Anterix Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results
Quarterly spectrum revenue increased, but lower license-exchange gains accompanied a swing from profit to loss.
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Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) reported a fiscal 2027 second-quarter net loss of $4.993 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026. Spectrum revenue rose to $1.958 million from $1.552 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings swung to a $0.25 loss per share from $2.86 income per share. Gains on exchanges of intangible assets fell to $6.092 million from $59.602 million.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $107.467 million, with no debt and $3.172 million in restricted escrow deposits. Quarterly operating cash use was $6.142 million. Approximately $33.1 million of contracted proceeds remained outstanding; Anterix expects approximately $9.6 million during the remainder of fiscal 2027. The company invested $5.4 million in spectrum clearing. Its $250.0 million repurchase authorization remained unused during the quarter. On October 29, 2026, the FCC advanced proposed rule changes considering 900 MHz spectrum for satellite coverage.
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Positive
- Moderate pointQuarterly spectrum revenue increased to $1.958 million from $1.552 million a year earlier.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately $33.1 million in contracted proceeds remains outstanding; Anterix expects approximately $9.6 million during remaining fiscal 2027. 2.1% of market cap
- Moderate pointNo debt at September 30, 2026, alongside $107.467 million in cash and cash equivalents.
- Minor pointSix-month spectrum revenue increased to $3.916 million from $2.970 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointStock-option exercises generated $2.894 million in quarterly cash proceeds and $23.161 million over six months.
5 minor points
- Minor pointQuarterly product development expense declined to $1.177 million from $1.212 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointSeverance charges fell to $205,000 quarterly and over six months, versus $735,000 and $1.355 million, respectively.
- Minor pointDepreciation and amortization fell to $96,000 quarterly and $197,000 over six months, versus $133,000 and $257,000.
- Minor pointInterest income rose to $949,000 quarterly and $1.794 million over six months, versus $379,000 and $821,000.
- Minor pointIncome tax expense fell to $264,000 quarterly and $638,000 over six months, versus $7.518 million and $5.261 million.
Negative
- Moderate pointQuarterly net loss of $4.993 million replaced $53.536 million income; diluted EPS moved to negative $0.25 from $2.86.
- Moderate pointQuarterly operating cash use of $6.142 million compared with $1.404 million generated a year earlier.
- Minor pointSix-month net loss of $4.753 million replaced $78.716 million income; diluted EPS moved to negative $0.25 from $4.21.
- Minor pointQuarterly operating loss of $5.710 million replaced $60.675 million operating income a year earlier.
- Minor pointSix-month operating loss of $5.956 million replaced $83.156 million operating income a year earlier.
10 minor points
- Minor pointIntangible-asset exchange gains fell to $6.092 million quarterly and $16.745 million over six months, versus $59.602 million and $93.518 million.
- Minor pointIntangible-asset sale gains were zero quarterly and over six months, versus $11.469 million and $12.430 million.
- Minor pointSix-month operating cash use widened to $4.097 million from $1.736 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointCash and cash equivalents declined to $107.467 million from $116.010 million at June 30, 2026.
- Minor pointGeneral and administrative expense rose to $10.029 million quarterly and $19.653 million over six months, versus $8.398 million and $18.847 million.
- Minor pointSales and support expense rose to $2.253 million quarterly and $4.164 million over six months, versus $1.449 million and $2.942 million.
- Minor pointSix-month product development expense increased to $2.397 million from $2.332 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointStock compensation expense increased to $4.065 million quarterly and $7.347 million over six months, versus $2.947 million and $6.579 million.
- Minor pointSpectrum clearing investment consumed $5.4 million during the quarter.
- Minor pointCommon shares outstanding increased to 19,663,183 at September 30, 2026, from 18,914,271 at March 31, 2026.
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Key Figures
- Spectrum revenue
- $1,958 thousand
- Q2 FY2027; $1,552 thousand in Q2 FY2026
- Net loss
- ($4,993) thousand
- Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $53,536 thousand net income in 2025
- Diluted loss per share
- ($0.25) per share
- Three months ended September 30, 2026
- Operating cash used
- ($6,142) thousand
- Three months ended September 30, 2026
- License exchange gain
- $6.1 million
- Narrowband-for-broadband license exchanges in six counties
- Contracted proceeds
- $33.1 million outstanding; $9.6 million expected
- Expected proceeds are for the remainder of fiscal 2027
- Cash and debt
- $107.5 million cash; no debt
- At September 30, 2026
- Spectrum clearing costs
- $5.4 million
- Fiscal 2027 second quarter
Previous Earnings Reports
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Reported higher spectrum revenue, lower net income, and continuing proceeds and license-exchange activity.
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced its second quarter fiscal 2027 results and filed its Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended September 30, 2026.
