Telesat Corporation (TSAT)
NASDAQ:TSAT
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TSAT Stock Chart & Stats
$51.80
-$0.78(-4.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$51.80
-$0.78(-4.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.77 - $55.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.50K
Average Volume (3M)192.24K
Market Cap
$719.13M
Enterprise Value$4.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$509.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-9.82
Shares Outstanding14,695,331
10 Day Avg. Volume228,333
30 Day Avg. Volume192,236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.09
Price to Sales (P/S)1.39
P/FCF Ratio-0.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$54.68Price Target Upside5.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$233.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Service Revenue ModelTelesat’s core business relies on long-term capacity leases and managed services that produce recurring, contract-backed revenue. That durable revenue mix supports predictable cash flows and customer stickiness across telecom, broadcast and government end markets while Lightspeed is built.
Positive Operating Cash FlowDespite losses and heavy investments, the legacy GEO business still generates positive operating cash flow. That ongoing cash generation provides a baseline funding source for operations and helps extend runway, making the business less reliant on immediate external financing during the Lightspeed investment phase.
Sizable Asset Base And Satellite ExpertiseA large asset base and established capability designing, deploying and operating satellite networks create structural advantages: high entry barriers, procurement and orbital expertise, and credibility with large enterprise and government customers, supporting long-term contract wins and service continuity.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure materially constrains financial flexibility. Large interest and principal obligations raise refinancing and covenant risk, limit the company’s ability to fund Lightspeed internally, and increase the likelihood of dilution or asset sales under adverse conditions.
Deep Negative Free Cash Flow In 2025A sharply negative free cash flow reading reflects heavy capex and cash burn tied to Lightspeed. This persistent investment-driven cash deficit elevates reliance on external financing, heightens execution risk, and can crowd out maintenance or commercial investments in the core GEO business.
Shrinking Revenue And Volatile ProfitabilityMaterial revenue decline and swings in net income undermine scale economies and forecasting reliability. Falling top-line undermines contract leverage, pressures margins and EBITDA, and worsens the company’s ability to service debt or absorb delays in Lightspeed’s commercial ramp.
Telesat Corp News
TSAT FAQ
What was Telesat Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telesat Corporation lowest stock price was $14.77 and its highest was $55.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Telesat Corporation’s market cap?
Telesat Corporation’s market cap is $719.13M.
When is Telesat Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telesat Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 94 days.
How were Telesat Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Telesat Corporation released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$2.232 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.681 by -$1.551.
Is Telesat Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Telesat Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Telesat Corporation pay dividends?
Telesat Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Telesat Corporation dividends here
What is Telesat Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Telesat Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Telesat Corporation have?
Telesat Corporation has 14,695,331 shares outstanding.
What happened to Telesat Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Telesat Corporation reported an EPS of -$2.232 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.681. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.268%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Telesat Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Telesat Corp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$54.68 (5.56% Upside)
$54.68 (5.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSAT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 18.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
205.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Telesat Corporation
Telesat Corporation, a satellite operator, provides mission-critical communications services to broadcast, enterprise, and consulting customers worldwide. The company's satellite-based services allow direct-to-home (DTH) service providers to deliver television programming, audio, and information channels directly to customers' homes; and enables broadcasters, cable networks, and DTH service providers to transmit television programming services. It offers value-added services, such as satellite capacity, digital encoding of video channels, authorization, and uplinking and downlinking services; and occasional use services for the broadcast of video news, sports, and live event coverages. The company also provides satellite capacity and end-to-end services, including space segment services and terrestrial facilities for enterprise connectivity, and internet and cellular backhaul; and rural telephony to telecommunications carriers and network services integrators. In addition, it offers broadband communication services to maritime and aeronautical markets comprising commercial airplanes and vessels; services to the U.S. government through government service integrators, and satellite services to the Canadian government; and direct-to-consumer broadband services. Further, the company operates satellite and hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks; and communications services for the oil and gas and mining industries. Additionally, it provides satellite operator services; and consulting services related to space and earth segments, government studies, satellite control, and research and development services. The company offers its services primarily through a direct sales force. As of December 31, 2021, it operated a fleet of 14 in-orbit geostationary satellites and a Canadian payload on the ViaSat-1 satellite. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
TSAT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed clear operational and strategic progress — notably a positive adjusted EBITDA beat, robust Lightspeed development, strategic defense-focused spectrum and partnership wins, and available project financing — but balanced by meaningful near-term financial and execution risks: a materially larger net loss, a sizable decline forecast for legacy GEO revenue, heavy Lightspeed cash burn ($1.0–$1.2B guidance for 2026), and the need to refinance $1.7B of Telesat Canada debt by December 2026. The company portrays confidence in addressing schedule and supply-chain risks (Mil Ka addition and chip supply) and expects to grow Lightspeed backlog, yet the combination of refinancing risk and elevated near-term spend tempers the overall picture.View all TSAT earnings summariesTSAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$54.68
▲(5.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.06% Insiders
3.23% Mutual Funds
0.57% Other Institutional Investors
86.43% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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