What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 37 252 sessions, October 2, 2025 to October 2, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +25.7% close of June 11, 2026
- 1-year change
- +275.1% closing prices, October 2, 2025 to October 2, 2026
- 1-month change
- -2.6% closing prices, September 2, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Company Description
Anterix Inc. (NASDAQ: ATEX) is focused on transforming how critical infrastructure, particularly the utility sector, stays connected. The company is described in its public communications as the nation’s leading connectivity partner for utilities, delivering more secure, private 900 MHz licensed spectrum and advanced intelligent infrastructure solutions that support grid modernization and digital transformation.
According to Anterix’s disclosures, it works with leading utilities and technology companies to harness the power of 900 MHz broadband for modernized grid solutions. The company emphasizes "utility-first" solutions that address the operational challenges utilities face as they modernize the grid. Anterix highlights that it is the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) across the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, which positions it to enable private wireless broadband solutions for critical infrastructure.
Business focus and 900 MHz spectrum
Anterix’s business centers on private wireless broadband for utilities and other critical infrastructure sectors. Its communications describe a focus on providing more secure, private 900 MHz licensed spectrum as a connectivity foundation for grid modernization, as well as advanced intelligent infrastructure solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and support a more secure energy future.
The company reports spectrum revenue and significant activity related to exchanging narrowband licenses for broadband licenses, selling broadband licenses, and investing in spectrum clearing costs. Earnings releases describe gains on exchange and sale of intangible assets related to spectrum, and a pipeline of prospective contract opportunities with utilities and other potential customers. These disclosures indicate that spectrum assets and related agreements with utilities are central to Anterix’s operations.
Utility partnerships and ecosystem
Anterix states that it partners with leading utilities and technology companies and leads an ecosystem of more than 100 members, with some disclosures referencing more than 125 members. This Anterix Active Ecosystem (AAE) is described as a community of technology and infrastructure innovators working together to deliver solutions for utilities. The ecosystem aligns participants across spectrum, infrastructure, devices, and applications to support deployment of 900 MHz private wireless broadband networks and grid transformation.
The company has also launched the AnterixAccelerator initiative, described as an industry engagement program designed to expedite adoption of 900 MHz private wireless networks by utilities. Anterix reports that utilities and ecosystem members are participating in this program, and that it is intended to help accelerate digital transformation of the power grid and integration of connected intelligence into utility control rooms.
Solutions and offerings for utilities
In its news releases, Anterix describes a suite of solutions and services offerings that extend beyond spectrum. The company has introduced TowerX™, characterized as a tower optimization and access program that provides utilities with access to a large portfolio of tower sites and a turnkey, streamlined path to 900 MHz private wireless network deployments. TowerX is described as combining qualified tower sites with site development and standardized processes to help utilities control costs, reduce project delays, and optimize tower assets for long-term operational needs.
Anterix has also launched CatalyX®, which it describes as a solution using SIM and eSIM management to allow utilities to deploy their private wireless networks faster while using commercial broadband where needed. Together, TowerX and CatalyX are presented as part of Anterix’s evolution "beyond spectrum," strengthening its product development and deployment capabilities and supporting faster time-to-deployment and time-to-value for utility customers.
Role in grid modernization and critical infrastructure
Across its public statements, Anterix consistently links its offerings to grid modernization, reliability, resilience, security, and performance. The company describes connectivity as foundational infrastructure for grid modernization and positions its private 900 MHz broadband and related solutions as tools that can support advanced communications capabilities for a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future.
Anterix also reports that it supports multiple utilities with a collective footprint it compares to a large wireless network in the United States. It emphasizes that its connectivity and ecosystem are intended to connect and secure devices that measure, monitor, or control the flow of power, and to help utilities modernize their grids and enhance operational resilience.
Corporate and capital markets information
Anterix Inc. is based in Woodland Park, New Jersey, and its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol ATEX. The company files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings include information about its spectrum assets, financial condition, results of operations, and significant corporate events such as leadership changes, auditor changes, and shareholder meeting outcomes.
The company has disclosed an authorized share repurchase program for its common stock and has reported repurchase activity and remaining authorization in its earnings releases. It has also reported that it has no debt at certain balance sheet dates and provides details about cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, deferred revenue, contingent liabilities, and other financial metrics in its financial statements.
Leadership and organizational developments
In its public announcements and SEC filings, Anterix has reported executive leadership changes, including the appointment of a President and Chief Executive Officer, an Executive Chairman of the Board, and a Chief Financial Officer. The company has also described the creation of a Chief Product Officer role to lead product development strategy, product operations and deployment, and commercialization efforts related to its ecosystem and solutions portfolio.
These leadership updates are presented as part of Anterix’s efforts to sharpen execution, deepen market engagement, and support its evolution beyond spectrum toward a broader set of connectivity and infrastructure offerings for utilities and other critical infrastructure sectors.
How Anterix describes its market position
In multiple news releases, Anterix refers to itself as the nation’s leader in private wireless broadband for critical infrastructure and as the nation’s leading connectivity partner for utilities. It also describes itself as the leading provider of private wireless broadband spectrum for utilities. These characterizations appear in the company’s own communications and are tied to its role in the 900 MHz private wireless broadband market, its spectrum holdings, and its ecosystem of partners and customers.
Use of Anterix information for investors and researchers
Investors and researchers looking at ATEX stock can review Anterix’s earnings releases, SEC filings, and company announcements to understand its spectrum-related activities, license exchanges and sales, investments in spectrum clearing, contracted proceeds from customers, and pipeline of prospective contract opportunities. These documents also provide insight into the company’s strategic initiatives, such as the AnterixAccelerator program, its ecosystem development, and its efforts to expand solutions beyond spectrum.
Stock Performance
Anterix (ATEX) closed at $84.33 on October 2, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has gained 275.1%.
ATEX Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 2, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Anterix has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, conferences. View all ATEX news →
SEC Filings
Anterix has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form 4, 3 Form 144, 2 Form 4/A, 1 Form 8-K. The most recent filing was submitted on September 29, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all ATEX SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Anterix over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Anterix generated $6.5M in revenue in FY2026, operating income reached $93.9M (1444.8% operating margin), and net income was $91K, reflecting a 1.4% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $4.83. The company generated $5.5M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 3.33, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Anterix (ATEX) currently stands at 1.6 million shares, up 2.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 8.6% of the float. Since October 2025, short interest has increased by 72.6%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Anterix (ATEX) currently stands at 5.4 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 2.7 to 6.2 days.
ATEX Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Anterix (ATEX) operates in the Telecom Services industry within the broader Communication Services sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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