Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corporation (NASDAQ:CMTL), founded in 1969 and headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading global provider of advanced communications solutions. The company designs, develops, and deploys equipment, systems, and services that enable secure and reliable transmission of voice, video, and data. Over its history, Comtech has built a reputation for innovation across satellite communications, wireless data systems, and public safety networks, serving both commercial and government customers worldwide.

Comtech operates through two primary business segments: Commercial Solutions and Government Solutions. The Commercial Solutions segment offers satellite ground systems, including bandwidth-efficient modems, transceivers, and waveform compression technologies, as well as network management and monitoring tools. The Government Solutions segment delivers secure communications and integrated telecommunication systems for defense, intelligence, and public safety agencies, encompassing encryption devices, satellite and terrestrial wireless solutions, and emergency notification platforms.

Comtech’s products and services support a range of applications, from broadband connectivity in remote areas to mission-critical communications for first responders. The company’s technology portfolio includes satellite earth station equipment, mobile data terminals, video contribution solutions for broadcast networks, and Next-Generation 9-1-1 emergency notification services. Comtech also provides lifecycle support, maintenance, and consulting to ensure systems remain operational and secure in challenging environments.

With operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Comtech serves a diverse global customer base that includes telecommunications carriers, satellite operators, government agencies, and enterprise organizations. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Fred Kornberg, who has guided Comtech’s strategic growth and innovation efforts. Under his leadership, Comtech continues to expand its technological capabilities and market reach, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the communications industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.71 to $1.83
• 50-Day Range: $1.62 to $5.80
• 52-Week Range: $1.59 to $6.21
• Volume: 429,638 shs
• Average Volume: 529,309 shs
• Market Capitalization: $51.83 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $2.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Comtech Telecommunications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Comtech Telecommunications scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 423rd out of 629 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Comtech Telecommunications has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Comtech Telecommunications has a consensus price target of $2.50, representing about 44.5% upside from its current price of $1.73.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Comtech Telecommunications has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Comtech Telecommunications are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.90) to ($0.95) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Comtech Telecommunications is -0.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Comtech Telecommunications is -0.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Comtech Telecommunications has a P/B Ratio of 0.49. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.27% of the float of Comtech Telecommunications has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Comtech Telecommunications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.71, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Comtech Telecommunications has recently decreased by 12.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Comtech Telecommunications does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Comtech Telecommunications does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.87

News Sentiment

Comtech Telecommunications has a news sentiment score of 0.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Comtech Telecommunications this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for CMTL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Comtech Telecommunications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Comtech Telecommunications insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $520.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.20% of the stock of Comtech Telecommunications is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Comtech Telecommunications has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/15/2026
• Today: 7/24/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/06/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Equipment
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CMTL
• CIK: 23197
• Web: www.comtechtel.com
• Phone: (631) 962-7000
• Fax: 631-962-7001
• Employees: 1,385
• Year Founded: 1967

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Comtech Telecommunications: $2.50
• High Price Target: $2.50
• Low Price Target: $2.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +44.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.21)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$155.30 million
• Net Margins: -5.52%
• Pretax Margin: -5.01%
• Return on Equity: 9.77%
• Return on Assets: 1.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.02
• Current Ratio: 1.61
• Quick Ratio: 1.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $499.53 million
• Price / Sales: 0.10
• Cash Flow: $0.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.99
• Book Value: $3.55 per share
• Price / Book: 0.49

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,960,000
• Free Float: 29,302,000
• Market Cap: $51.83 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.51