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Spok Holdings Inc(SPOK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 3 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-6.79% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$10.11
10/27/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPOK

10/27/2026: SPOK (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 3 days. Simulated Profits (-6.79%). Updated daily EoD!

Spok Holdings is a specialized healthcare communications company that operates a stable but slowly declining nationwide paging network alongside a modern clinical software portfolio. The firm’s main strength lies in its entrenched position within large hospital systems and its strong cash flow generation, which supports consistent dividend payouts. The primary investment story centers on the company's ability to migrate its legacy paging customers to integrated software solutions while managing operational costs. Key risks include intense competition from EHR providers, the secular decline of the paging industry, and potential execution hurdles in software adoption. It is best suited for income-focused investors who monitor paging churn and software bookings.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is currently focused on stabilization rather than high-growth scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the consistent price trends and volume momentum typically sought by this style.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock offers value characteristics through consistent cash flows but faces long-term secular headwinds.
Dividend investorStrong fitSpok is often attractive to income-focused investors due to its history of paying dividends from stable cash flows.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile cash flow is stable, the long-term decline of the core paging business introduces significant business-model risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock can experience significant swings based on quarterly performance and dividends.
Valuation riskMediumThe valuation is heavily tied to the sustainability of cash flows from a declining paging segment.
Competition risk (Software/Cloud)HighSpok faces intense competition from sophisticated software providers in the clinical collaboration market.
Business qualityMediumWhile the franchise is well-entrenched, its core asset is in a long-term structural decline.
Dividend incomeMediumFuture dividends are dependent on the company's ability to maintain paging margins.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully navigate the transition of its customer base to software solutions.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -32.08%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SPOK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SPOK has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.1%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.0%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+1.5%), modest insider ownership of 2.32%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SPOK's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (18.0% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SPOK's strongest growth driver at +6.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-2.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 58.1% and approximately 87.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.32% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.22%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 5.49%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.17%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.43%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.85%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SPOK generates approximately $788 of gross profit, $141 of operating income, and $180 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SPOK has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 213.57M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.91
1Y Target Price 14
Price to earnings Ratio 17.91
1Y Target Price 14
Volume (30-day avg) 137.2K shares
Beta 0.45
52 Weeks Range 9.38 - 14.65
Updated Date 10/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.38 - 14.65
Updated Date 10/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 12.14%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.57

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Paging ServicesMonthly recurring fees for nationwide paging services and hardware leasing.This is the company's primary cash engine, though it is a slowly shrinking business.
Software SolutionsLicensing, implementation, and maintenance of clinical communication software.This is the primary growth area where the company competes with modern software platforms.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 0.16
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 9%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.91%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.69%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.42%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.91
Forward PE 10.15
Enterprise Value 202.94M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57
Enterprise Value 202.94M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.32
Shares Outstanding 20.92M
Shares Floating 18.20M
Shares Outstanding 20.92M
Shares Floating 18.20M
Percent Insiders 2.32
Percent Institutions 58.06

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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🛡️ Financial Safety

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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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