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Telesat Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Signed a $2.7 billion, 15-year ESCP-P contract with the Canadian government for secure Arctic connectivity, expanding the Lightspeed constellation to 225 satellites, a 44% increase over prior plans, and accelerating LEO business growth.
Lightspeed is fully funded, with global commercial service targeted for end of Q1 2028.
GEO business saw sequential backlog expansion due to new contracts, despite ongoing revenue pressures and cost discipline efforts.
Received US$189 million in incentive payments eligibility from the FCC for C-Band spectrum repurposing.
Borrowed US$120 million for general corporate purposes to support business and optimize capital structure.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 consolidated revenue: $79 million, down 25% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA: $22 million, down 62%; net loss: $559 million, mainly due to non-cash losses from Lightspeed Financing Warrants and FX impacts.
Six-month revenue: $167 million, down 25% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA: $57 million, down 55%; net loss: $710 million, compared to a $24 million gain in the prior year.
Interest expense: $50 million, down from prior year due to lower term loan rates.
GEO segment Q2 revenue: $78 million, down 26% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA: $43 million, down 42%.
LEO segment investment in Q2: $165 million ($20 million opex, $145 million capex); $337 million invested in Lightspeed in H1 2026.
Outlook and guidance
GEO segment 2026 revenue guidance: $300–$320 million; adjusted EBITDA: $210–$230 million, excluding refinancing/litigation costs.
Lightspeed program spending forecast raised to $1.3–$1.5 billion, up $300 million due to constellation expansion.
Lightspeed global commercial availability expected end of Q1 2028.
- Record $2.3B contract funds 225-satellite expansion, boosting defense focus and growth outlook.TSAT
Investor update - All director nominees were elected and Deloitte LLP was appointed auditor for the coming year.TSAT
AGM 2026 - Revenue and EBITDA fell, but LightSpeed investment and new contracts support future growth.TSAT
Q1 2026 - Fully funded LEO network targets US$320B enterprise market with rapid growth and strong backlog.TSAT
Investor presentation - Revenue and EBITDA fell as Lightspeed investment grew and refinancing for $2.1B debt advanced.TSAT
Q4 2025 - Revenue and EBITDA fell, but strong backlog and Lightspeed investment support 2025 guidance.TSAT
Q2 2025 - Q2 revenue and EBITDA declined, but guidance is reaffirmed and Lightspeed LEO funding advances.TSAT
Q2 2024 - LEO backlog hit $1.1B as revenue and EBITDA fell, but 2025 guidance and liquidity remain strong.TSAT
Q1 2025 - Revenue and EBITDA beat guidance, but net loss widened; Lightspeed LEO advances with major funding.TSAT
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