Spok Holdings (SPOK)
NASDAQ:SPOK
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Spok Holdings
(NASDAQ:SPOK)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$12.00
▼(-9.77% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/01/26
SPOK scores well on financial performance (low leverage, strong margins, and solid free cash flow) and is supported by an unusually high dividend yield. Offsetting these positives are weak technical momentum (below major moving averages with negative MACD) and fundamental growth headwinds highlighted in guidance and call commentary (flat revenue outlook and ongoing wireless decline, plus backlog/cancelable-contract uncertainty).
Positive Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Spok’s extremely low leverage and debt-free posture provide durable financial flexibility, lowering interest risk and enabling continued dividends, buybacks or targeted investment. This structural strength supports resilience during cyclical pressure and funds strategic pivots without needing external financing.
Negative Factors
Secular decline in legacy wireless/pager business
The ongoing secular contraction of pager and wireless units erodes a meaningful revenue base and constrains top-line growth. Even with ARPU improvements and product add‑ons, unit declines create a persistent structural headwind that will pressure revenue and cash unless fully offset by software growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage / strong balance sheet
Spok’s extremely low leverage and debt-free posture provide durable financial flexibility, lowering interest risk and enabling continued dividends, buybacks or targeted investment. This structural strength supports resilience during cyclical pressure and funds strategic pivots without needing external financing.
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Spok Holdings (SPOK) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$218.50M
Dividend Yield9.67%
Average Volume (3M)161.87K
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta (1Y)0.60
Revenue Growth-1.72%
EPS Growth-21.57%
CountryUS
Employees418
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryMedical - Healthcare Information Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding20,730,352
10 Day Avg. Volume151,171
30 Day Avg. Volume161,865
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.86
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio10.79
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.00Price Target Upside5.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$144.20M
Spok Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Spok, Inc., provides healthcare communication solutions in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. It delivers clinical information to care teams when and where it matte...
How the Company Makes Money
Spok generates revenue primarily by selling and supporting its healthcare communications software and related services. Key revenue streams include (1) software revenue from its clinical communication and messaging offerings, which may be delivere...
Spok Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call conveyed cautious optimism. Spok demonstrated regained momentum in Q4 with notable software bookings growth, larger multi-year deals, double-digit growth in professional services and expanding managed services, while maintaining strong cash returns and a healthy adjusted EBITDA margin. Offsetting this, legacy wireless revenue continues a secular decline, certain software revenue categories (licenses, maintenance) were down, backlog declined and cancelable contract exposure increased. Management provided guidance that implies flat-to-modest revenue growth in 2026 but a higher mix of software and potential adjusted EBITDA improvement. On balance, the positive operational progress, cash generation and strategic positioning toward higher-margin software and managed services outweigh the manageable legacy-business headwinds and execution risks.Positive Updates
Strong cash returns and profitability
Returned $27.3 million of cash to stockholders in 2025; full-year GAAP net income of $15.9 million ($0.75 diluted EPS), up ~6.0% from $15.0 million in 2024; ended 2025 with $25.3 million in cash (up from $21.4 million at Q3).
Negative Updates
Ongoing wireless revenue decline
Wireless revenue declined to $72.5 million in 2025 from $73.5 million in 2024 (−1.4%), reflecting secular declines in pager units in service and continued pressure on the legacy wireless business.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong cash returns and profitability
Returned $27.3 million of cash to stockholders in 2025; full-year GAAP net income of $15.9 million ($0.75 diluted EPS), up ~6.0% from $15.0 million in 2024; ended 2025 with $25.3 million in cash (up from $21.4 million at Q3).
