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INNOVATE Corp
(NYSE:VATE)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$7.50
▼(-10.07% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/18/26
The score is driven primarily by improving operations and strong recent cash generation, but is capped by elevated balance-sheet/leverage risk and continued net losses. Technically, the stock is in a clear downtrend (below major moving averages with negative MACD), and valuation metrics provide limited support due to negative earnings and no stated dividend yield. Earnings-call commentary adds some support via strong Infrastructure momentum and backlog, but capital-structure and segment headwinds remain meaningful.
Positive Factors
Improving Revenue and Operating Margins
Sustained top-line growth and rising EBIT margin indicate improving core operating performance and scale benefits. This trend supports lasting operating leverage, helps cushion cyclical volatility, and improves the company's ability to convert revenue into recurring profit over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage and Thin Equity
A high debt-to-equity ratio and minimal equity cushion leave the company exposed to cash-flow shocks and interest cost variability. Structural leverage limits strategic optionality, raises refinancing risk, and magnifies downside if operating momentum slows over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving Revenue and Operating Margins
Sustained top-line growth and rising EBIT margin indicate improving core operating performance and scale benefits. This trend supports lasting operating leverage, helps cushion cyclical volatility, and improves the company's ability to convert revenue into recurring profit over the next several quarters.
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INNOVATE Corp (VATE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$102.18M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)26.90K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.54
Revenue Growth52.38%
EPS Growth70.10%
CountryUS
Employees3,663
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.84
Shares Outstanding13,641,866
10 Day Avg. Volume53,214
30 Day Avg. Volume26,900
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.26
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio0.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
INNOVATE Corp Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
INNOVATE Corp. (VATE), a New York-based entity founded in 1994 and previously known as HC2 Holdings, Inc. until its name change in September 2021, manages a diverse range of subsidiaries operating within the infrastructure, life sciences, and spec...
INNOVATE Corp Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 14, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call reflects a predominantly positive operational story driven by a strong Infrastructure / DBMG performance that delivered outsized revenue (up 33% consolidated) and adjusted EBITDA improvement. Significant regulatory and clinical milestones at MediBeacon and international growth at R2 are constructive. However, meaningful challenges remain in smaller but important areas: Life Sciences revenues fell sharply (-48.4%), R2 is seeking external capital, Spectrum experienced advertising weakness and cancellations, DBMG saw ~140 bps gross margin compression, and consolidated debt increased due to PIK interest. Overall, the positive momentum in the company’s largest revenue driver and improved overall profitability outweighs the segment‑level headwinds, but capital structure and segment weaknesses warrant continued attention.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $364.8 million in Q1 2026, an increase of 33% versus $274.2 million in Q1 2025, driven primarily by Infrastructure.
Negative Updates
Life Sciences Revenue Decline
Life Sciences revenue decreased 48.4% to $1.6 million from $3.1 million in Q1 2025, largely due to lower R2 Glacial FX and Glacial Rx unit sales in North America—necessitating capital raises to continue progression.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $364.8 million in Q1 2026, an increase of 33% versus $274.2 million in Q1 2025, driven primarily by Infrastructure.
