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Mar 31, 2020
Globalstar Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Globalstar's financial results were announced for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, with total revenue increasing by 7% year-over-year, driven by engineering service revenue, while the company faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting subscriber equipment sales and service pricing.
Key Takeaways
Globalstar reported a 7% increase in total revenue for Q1 2020 compared to Q1 2019, primarily due to engineering service revenue. However, the company experienced a net loss due to a non-cash derivative loss and foreign exchange rate changes. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted subscriber equipment sales and service pricing, particularly in the oil and gas and retail industries.
Total revenue increased by 7% due to engineering service revenue, offsetting declines in other revenue streams.
Commercial IoT service revenue increased by 17% due to growth in the average subscriber base and higher ARPU.
The company faced challenges due to COVID-19, impacting subscriber equipment sales and service pricing.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $11.0 million due primarily to increased revenue and decreased operating expenses.
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Commercial IoT Revenue
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Globalstar expects its revenue to continue to be negatively impacted by the industry downturn, which is reflected in both a reduction in the volume of subscriber equipment sales and lower service pricing.
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