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Amazon: Could Globalstar Be the Missing Spark the Stock Needs?Authored by Sam Quirke. Originally Published: 4/9/2026. 
Key Points
- Despite having plenty of tailwinds, Amazon shares have gone nowhere for almost 18 months, meaning this potential Globalstar deal could be the spark that’s been missing.
- The acquisition would accelerate Amazon’s satellite ambitions and expand its ecosystem across AWS, connectivity, and beyond.
- However, the initial market reaction suggests investors are skeptical, and, given the $9B price tag, they have every right to be.
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Tech giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been one of the more frustrating large-cap stocks to own over the past year. Shares trade around $220 — roughly the same level as in late 2024 — meaning the stock has effectively gone nowhere while the S&P 500 has climbed more than 10%. That lack of momentum stems from several factors, chief among them investor worries about rising capital expenditures tied to the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.
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Against that backdrop, recent reports that Amazon is in talks to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar Inc (NASDAQ: GSAT) for roughly $9 billion have attracted attention. After months of stagnation, the stock is in need of a catalyst — and this deal could provide one. The question is whether it would be a genuine step forward or another costly gamble that takes years to pay off. Let’s take a closer look. Amazon Needs a Catalyst, and This Could Be ItAfter disappointing performance in 2025 and modest gains so far in 2026, Amazon needs a new narrative. Its core businesses remain attractive and most analysts are still bullish, but heavy AI-related spending with no immediate payoff has left investors reluctant to bid the stock substantially higher. At first glance, acquiring Globalstar would signal Amazon’s willingness to make bold moves to accelerate its next phase of growth. In markets like this, narrative matters almost as much as fundamentals. A deal of this size and ambition could change investor perceptions of Amazon even before any financial benefits appear. Why Amazon Would Want GlobalstarOn the surface, buying a satellite communications company might seem like a stretch. In practice, it could dovetail with Amazon’s longer-term strategy. For one, there’s the competitive angle. Amazon’s Project Kuiper (its low-Earth-orbit satellite initiative) is intended to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, but it remains behind in deployment and scale. Acquiring Globalstar, which already has satellites and infrastructure in place, would provide an immediate shortcut to narrowing that gap. Timing also matters. With SpaceX’s potential IPO driving excitement, investor appetite for space and connectivity infrastructure is high. By moving more aggressively into this area, Amazon could join that conversation and benefit from a broader re-rating of companies at the intersection of technology and space. What It Could Mean for the StockIf investors buy into that vision and the deal closes, the implications for the stock could be material. Today, Amazon is largely valued based on its existing businesses, with a heavy focus on AWS growth and the potential payoff from AI investments. That has produced a narrative centered on spending, margins, and near-term execution risk. A transaction like this would add a new dimension, shifting the conversation toward long-term satellite infrastructure and Amazon’s ability to compete in new markets. Given Amazon’s history of expanding its valuation multiple when investors gain confidence in its long-term positioning, that could be a meaningful tailwind. The Risk Would Be SubstantialThat strategic appeal is offset by significant risks. The most obvious is the price tag. Around $9 billion is a sizable premium for Globalstar, which generates annual revenue well below $300 million. On traditional valuation metrics, justifying that price would be difficult. Execution risk is another key concern. Integrating a satellite communications business into Amazon’s operations would be complex, and scaling that capability into a competitive advantage is far from guaranteed. The market’s initial reaction was telling: Amazon shares moved lower following reports of the potential deal. Given how the stock dropped after last quarter’s surprise increase in capital-expenditure guidance, fresh skepticism around a $9 billion acquisition isn’t surprising. What Happens NextIf Amazon proceeds and outlines a clear strategic roadmap showing how Globalstar fits into its broader ecosystem, sentiment could swing positive. Investors will want enough detail to be confident in the eventual payoff; with that, the stock could trend higher. After an extended period of sideways trading, the shares appear to be waiting for a catalyst. The opportunity is visible, but conviction will hinge on Amazon’s ability to sell the vision and ultimately deliver results. |
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