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Company Guidance
Management’s guidance was largely qualitative and focused on improving 2026 visibility, continued Infrastructure momentum and pipeline-driven backlog growth, while they work on capital‑structure alternatives; key Q1 metrics referenced include consolidated revenue $364.8M (up 33% YoY), total adjusted EBITDA $19.7M (vs. $7.2M), net loss $17.2M or $1.29 per diluted share (vs. $24.8M, $1.89), cash $134.6M, and total debt $699M (up $11.8M); Infrastructure/DBMG exited Q1 with revenue $357.9M (up 35.1% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $23.0M, gross margin 14.2% (≈140 bps compression YoY), reported backlog $1.6B and adjusted backlog $1.8B; Life Sciences/R2 reported Q1 revenue $1.6M (down 48.4%), total demand $2.2M and a backlog of ≈160 systems (~$2M) and is seeking external capital; Spectrum had Q1 revenue $5.3M and adjusted EBITDA $0.7M but cited near‑term softness offset by regulatory tailwinds (applications for >60 LPT licenses, >25 Class A relocations) and potential commercial opportunities.INNOVATE Corp Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.52B | 1.25B | 1.11B | 1.42B | 1.64B | 1.21B |
| Gross Profit | 228.70M | 182.20M | 208.80M | 216.00M | 221.40M | 183.70M |
| EBITDA | 110.80M | 57.90M | 74.00M | 63.10M | 62.80M | 31.80M |
| Net Income | -22.40M | -60.60M | -34.60M | -35.20M | -35.90M | -227.50M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.01B | 950.10M | 891.10M | 1.04B | 1.15B | 1.08B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 87.80M | 112.10M | 48.80M | 80.80M | 80.40M | 45.50M |
| Total Debt | 682.40M | 717.50M | 719.20M | 771.90M | 785.30M | 684.80M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.23B | 1.17B | 1.05B | 1.20B | 1.18B | 1.09B |
| Stockholders Equity | -233.50M | -230.80M | -180.40M | -165.50M | -103.70M | -84.30M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 142.00M | 120.50M | -9.90M | 8.10M | -30.20M | 65.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 186.70M | 146.60M | 9.10M | 26.50M | -9.50M | 89.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -42.60M | -22.60M | -13.90M | 23.20M | -22.50M | -299.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -65.10M | -61.20M | -26.50M | -49.40M | 68.10M | 17.80M |
INNOVATE Corp Technical Analysis
Negative
8.34
Price Trends
11.15
Negative
11.90
Negative
8.48
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.73
Negative
44.16
Neutral
43.46
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VATE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 8.34 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.90, below the 50-day MA of 11.15, and below the 200-day MA of 8.48, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.73 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.16 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.46 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VATE.
INNOVATE Corp Risk Analysis
INNOVATE Corp disclosed 87 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. INNOVATE Corp reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
INNOVATE Corp Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $215.14M | 19.14 | 14.64% | 0.82% | 21.21% | 252.85% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
51 Neutral | $102.18M | -4.07 | 9.58% | ― | 52.38% | 70.10% | |
51 Neutral | $158.73M | -8.28 | 30.27% | ― | -15.98% | 73.32% | |
49 Neutral | $14.39M | -2.05 | -51.96% | ― | 10.34% | 99.97% |
* Industrials Sector Average
VATE
INNOVATE Corp
7.72
2.72
54.40%
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INNOVATE Corp Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
MediBeacon’s Kidney Diagnostic Platform Nominated for Prix Galien
Positive
Aug 18, 2026
MediBeacon’s TGFR System, which uses the Lumitrace (relmapirazin) fluorescent tracer, a monitor and reusable sensor to deliver point-of-care transdermal kidney function measurements, has been nominated by The Galien Foundation for the 2026 P...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
INNOVATE Launches ATM Equity Program to Bolster Liquidity
Neutral
Aug 10, 2026
On August 7, 2026, INNOVATE Corp agreed to sell its approximately 91.21% stake in DBM Global Inc. to IES Holdings Inc., as part of a $650 million cash-and-stock transaction for 100% of DBMG. The deal, expected to close in the quarter ending Decemb...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
INNOVATE Corp Posts Strong Q2 Results, Refocuses Portfolio
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
INNOVATE Corp. reported strong consolidated results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, with revenue rising to $421.6 million from $242.0 million a year earlier and net income attributable to common stockholders improving to $10.4 million ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
INNOVATE Corp Adopts PIK Interest to Bolster Liquidity
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
On July 31, 2026, INNOVATE Corp. executed supplemental indentures on its 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and 9.5% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2027, allowing consenting holders to receive interest from February 1, 2026 through July 3...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
INNOVATE Subsidiary DBM Global Announces Cash Dividend
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026, INNOVATE Corp. announced that its operating subsidiary DBM Global Inc. will pay a cash dividend of approximately $12 million, or $3.12 per share, on August 3, 2026 to stockholders of record as of July 20, 2026. As DBM Global’...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
INNOVATE Corp Shareholders Back Board, Compensation and Auditor
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
At INNOVATE Corp.’s annual meeting of stockholders held on June 11, 2026, investors re-elected four directors—Avram A. Glazer, Warren H. Gfeller, Brian S. Goldstein and Amy M. Wilkinson—to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, sig...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
INNOVATE Restructures Broadcasting Stake Through CONX Merger
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
On May 29, 2026, INNOVATE Corp. subsidiaries HC2 Broadcasting and HC2 Broadcasting Holdco entered into a merger agreement with CONX Corp. that will see CONX gain a controlling stake in Broadcasting, with CONX expected to hold about 75% and INNOVAT...
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