Spok Q3 net income more than triples on license sale
Overview
US healthcare communications firm's Q3 revenue fell 2.6% yr/yr
Q3 net income rose over 200% yr/yr, boosted by gain on license sale
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 rose nearly 30% yr/yr
Outlook
Spok reiterates 2026 full-year revenue guidance of $132.5 mln to $139.5 mln
Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $28 mln and $32 mln
Result Drivers
LICENSE SALE - Net income was boosted by gain on sale of narrowband spectrum licenses
SOFTWARE REVENUE MIX - Nearly 30% yr/yr growth in license revenue and more than 30% yr/yr increase in managed services revenue drove software revenue
OPERATING EXPENSES - Company reported a 7.3% yr/yr decrease in operating expenses, contributing to improved profitability
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Net Income | $9.72 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | $8.6 mln | ||
Q3 Adjusted Operating Expenses | $26.06 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Expenses | $27.36 mln | ||
Q3 Revenue | $32.99 mln | ||
Q3 Software Revenue | $16.01 mln |
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