This relationship generated substantial revenue in 2023. Market share data for the segment is difficult to quantify because it depends on agreements with other partners.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The satellite communications industry is growing, driven by increasing demand for connectivity in remote areas and the growth of IoT applications. The industry is competitive with several established players.

Positioning

Globalstar positions itself as a provider of affordable satellite solutions, particularly for IoT and personal safety applications. Competitive advantages include its LEO satellite constellation and strategic partnerships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for satellite IoT and connectivity solutions is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Globalstar is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its targeted offerings.

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Strengths

  • Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation
  • Focus on IoT and personal safety markets
  • Partnership with Apple
  • Affordable service pricing
  • Strong brand recognition in personal safety devices (SPOT)

Weaknesses

  • Historically, financial instability
  • Limited satellite coverage compared to competitors
  • Smaller satellite constellation compared to competitors
  • Reliance on partnerships for revenue
  • High debt levels

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for satellite IoT solutions
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new satellite-based applications
  • Increased adoption of personal safety devices
  • Strategic partnerships with other technology companies

Threats

  • Competition from other satellite operators (Iridium, Orbcomm)
  • Technological advancements in terrestrial communication
  • Economic downturns affecting customer spending
  • Regulatory changes impacting satellite operations
  • Emerging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • IRDM
  • ORBC

Competitive Landscape

Globalstar offers competitive pricing for specific services like IoT and personal tracking, but faces challenges against Iridium which has global coverage and a stronger history.

Major Acquisitions

OXOS

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37
  • Strategic Rationale: This acquisition enabled Globalstar to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions to its customers. It expanded its reach by acquiring complementary technologies to expand IoT offering.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Globalstar's growth has been mixed, with periods of rapid growth followed by periods of slower growth or decline. The Apple partnership provides significant revenue stream.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on the source, but generally indicate continued growth in revenue and profitability.

Recent Initiatives: Apple partnership, expansion of IoT solutions, investment in new satellite technology.

Summary

Globalstar's strength lies in its LEO satellite constellation, strategic partnerships, and focused approach on IoT and personal safety markets. However, its financial history and smaller constellation pose risks. The Apple partnership has significantly improved Globalstar's revenue outlook, while ongoing competition requires continuous innovation and expansion.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC filings
  • Company press releases
  • Analyst reports
  • Industry reports
  • Globalstar's official website

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data. Financial data is subject to change.

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About Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Covington, LA, United States
IPO Launch date 2006-11-02
CEO & Director Dr. Paul E. Jacobs Ph.D.
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 389
Full time employees 389

Globalstar, Inc. provides mobile satellite services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and internationally. The company offers duplex two-way voice and data products, including mobile voice and data satellite communications services and equipment for remote business continuity, recreational usage, safety, emergency preparedness and response, and other applications. It also provides data transmissions using a mobile or fixed device that transmits the location of the device and other information to a central monitoring station, including commercial IoT products; communication and data transmissions using SPOT family of devices, such as SPOT X, SPOT Gen4, and SPOT Trace that emergency alerts, and transmit messages and the location of the device; and voice communication and data transmissions. In addition, the company offers commercial IoT devices to track assets comprising cargo containers and rail cars, monitor utility meters, and monitor oil and gas assets; small satellite transmitter modules, such as the STX-3, ST-150 and ST100, and chips that enable an integrator's products to access its network; engineering and other communication services using MSS and terrestrial spectrum licenses; and hardware and software designs to develop specific applications operating over satellite network, as well as the installation of gateways and antennas. It distributes its products through retailers and sales force, as well as www.findmespot.com e-commerce website. The company serves recreation and personal, government, oil and gas, maritime, construction, and transportation, as well as mining, leisure, emergency services, agriculture, and forestry markets. Globalstar, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.