Financial and Operational Highlights
- Approximately
$33.1 million of contracted proceeds outstanding with approximately$9.6 million expected to be received during the remainder of fiscal 2027 - Exchanged narrowband for broadband licenses in 6 counties and recorded a
$6.1 million gain on exchange of broadband licenses - Invested
$5.4 million in spectrum clearing costs - Announced that iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo are the first iPhone models to operate on dedicated private LTE networks using Anterix 900 MHz (Band 106) spectrum
- Subsequent to quarter end, on October 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission advanced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify its Supplemental Coverage from Space (“SCS”) rules, which includes consideration of adding the 900 MHz band to the list of SCS bands
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
At September 30, 2026, the Company had no debt and cash and cash equivalents of
The Company has an authorized share repurchase program for up to
Conference Call Information
Anterix senior management will hold an analyst and investor conference call to provide a business update at 9:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Participants interested in joining the call’s live question and answer session are required to pre-register by clicking on the following link https://bit.ly/anterixQ2FY27 to obtain a dial-in number and unique PIN. It is recommended that participants join the call at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call is also being webcast live and will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix’s website at https://investors.anterix.com/events-presentations. Following the event, a replay of the call will also be available on the Anterix website.
About Anterix Inc.
Anterix is transforming how critical infrastructure stays connected. As the market leader in mission-critical private wireless broadband spectrum for the utility sector, Anterix delivers more secure, private 900 MHz licensed spectrum and advanced intelligent infrastructure solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and accelerate digital transformation. Backed by a growing ecosystem of industry-leading partners, Anterix provides the connectivity foundation that powers a more resourceful and resilient future. Learn more at www.anterix.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future events or achievements such as statements in this press release related to Anterix’s business, financial results, outlook, regulatory actions or opportunities. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements, as they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Anterix’s actual future results to differ materially from results indicated in the forward-looking statement. Such statements are based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including: (i) the timing of payments under customer agreements; (ii) Anterix’s ability to clear the 900 MHz Broadband Spectrum on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) Anterix’s ability to timely secure broadband licenses; (iv) Anterix’s ability to successfully commercialize its spectrum assets and services to its targeted utility or other customers in accordance with its plans and expectations; (v) Anterix’s ability to execute on its customer engagement initiatives; and (vi) competition in the market for spectrum and spectrum solutions offered by Anterix. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Anterix’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which you may obtain for free at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect the Company’s financial outlook, business, results of operations and financial condition. Anterix undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein.
Shareholder Contact
Natasha Vecchiarelli
VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Anterix
nvecchiarelli@anterix.com
| Anterix Inc. Earnings Release Tables Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 107,467 | $ | 98,533 | |||
| Spectrum receivable | 16,063 | 10,638 | |||||
| Broadband licenses held for sale | 13,607 | — | |||||
| Escrow deposits | 3,172 | 6,130 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,773 | 4,684 | |||||
| Total current assets | 145,082 | 119,985 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 706 | 827 | |||||
| Right of use assets, net | 4,345 | 4,069 | |||||
| Intangible assets | 317,823 | 310,712 | |||||
| Deferred broadband costs | 29,423 | 29,069 | |||||
| Other assets | 534 | 548 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 497,913 | $ | 465,210 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable and other accrued expenses | $ | 11,667 | $ | 15,028 | |||
| Accrued severance and other related charges | 1,221 | 2,810 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 1,316 | 1,424 | |||||
| Contingent liability | 2,220 | 2,220 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 14,331 | 14,513 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 30,755 | 35,995 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 3,331 | 2,995 | |||||
| Contingent liability | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 159,005 | 146,665 | |||||
| Deferred gain on sale of intangible assets | 4,911 | 4,911 | |||||
| Deferred income tax | 6,759 | 6,323 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 210,761 | 202,889 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 594,201 | 564,617 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (307,051 | ) | (302,298 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 287,152 | 262,321 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 497,913 | $ | 465,210 | |||
| Anterix Inc. Earnings Release Tables Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Spectrum revenue | $ | 1,958 | $ | 1,552 | $ | 3,916 | $ | 2,970 | |||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 10,029 | 8,398 | 19,653 | 18,847 | |||||||||||
| Sales and support | 2,253 | 1,449 | 4,164 | 2,942 | |||||||||||
| Product development | 1,177 | 1,212 | 2,397 | 2,332 | |||||||||||
| Severance and other related charges | 205 | 735 | 205 | 1,355 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 96 | 133 | 197 | 257 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 13,760 | 11,927 | 26,616 | 25,733 | |||||||||||
| Gain on exchange of intangible assets, net | (6,092 | ) | (59,602 | ) | (16,745 | ) | (93,518 | ) | |||||||
