Aviat Networks (AVNW)
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Aviat Networks
(NASDAQ:AVNW)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$27.00
▲(13.68% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/05/26
The score is driven primarily by moderate financial performance (improving cash profile but inconsistent profitability and recent TTM revenue softness) and a constructive earnings update (strong bookings, better EBITDA/cash flow, guidance maintained). Technicals are supportive but look overextended, while valuation appears only average given earnings variability and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Strong bookings and backlog momentum
Sustained bookings above shipments (book-to-bill >1 and the highest Q2 bookings in a decade) indicate durable demand and a growing backlog that should feed revenue over coming quarters. This pipeline strength improves revenue visibility and supports medium-term operational planning and capacity allocation.
Negative Factors
Recent revenue softness and lumpy growth
A YoY quarterly revenue decline and recent TTM softness underscore lumpy equipment/project demand. This variability reduces predictability of top-line conversion and complicates capacity and resource planning, making steady revenue growth and operating leverage harder to achieve over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong bookings and backlog momentum
Sustained bookings above shipments (book-to-bill >1 and the highest Q2 bookings in a decade) indicate durable demand and a growing backlog that should feed revenue over coming quarters. This pipeline strength improves revenue visibility and supports medium-term operational planning and capacity allocation.
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Aviat Networks (AVNW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$306.43M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)102.57K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.0
Beta (1Y)0.70
Revenue Growth10.89%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees909
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.54
Shares Outstanding12,902,310
10 Day Avg. Volume96,538
30 Day Avg. Volume102,571
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.15
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio-41.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.00Price Target Upside43.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$449.03M
Aviat Networks Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aviat Networks, Inc. provides wireless transport solutions worldwide. It offers a comprehensive suite of products and localized professional and support services enabling customers to simplify their networks and lives. The company's products and s...
How the Company Makes Money
Aviat Networks generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily from the sale of its hardware products, including microwave and millimeter-wave radios, as well as software solutions that facilitate network management and optimization. The com...
Aviat Networks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
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The FlyAviat Networks Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 03, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call balanced clear operational and financial progress — including the highest Q2 bookings in a decade, YTD revenue growth of 5.9%, a $13.2 million year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA YTD, strong quarterly cash from operations ($23.9M), and a materially improved net debt position — against near-term pressures such as a Q2 revenue decline (-5.6% YoY), margin compression (~2.2–2.4 ppts YoY in the quarter), and limited immediate revenue impact from newly announced product wins and BEAD timing uncertainty. Management maintained full‑year guidance and signaled several growth catalysts that are expected to be more meaningful in fiscal 2027.Positive Updates
Strong Bookings Momentum
Company reported the highest second-quarter bookings in the last ten years; book-to-bill was >1 in the prior quarter and is >1 this quarter, indicating demand > shipments and positive backlog trends.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Revenue Decline
Total revenues for Q2 were $111.5 million versus $118.2 million in the year-ago quarter, a decline of $6.7 million or approximately -5.6% year-over-year.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Bookings Momentum
Company reported the highest second-quarter bookings in the last ten years; book-to-bill was >1 in the prior quarter and is >1 this quarter, indicating demand > shipments and positive backlog trends.
