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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1.70 -0.03 (-1.45%)
As of 12:50 PM Eastern

About Comtech Telecommunications Stock (NASDAQ:CMTL)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$1.68
$1.77
50-Day Range
$1.62
$5.80
52-Week Range
$1.59
$6.21
Volume
115,777 shs
Average Volume
432,176 shs
Market Capitalization
$50.78 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$2.50
Consensus Rating
Hold

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.

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Comtech Telecommunications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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69th Percentile Overall Score

CMTL MarketRank™: 

Comtech Telecommunications scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 252nd out of 594 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • 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 44.9% 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.

  • Read more about Comtech Telecommunications' stock forecast and price target.
  • 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.

  • Read more about Comtech Telecommunications' valuation and earnings.
  • 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 Yield

    Comtech Telecommunications does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

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

  • News Sentiment

    Comtech Telecommunications has a news sentiment score of 1.72. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Comtech Telecommunications this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 2 people have searched for CMTL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

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

  • Read more about Comtech Telecommunications' insider trading history.
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CMTL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Comtech Telecommunications' stock was trading at $5.29 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, CMTL shares have decreased by 67.4% and is now trading at $1.7250.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, June, 15th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.22) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.27) by $0.05. The communications equipment provider earned $106 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $110.21 million. Comtech Telecommunications had a negative net margin of 5.52% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.77%.
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The following companies are subsidiaries of Comtech Telecommunications: UHP Networks Inc., NG-911 Inc., Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., CGC Technology Limited, GD NG-911, Solacom Technologies Inc., TeleCommunication Systems Inc., and more.

Shares of CMTL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Comtech Telecommunications investors own include Plug Power (PLUG), American Water Works (AWK), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Waste Connections (WCN), Humana (HUM) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
6/15/2026
Today
8/06/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/29/2026
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Communications Equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CMTL
CIK
23197
Employees
1,385
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$2.50
Low Price Target
$2.50
Potential Upside/Downside
+47.9%
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
$0.88 per share
Price / Cash Flow
1.91
Book Value
$3.55 per share
Price / Book
0.48

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
29,960,000
Free Float
29,302,000
Market Cap
$50.63 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.53

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This page (NASDAQ:CMTL) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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