The chart below shows how TSAT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TSAT sees a -0.60% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +13.39% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.18%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Positive Revenue Outlook: 1. Strong Revenue Guidance: Telesat expects full-year revenues for 2024 to be at the upper end of the guidance range of CAD545 million to CAD565 million, indicating confidence in future performance.
Strong Operational Efficiency: 2. High Adjusted EBITDA Margin: The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q3 2024 was 69.5%, demonstrating strong operational efficiency despite a decrease in revenues.
Strong Cash Reserves: 3. Significant Cash Position: Telesat ended Q3 2024 with CAD1.1 billion in cash, providing a solid financial foundation for ongoing operations and capital expenditures.
Debt Repurchase Benefits: 4. Debt Repurchase Savings: The company has repurchased CAD262 million in debt at a cost of CAD190 million, resulting in annual interest savings of approximately CAD54 million.
Foreign Exchange Gain Improvement: 5. Positive Foreign Exchange Impact: Telesat recorded a gain on foreign exchange of CAD36 million in Q3 2024, a significant improvement compared to a loss of CAD77 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Q3 2024 revenues decreased by CAD37 million to CAD138 million compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to a reduction in services and lower rates on long-term agreements.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 decreased by CAD37 million to CAD96 million, resulting in a margin drop from 75.9% in Q3 2023 to 69.5%.
Cash Reduction Agreement: The renewal agreement with EchoStar for Nimiq-5 will result in a 70% reduction in cash received, as DISH ramps down its capacity over the next year.
Explorer Revenue Decline: Revenue from Explorer is expected to decline by CAD4 million next year due to a restructured contract, despite being flat at the EBITDA line.
High Leverage Ratio: Telesat's total leverage ratio at the end of Q3 was 5.84 times, indicating a high level of debt relative to earnings.
Telesat Corporation (TSAT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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