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Company Guidance
Management left fiscal 2026 guidance unchanged, targeting full‑year revenues of $440–$460 million and full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $45–$55 million (implying H2 quarters of roughly $110–$120M each), while excluding BEAD upside until timing is clear (BEAD expected in back half of calendar 2026; fixed wireless is estimated to capture ~10–15% of BEAD locations); the company said the new ruggedized 5G router is de minimis in FY26 (first PO received, ~15 customers engaged, ~$1.6B addressable market) and the initial MDU order is a small contribution for now. Supporting metrics cited on the call include Q2 revenue $111.5M (six‑month revenue $218.8M, up $12.2M or 5.9% YTD), Q2 adjusted EBITDA $11.3M (10.1% of revenue) and YTD adjusted EBITDA $20.4M (up $13.2M YoY), Q2 non‑GAAP EPS $0.54 (GAAP $0.44), Q2 gross margins 32.4% GAAP / 32.9% non‑GAAP (YTD 32.8% / 33.4%), Q2 GAAP op ex $28.8M (non‑GAAP op ex $27.1M; management cited a $3.7M reduction in non‑GAAP op ex), Q2 net income $5.7M (non‑GAAP $7.0M), cash & marketable securities $86.5M, debt $105.4M (net debt $18.9M, improved $23.0M YoY), Q2 operating cash flow $23.9M, inventory reduction $7.4M, a $20.1M sequential decline in unbilled receivables, and ~ $6.5M remaining on the share buyback authorization.Aviat Networks Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 446.77M | 434.61M | 408.08M | 344.43M | 302.96M | 302.96M |
| Gross Profit | 150.53M | 139.44M | 144.73M | 122.38M | 109.23M | 109.23M |
| EBITDA | 34.84M | 17.68M | 24.24M | 28.02M | 33.45M | 33.45M |
| Net Income | 14.61M | 1.34M | 10.76M | 10.17M | 21.16M | 21.16M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 659.36M | 633.30M | 535.22M | 363.14M | 323.90M | 323.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 86.47M | 59.69M | 64.62M | 22.24M | 47.77M | 47.77M |
| Total Debt | 108.36M | 90.92M | 52.18M | 2.75M | 2.92M | 2.92M |
| Total Liabilities | 387.74M | 370.11M | 279.34M | 144.40M | 122.15M | 122.15M |
| Stockholders Equity | 271.61M | 263.18M | 255.88M | 218.74M | 201.75M | 201.75M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 16.08M | -7.25M | 27.86M | -6.98M | 997.00K | 14.45M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 24.31M | 5.72M | 30.54M | -1.64M | 2.79M | 17.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.23M | -28.53M | -35.22M | -11.95M | -7.79M | -2.85M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 17.17M | 18.68M | 48.70M | -681.00K | -4.87M | -8.05M |
Aviat Networks Technical Analysis
Negative
23.75
Price Trends
24.30
Negative
23.05
Positive
23.05
Positive
Market Momentum
0.08
Positive
41.67
Neutral
27.47
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AVNW, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 23.75 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.36, below the 50-day MA of 24.30, and above the 200-day MA of 23.05, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.67 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.47 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AVNW.
Aviat Networks Risk Analysis
Aviat Networks disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Aviat Networks reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Aviat Networks Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $299.81M | 20.23 | 34.98% | ― | 10.12% | 153.04% | |
63 Neutral | $306.43M | 12.04 | 5.54% | ― | 10.89% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $199.56M | -90.22 | -1.22% | ― | -3.78% | -92.62% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
55 Neutral | $228.93M | 31.48 | 4.98% | 4.28% | 0.15% | 17.21% | |
55 Neutral | $185.87M | 185.41 | -9.51% | ― | -17.45% | 76.52% | |
54 Neutral | $439.64M | 81.87 | 12.49% | ― | 16.06% | 166.69% |
* Technology Sector Average
AVNW
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23.75
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25.79%
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Aviat Networks Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Aviat Networks Updates Investor Presentation, Highlights Stronger Balance Sheet
Positive
Jan 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, Aviat Networks posted an updated investor relations presentation to its website and began using it in meetings with current and potential investors, coinciding with its appearance at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference o...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Aviat Networks Appoints New CFO Andrew C. Schmidt
Positive
Dec 3, 2025
On December 3, 2025, Aviat Networks appointed Andrew C. Schmidt as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Andrew Fredrickson, who served as interim CFO. Schmidt brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience, aligni...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Aviat Networks Updates Investor Relations Presentation
Positive
Nov 18, 2025
On November 18, 2025, Aviat Networks updated its investor relations presentation on its website, which will be used for discussions with current and potential investors. The presentation outlines Aviat’s strategic focus on mission-critical, ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Aviat Networks Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting 2025
Neutral
Nov 6, 2025
Aviat Networks held its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where approximately 81.6% of the company’s shares were represented. During the meeting, stockholders elected directors for the upcoming year, ratified the appointment o...
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