Spok Q3 net income more than triples on license sale

Spok Holdings

28/10/2026 20:24

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: ID:nBw6V3Yw3a

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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