Spok Holdings Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Spok Holdings' CEO is Vince Kelly, appointed in Nov 2004, has a tenure of 21.67 years. total yearly compensation is $2.41M, comprised of 20.8% salary and 79.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.8% of the company’s shares, worth $1.76M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.5 years and 7.3 years respectively.
Key information
Vince Kelly
Chief executive officer
US$2.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 20.76% |
| CEO tenure | 21.7yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.8% |
| Management average tenure | 6.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Spok Holdings: I Don't Think The Dividend Yield Is Sustainable
Summary Spok Holdings (SPOK) remains under pressure, with shares down 42% year-over-year and operational declines questioning dividend sustainability. Q1 '26 saw revenues fall 8.5% y/y to $33.2m, gross margin drop 400bps, and net income shrink to $2m, reflecting substantial earnings erosion. Management is focused on reigniting growth through software, especially managed services and AI, while restructuring aims to restore profitability via a 10% workforce reduction. I maintain a hold rating, as the 12% dividend yield appears unsustainable given a 208% payout ratio and weak operational outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSpok Holdings (NASDAQ:SPOK) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.3125
Spok Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:SPOK ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.3125 per share on 24th of June...Spok Holdings' (NASDAQ:SPOK) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Spok Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:SPOK ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. We think...
Investing In Innovation Propels Growth While Navigating Wireless Challenges
Focus on enhancing software bookings and customer loyalty may drive future revenue growth.Spok Holdings Earnings: No Rush To Start A Position
Summary Spok Holdings' Q3 '24 earnings report is anticipated, with a focus on revenue improvements and positive ROI from operational investments. The company has underperformed compared to the S&P 500, showing a -8.6% return, and I remain hesitant to start a position despite a high dividend yield. I am looking for signs of sales growth and efficiency improvements, particularly in cost management and R&D investments, to justify future investments. My hold rating remains due to the lack of immediate growth prospects and the need for sustained improvements before considering a position. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSpok Holdings (NASDAQ:SPOK) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.3125
The board of Spok Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SPOK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.3125 per share on the...Spok Holdings Q2 Earnings Preview: Strong Buy Due To Industry Tailwinds
Summary My DCF analysis suggests a price target of $22.10, or 30% upside for Spok Holdings stock. Strong full-year guidance and reliable management. Healthcare software growth is expected to continue, and I'm raising my rating on SPOK stock from buy to strong buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Spok Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SPOK) CEO For Now
Key Insights Spok Holdings will host its Annual General Meeting on 23rd of July CEO Vince Kelly's total compensation...Spok Holdings (NASDAQ:SPOK) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.3125
The board of Spok Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SPOK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.3125 per share on the...Spok Holdings Q1 Earnings Preview
Summary Spok Holdings, Inc. releases Q1 earnings post-market on Friday, April 26th and earnings estimates are for EPS of $0.26 and Revenue of $35 million. 2024 guidance suggests 22% upside at the mid-point and 10% upside on the low end according to DCF modeling. With sizeable growth opportunities and market tailwinds for the software business, I maintain my buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSpok Holdings (NASDAQ:SPOK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.3125
Spok Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SPOK ) will pay a dividend of $0.3125 on the 29th of March. This means the annual payment...Spok Holdings: Nice Company; Upside Has Vanished
Summary The original thesis has played out. Dividend coverage remains elusive. Huge number of shares and insiders selling the stock. The software business is overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSpok Holdings: Heading In The Right Direction
Summary Spok Holdings is a leader in healthcare communications, providing a secure platform to automate clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes. The company's financials show a solid balance sheet with no debt and improving margins and returns on assets and equity. While SPOK has experienced a decade of declining revenues, recent signs of a turnaround are promising, but further evidence is needed before making an investment decision. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$2m | US$500k | US$16m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$500k | US$15m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$15m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$15m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$500k | US$16m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$600k | US$22m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$19m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$24m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$567k | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$52m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$46m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$42m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$2m | US$554k | -US$44m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$16m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$600k | -US$11m |
Compensation vs Market: Vince's total compensation ($USD2.41M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.64M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Vince's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Vince Kelly (66 yo)
Mr. Vincent D. Kelly serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Spok, Inc. & served as its President until August, 2022. Mr. Kelly has been involved with the wireless and telecommunications industry and the...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 21.7yrs | US$2.41m | 0.80% $ 1.8m | |
| CFO & COO | 6.5yrs | US$1.67m | 0.35% $ 776.6k | |
| Corporate Secretary & Treasurer | 19yrs | US$785.98k | 0.12% $ 273.1k | |
| Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Compliance Officer and VP of HR & Administration | 5.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Contact | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Sales | 4.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Consultant of Sales and M&A | 12.5yrs | US$834.84k | no data |
Experienced Management: SPOK's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 21.7yrs | US$2.41m | 0.80% $ 1.8m | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 6.3yrs | US$198.01k | 0.12% $ 257.9k | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6.5yrs | US$165.01k | 0.22% $ 486.7k | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Strategic Advisory Council | 10.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 8yrs | US$165.01k | 0.23% $ 507.3k | |
| Independent Director | 5yrs | US$167.01k | 0.19% $ 409.1k |
Experienced Board: SPOK's board of directors are considered experienced (7.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 18:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Spok Holdings, Inc. is covered by 1 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anderson Schock | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |