Jan 31

Comtech Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Comtech reported a decline in revenue and net income for Q2 2025, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.63x and a net loss of $48.7 million.

Key Takeaways

Comtech's Q2 2025 revenue was $126.6 million, down 5.7% year-over-year. The company reported a net loss of $48.7 million and an operating loss of $10.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, down from $15.1 million in Q2 2024. The book-to-bill ratio stood at 0.63x, with total funded backlog of $763.8 million.

Revenue declined 5.7% year-over-year to $126.6 million.

Gross margin fell to 26.7%, down from 32.2% in Q2 2024.

Net loss widened to $48.7 million from $10.6 million in Q2 2024.

Book-to-bill ratio was 0.63x, with a funded backlog of $763.8 million.

Total Revenue
$127M
Previous year: $134M
-5.7%
EPS
-$0.35
Previous year: -$0.15
+133.3%
Book-to-bill ratio
0.63
Previous year: 1.12
-43.8%
Adj. EBITDA as % of Sales
2.29%
Previous year: 11.3%
-79.7%
Gross Profit
$33.7M
Previous year: $43.2M
-21.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$26.7M
Previous year: $40M
-33.3%
Free Cash Flow
$870K
Previous year: -$32.7M
-102.7%
Total Assets
$771M
Previous year: $997M
-22.7%

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Forward Guidance

Comtech expects continued operational improvements but anticipates ongoing challenges in securing new bookings and improving margins.

Positive Outlook

  • Funded backlog remains strong at $763.8 million.
  • Operational discipline and cost reduction initiatives progressing.
  • Strategic review underway to explore growth opportunities.
  • Continued demand for high-margin SATCOM and VSAT solutions.
  • Successful renegotiation of credit facility to improve financial flexibility.

Challenges Ahead

  • Book-to-bill ratio remains below 1.0x, indicating future revenue pressure.
  • Gross margin deterioration due to pricing pressures and cost structure.
  • Higher interest expense impacting profitability.
  • Restructuring and strategic initiatives may take time to yield results.
  • Uncertainty around large government contracts and customer demand.