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Company Guidance
Spok guided 2026 consolidated revenue of $136.0–$143.0 million (midpoint roughly flat to 2025’s $139.7M; the high end implies ~2.3% YoY growth), wireless revenue of $68.0–$71.0M and software revenue of $68.0–$72.0M (midpoint would mark the first time software exceeds wireless), adjusted EBITDA of $27.5–$32.5M (vs. $29.0M in 2025; high end is >12% growth), and dividends in excess of $27M; management also expects operations bookings to grow versus 2025 (after >$30M in bookings for the third consecutive year), to manage net unit churn to the mid-single-digit range in 2026, and to continue GenA pager adoption (72,000 units, ~11% of base), while exiting 2025 with $25.3M cash and a 2025 adjusted EBITDA margin near 21%.Spok Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
71
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
76
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 136.64M | 139.71M | 137.65M | 139.03M | 134.53M | 142.15M |
| Gross Profit | 119.02M | 110.14M | 109.22M | 81.87M | 75.28M | 69.89M |
| EBITDA | 21.40M | 24.87M | 24.22M | 26.82M | 4.57M | -16.89M |
| Net Income | 12.67M | 15.88M | 14.96M | 15.67M | 21.86M | -22.18M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 193.89M | 206.11M | 217.10M | 227.68M | 244.48M | 248.15M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.08M | 25.28M | 29.14M | 31.99M | 35.75M | 59.58M |
| Total Debt | 6.21M | 6.94M | 8.77M | 11.09M | 15.70M | 17.29M |
| Total Liabilities | 52.93M | 59.73M | 62.36M | 63.91M | 72.40M | 74.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 140.96M | 146.38M | 154.75M | 163.77M | 172.08M | 173.69M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 25.53M | 25.20M | 25.71M | 22.77M | 2.68M | -7.27M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 29.14M | 28.95M | 28.92M | 26.18M | 6.46M | 7.97M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.91M | -3.05M | -3.21M | -3.42M | 11.26M | -225.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -29.03M | -29.79M | -28.54M | -26.68M | -26.22M | -11.75M |
Spok Holdings Technical Analysis
Neutral
13.30
Price Trends
11.91
Negative
12.38
Negative
14.10
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.15
Negative
53.08
Neutral
60.01
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SPOK, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 13.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 11.17, above the 50-day MA of 11.91, and below the 200-day MA of 14.10, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.15 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.01 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SPOK.
Spok Holdings Risk Analysis
Spok Holdings disclosed 25 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Spok Holdings reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Spok Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $218.50M | 28.48 | 8.64% | 9.67% | -1.72% | -21.57% | |
69 Neutral | $127.05M | 95.53 | 18.98% | ― | 8.72% | ― | |
66 Neutral | $386.83M | 73.44 | 2.49% | ― | 2.26% | ― | |
66 Neutral | $125.71M | 44.33 | 4.22% | ― | 18.78% | ― | |
53 Neutral | $392.36M | 28.72 | 58.50% | 2.52% | -1.88% | -61.50% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
44 Neutral | $106.70M | -0.94 | -54.67% | ― | 1.48% | -119.42% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Spok Holdings Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Spok Highlights Strong Cash Flow and Recurring Revenue Profile
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Spok Holdings, Inc. posted an investor presentation detailing its financial position and strategic priorities, highlighting strong free cash flow, a debt-free balance sheet and a business model in which more than 80% of revenue ...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Spok Posts Strong Q1 Results, Emphasizes AI and Dividends
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
On April 29, 2026, Spok reported first-quarter 2026 results showing nearly 57% year-over-year growth in software managed services revenue, net income of about $2 million, adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 million, and a software backlog of $55.3 million as ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Spok Holdings Announces Strategic Realignment and Leadership Changes
Negative
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Spok Holdings announced a strategic realignment aimed at reducing costs, sharpening operational focus, and maintaining long-term profitability, including an approximately 10% workforce reduction and an estimated $6 million in an...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Spok Holdings Highlights Strategy, Financial Strength in Presentation
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026, Spok Holdings, Inc. posted an investor presentation outlining its financial strength, strategic priorities and market positioning. The company reported 2025 revenue of $139.7 million, including $115.6 million in recurring rev...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Spok Holdings Posts 2025 Profit Growth, Declares Dividend
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Spok Holdings, Inc., a global healthcare communications provider, reported on February 25, 2026 that its full‑year 2025 net income rose 6.1% from 2024, with software revenue growing nearly 5% year over year, driven by strong managed services...
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