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Why Telesat Corp stock is tanking today

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Telesat Corp's stock is under pressure today, reflecting concerns from investors.

Telesat Corp (TSAT.TO) is seeing a notable drop in its stock price, down 1.94% as of the latest updates. This decline raises questions about the company's current performance and future outlook.

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Telesat Corp

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TSAT.TO

Telesat Corp

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โ†‘ $20.59 (47.93%)
120 day period
$41.77$63.45$85.14Feb 27May 26Aug 19

Market cap

$3.38B

52W high

$85.50

52W low

$27.48

1W change

-25.36%

Beta

2.03

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering TSAT

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Wall Street analysts forecast TSAT stock price to rise 28.1% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$81.43

+28.1% Upside

Current Price

C$63.55

Last close

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Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on TSAT's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$9.34C$67.92C$126.50C$185.08C$243.65C$302.23TodayApr 13Jun 16Aug 19Oct 1Nov 14Dec 27

30-Day Vol

142.9%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

110.7%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$53.16

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1ฯƒ)
30 trading daysC$59.88C$36.57 โ€“ C$98.05
60 trading daysC$56.42C$28.09 โ€“ C$113.32
90 trading daysC$53.16C$22.63 โ€“ C$124.89

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ยฑ1ฯƒ, 95% band = ยฑ2ฯƒ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as Telesat's stock struggles in a tough market, especially after recent financial results that fell short of expectations.

C$62.32

Telesat's stock closed at C$62.32, giving it a market cap of about C$3.3 billion. However, the recent performance shows signs of investor skepticism.

Bull case

Telesat recently landed a $2.3 billion contract with the Canadian Armed Forces, which could significantly boost revenue in the long run.

Bear case

The company has reported major losses in its latest financial results, with a net loss of C$10.89 per share for Q2 2026. This raises concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.

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Market Reaction to Recent Performance

Telesat's stock has dropped today, falling 1.94% amid investor worries following its recent financial disclosures. The company's Q2 2026 results showed a net loss of C$10.89 per share, a sharp contrast to the profit reported in the same period last year. This decline in profitability has raised eyebrows among investors, leading to today's sell-off.

Future Prospects Amidst Challenges

Despite the current struggles, Telesat has secured a significant contract worth $2.3 billion with Canada's Defence Investment Agency. This deal aims to enhance satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces, potentially providing a much-needed revenue boost in the future. However, the immediate market reaction suggests that investors remain skeptical about the company's ability to improve its financial performance.

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Published: August 20, 2026
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
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