| Gain on sale of intangible assets, net | — | (11,469 | ) | — | (12,430 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss from disposal of long-lived assets, net | — | 21 | 1 | 29 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (5,710 | ) | 60,675 | (5,956 | ) | 83,156 | |||||||||
| Interest income | 949 | 379 | 1,794 | 821 | |||||||||||
| Other income | 32 | — | 47 | — | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (4,729 | ) | 61,054 | (4,115 | ) | 83,977 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 264 | 7,518 | 638 | 5,261 | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (4,993 | ) | $ | 53,536 | $ | (4,753 | ) | $ | 78,716 | |||||
| Net (loss) income per common share basic | $ | (0.25 | ) | $ | 2.86 | $ | (0.25 | ) | $ | 4.22 | |||||
| Net (loss) income per common share diluted | $ | (0.25 | ) | $ | 2.86 | $ | (0.25 | ) | $ | 4.21 | |||||
| Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic net (loss) income per share | 19,595,743 | 18,687,082 | 19,342,122 | 18,654,570 | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares used to compute diluted net (loss) income per share | 19,595,743 | 18,705,801 | 19,342,122 | 18,710,311 | |||||||||||
| Anterix Inc. Earnings Release Tables Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited, in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (4,993 | ) | $ | 53,536 | $ | (4,753 | ) | $ | 78,716 | |||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 96 | 133 | 197 | 257 | |||||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 4,065 | 2,947 | 7,347 | 6,579 | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 308 | 2,387 | 436 | (120 | ) | ||||||||||
| Right of use assets | (588 | ) | 403 | (276 | ) | 516 | |||||||||
| Gain on exchange of intangible assets, net | (6,092 | ) | (59,602 | ) | (16,745 | ) | (93,518 | ) | |||||||
| Gain on sale of intangible assets, net | — | (11,469 | ) | — | (12,430 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss from disposal of long-lived assets, net | — | 21 | 1 | 29 | |||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||||||||||||||
| Non-trade receivable | — | — | — | 2,926 | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,026 | (26 | ) | (46 | ) | 351 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and other accrued expenses | 1,466 | 4,668 | (1,055 | ) | 2,112 | ||||||||||
| Accrued severance and other related charges | (412 | ) | 337 | (1,589 | ) | 432 | |||||||||
| Due to related parties | — | (30 | ) | — | (30 | ) | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 559 | (474 | ) | 228 | (660 | ) | |||||||||
| Contingent liability | — | 6,371 | — | 7,425 | |||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | (1,577 | ) | 2,202 | 12,158 | 5,744 | ||||||||||
| Other liabilities | — | — | — | (65 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (6,142 | ) | 1,404 | (4,097 | ) | (1,736 | ) | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases of intangible assets and other related costs | (5,384 | ) | (13,181 | ) | (12,087 | ) | (17,147 | ) | |||||||
| Proceeds from sale of spectrum | — | 12,577 | — | 13,878 | |||||||||||
| Purchases of equipment | (41 | ) | — | (77 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5,425 | ) | (604 | ) | (12,164 | ) | (3,269 | ) | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 2,894 | 157 | 23,161 | 157 | |||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | (990 | ) | — | (990 | ) | |||||||||
| Payments of withholding tax on net issuance of restricted stock | (608 | ) | (74 | ) | (924 | ) | (716 | ) | |||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,286 | (907 | ) | 22,237 | (1,549 | ) | |||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (9,281 | ) | (107 | ) | 5,976 | (6,554 | ) | ||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | |||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period | 119,920 | 48,577 | 104,663 | 55,024 | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period | $ | 110,639 | $ | 48,470 | $ | 110,639 | $ | 48,470 | |||||||
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period: | |||||||||||
| Taxes paid, including excise tax | $ | 620 | $ | 859 | $ | 836 | $ | 859 | |||
| Operating leases paid | $ | 392 | $ | 546 | $ | 811 | $ | 1,115 | |||
| Non-cash investing activity: | |||||||||||
| Capitalized change in estimated asset retirement obligations | $ | — | $ | 77 | $ | — | $ | 63 | |||
| Derecognition of contingent liability related to sale of intangible assets | $ | — | $ | 13,776 | $ | — | $ | 14,948 | |||
| Right of use assets new leases | $ | 242 | $ | — | $ | 284 | $ | 321 | |||
| Right of use assets modifications and renewals | $ | 705 | $ | 10 | $ | 700 | $ | 47 | |||
The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
| September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 107,467 | $ | 116,010 | $ | 98,533 | |||
| Escrow deposits | 3,172 | 3,910 | 6,130 | ||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 110,639 | $ | 119,920 | $ | 104,663 | |||
| September 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 39,070 | $ | 41,432 | $ | 47,374 | |||
| Escrow deposits | 9,400 | 7,145 | 7,650 | ||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 48,470 | $ | 48,577 | $ | 55,024 | |||
| Anterix Inc. Earnings Release Tables Other Financial Information (Unaudited, in thousands except per share data) | |||||||||||
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Number of shares repurchased and retired | — | 43 | — | 43 | |||||||
| Average price paid per share* | $ | — | $ | 22.94 | $ | — | $ | 22.94 | |||
| Total cost to repurchase | $ | — | $ | 990 | $ | — | $ | 990 | |||
* Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases, excluding excise taxes associated with the share repurchases.
As of September 30, 2026,
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What were Anterix's fiscal 2027 second-quarter revenue and earnings?
Anterix reported $1.958 million in spectrum revenue and a $4.993 million net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2026. A year earlier, spectrum revenue was $1.552 million and net income was $53.536 million. Diluted earnings moved from $2.86 per share to a loss of $0.25 per share.
How much contracted cash does Anterix expect to receive during the rest of fiscal 2027?
Anterix expects to receive approximately $9.6 million during the remainder of fiscal 2027. Approximately $33.1 million of contracted proceeds remained outstanding.