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NextNav Inc.(NN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NN
09/28/2026: NN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
NextNav Inc. is a specialized technology company focused on providing resilient terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Its primary asset, a nationwide 900 MHz spectrum license, enables a unique 3D location capability that serves as a critical alternative to satellite-based GPS. The company's growth hinges on successful integration into consumer mobile devices and critical infrastructure. However, investors face risks related to high cash burn, heavy reliance on third-party OEM partnerships, and competition from entrenched global navigation incumbents. NextNav is likely best suited for long-term investors monitoring the adoption of its network in industrial timing markets and potential regulatory mandates for GPS redundancy.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers high growth potential in the PNT sector but carries significant execution and capital risks. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can experience significant price swings based on news of partnerships or regulatory developments. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | NextNav is in a heavy investment phase and lacks the profitability or cash flow metrics suitable for traditional value investing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and the speculative nature of its business model make this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to rapid price changes due to its speculative nature and small market capitalization. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are difficult to anchor due to the lack of consistent earnings and dependency on long-term infrastructure scaling. |
| Competition risk (GNSS/PNT competition) | Medium / high | Established players in satellite and cellular location technology offer entrenched alternatives to NextNav's solutions. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the technology is innovative and the spectrum assets are valuable, the business model has yet to be fully proven at a commercial scale. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no current or planned dividend payout, making the stock inappropriate for income-focused investors. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends on complex infrastructure deployment and securing adoption from large mobile and industrial device manufacturers. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -61.49% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.43B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 33.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 10.87 - 24.42 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 10.87 - 24.42 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.82 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| PNT Services | License and service fees from the TerraPoiNT network for high-precision indoor and vertical location data. | The company earns money by providing location services that work where GPS signals cannot reach. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 610.38 |
Enterprise Value 2.21B | Price to Sales(TTM) 610.38 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 556.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 136.48 | Shares Outstanding 168.81M | Shares Floating 116.40M |
Shares Outstanding 168.81M | Shares Floating 116.40M | ||
Percent Insiders 23.26 | Percent Institutions 60.61 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About NextNav Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Reston, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-28 | Chairman, CEO & President Ms. Mariam Sorond | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 103 | Website https://nextnav.com |
Full time employees 103 | Website https://nextnav.com | ||
NextNav Inc. provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions in the United States. The company offers Pinnacle, an accurate altitude service for public safety applications, including enhanced 911 for Verizon and national cellular network providers. It also provides TerraPoiNT, a 3D PNT system, provides positioning, navigation, and timing services provided by GPS through a land-based GPS satellite constellation. The company serves Wi-Fi, telecom, public safety, location apps, and critical infrastructure industries. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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