Maxar Technologies’ (MAXR, $5.83) shares fall 15%, cuts dividend to a penny
Shares of Maxar Technologies’ tumbled 14.9% on Thursday after the company reported disappointing fourth quarter results, which was soon followed by restructuring news along with dividend cuts to $0.01/quarter, down from $0.02764.
The company reported a 9% fall in the total revenue owing to drops in Space Systems. This was somewhat balanced out by $213 million gains in the Imagery revenue from the U.S. government. Segment-wise, revenue for the quarter was Space Systems $243 million, Imagery $213 million and Services $68 million.
Total EBITDA for the quarter stood at $84 million compared to $116 million in the previous quarter. EBITDA margin also saw a drop of more than 400 bps during the quarter and stood at 17% compared to 21.3%, largely owing to the declines in the Space Systems segment. The final EBITDA figures segment wise stand as: Space Systems -$29 million, Imagery $122 million and Services $6 million.
As part of its restructuring plans, the company will sell its Palo Alto facility as well as amend its credit agreement as steps to strengthen the balance sheet.
It has also decided to continue operating the GEO Comsat business to right size the organization to better align its costs with revenue.
GILT in downward trend: price may drop because broke its higher Bollinger Band on February 05, 2025
GILT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 05, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 31 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for GILT moved out of overbought territory on February 06, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 31 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GILT as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GILT turned negative on February 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GILT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 66 cases where GILT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
GILT moved above its 50-day moving average on March 11, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GILT advanced for three days, in of 265 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 145 cases where GILT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.135) is normal, around the industry mean (8.019). P/E Ratio (13.341) is within average values for comparable stocks, (93.078). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.815). Dividend Yield (0.074) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.165) is also within normal values, averaging (17.238).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GILT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GILT’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock worse than average.
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