Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) shares rose 0.2% to $83.40 as of October 21, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $83.26. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for GSAT. The move is tied to company news. Below, we break down what changed for GSAT, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Company News
FCC Authorizes Globalstar's Third-Generation C-3 System for Operations in the United States Globe Newswire reports on GSAT.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Oct 19, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$10.8B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$90
+7.9% vs price
Price chart
Sep 21 – Oct 20
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Globalstar, Inc. investors
For Globalstar, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.2% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $90.00, implying +7.9% upside from $83.40. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (31/100). With earnings roughly 15 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
GSAT price reaction
GSAT last traded at $83.40, up $0.14 (+0.17%) from the previous close of $83.26. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $82.34 and $83.82, and it currently sits about 72% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT)
The consensus analyst price target on Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) is $90.00, 7.9% above the recent $83.40. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on GSAT line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $90.00 implies +7.9% upside from $83.40.
+The Street's most bullish target is $90.00 (+7.9%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 0.2% session move.
▼ The bearish case
−Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved −0.44% from $79.53 to $79.18 on 2026-07-17.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 20, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.37% from $83.52 to $83.82 on 2026-10-09, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average at 1.1x.
Material / Earnings2026-10-07+0.0%
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.16% to $83.67 on October 7, 2026, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-10-06+0.1%
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.14% from $83.51 to $83.63 on 2026-10-06, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-10-05+0.4%
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.53% from $83.10 to $83.54 on October 5, 2026, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was driven by technical momentum.
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.16% from $82.91 to $83.04 on 2026-09-21, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-09-18+0.4%
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.35% from $82.55 to $82.84 on 2026-09-18 on significantly elevated volume (2.6x the 5-day average).
Material / Earnings2026-09-01-0.2%
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) moved +0.42% from $81.03 to $81.37 on 2026-09-01. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with GSAT reaching a new 30-day low, with volume near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-05 (est.)
in 15 days
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about GSAT
Why did Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) stock move?
GSAT rose 0.2% to $83.40. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.
How much did GSAT stock rise?
GSAT gained 0.17% ($0.14) versus the prior close of $83.26, last trading at $83.40 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Globalstar, Inc.'s next earnings date?
GSAT's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-05 — about 15 days away.
What is the analyst price target for GSAT?
The consensus analyst price target for GSAT is $90.00, about 7.9% above the current $83.40. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 0 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks GSAT
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for GSAT, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 21, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
