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: $3.00 to $3.14
• 50-Day Range: $1.92 to $3.09
• 52-Week Range: $1.19 to $4.88
• Volume: 281,942 shs
• Average Volume: 189,903 shs
• Market Capitalization: $89.38 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $6.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Comtech Telecommunications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Comtech Telecommunications scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 282nd out of 669 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: 3.2 / 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 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Comtech Telecommunications has a consensus price target of $6.00, representing about 97.4% upside from its current price of $3.04.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Comtech Telecommunications has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Comtech Telecommunications are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($2.38) to ($1.11) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Comtech Telecommunications is -0.30, 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 -0.30, 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 0.28. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.01% of the outstanding shares of Comtech Telecommunications have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Comtech Telecommunications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Comtech Telecommunications has recently increased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.77

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.01% of the outstanding shares of Comtech Telecommunications have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Comtech Telecommunications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Comtech Telecommunications has recently increased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.81

News Sentiment

Comtech Telecommunications has a news sentiment score of 0.81. 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

6 people have searched for CMTL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Comtech Telecommunications insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.10% of the stock of Comtech Telecommunications is held by insiders.

CMTL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CMTL shares performed this year?

Comtech Telecommunications' stock was trading at $4.01 at the start of the year. Since then, CMTL stock has decreased by 24.2% and is now trading at $3.04.

How were Comtech Telecommunications' earnings last quarter?

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 21st. The communications equipment provider reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. The communications equipment provider earned $122.12 million during the quarter. Comtech Telecommunications had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.38% and a negative net margin of 51.28%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Comtech Telecommunications have any subsidiaries?

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.

How do I buy shares of Comtech Telecommunications?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Comtech Telecommunications own?

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/21/2023
• Today: 10/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2026

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: 1,676
• Year Founded: 1972

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Comtech Telecommunications: $6.00
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +97.4%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($10.02)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$99.99 million
• Net Margins: -51.28%
• Pretax Margin: -51.59%
• Return on Equity: -15.38%
• Return on Assets: -3.34%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.74
• Quick Ratio: 0.53

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $540.40 million
• Price / Sales: 0.17
• Cash Flow: $2.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.13
• Book Value: $10.75 per share
• Price / Book: 0.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,400,000
• Free Float: 28,778,000
• Market Cap: $89.38 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.30