Aviat Networks Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter and Three Month Financial Results
Bookings rose 75% year over year, while quarterly revenue, gross margin and operating income declined.
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Aviat Networks (AVNW) reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of $102.0 million, down from the same quarter a year earlier. For the quarter ended October 2, 2026, revenue declined 5.0%. GAAP net loss was $2.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, versus net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share. Operating income fell to $0.9 million from $5.2 million, while gross margin declined to 29.6% from 33.2%.
Bookings exceeded $150 million, up 75% year over year, and Aprisa bookings increased 61%. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell to $6.0 million from $9.1 million. Cash ended at $55.4 million, versus $72.8 million on July 3, while total debt decreased $11.1 million to $85.9 million. Aviat's updated fiscal 2027 guidance calls for revenue of $450–$475 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $50.0–$55.0 million.
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- Moderate pointFirst-quarter bookings exceeded $150 million, up 75% year over year, with a bookings-to-revenue ratio greater than 1.5. 61% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance targets $450–$475 million.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization guidance targets $50.0–$55.0 million.
- Moderate pointTotal debt decreased $11.1 million from July 3, 2026, to $85.9 million on October 2.
- Minor pointAprisa bookings grew 61% compared with the year-earlier quarter.
2 minor points
- Minor pointGAAP operating expenses fell to $29.3 million from $30.5 million in the year-earlier quarter.
- Minor pointNon-GAAP operating expenses decreased 7.5% year over year to $26.2 million.
Negative
- Moderate pointQuarterly revenue declined 5.0% year over year to $102.0 million.
- Moderate pointGAAP net loss reached $2.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, versus year-earlier profit of $0.2 million, or $0.01.
- Moderate pointGAAP operating income fell to $0.9 million from $5.2 million in the year-earlier quarter.
- Moderate pointGAAP gross margin declined 360 basis points year over year to 29.6%, reflecting regional and product mix.
- Moderate pointNon-GAAP gross margin declined 420 basis points year over year to 29.6%.
- Moderate pointAdjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell to $6.0 million from $9.1 million year over year.
- Moderate pointNon-GAAP operating income fell to $3.9 million from $7.9 million in the year-earlier quarter.
- Moderate pointNon-GAAP net income fell to $1.5 million, or $0.12 per share, from $5.5 million, or $0.43, year over year.
- Moderate pointCash and cash equivalents declined to $55.4 million on October 2 from $72.8 million on July 3, 2026.
3 minor points
- Minor pointNorth America revenue declined 6.5% year over year to $49.2 million.
- Minor pointInternational revenue declined 3.5% year over year to $52.7 million.
- Minor pointNet interest expense increased to $1.878 million from $1.712 million in the year-earlier quarter.
News Explained
Alongside the financial results, Aviat reported record first-quarter bookings above
Key Figures
- Q1 revenue
- $102.0 million
- Fiscal 2027 Q1; down 5.0% year over year
- Record Q1 bookings
- Over $150 million
- Up 75% year over year
- Book-to-bill ratio
- Greater than 1.5
- Fiscal 2027 Q1
- GAAP gross margin
- 29.6%
- Fiscal 2027 Q1; down from 33.2% a year earlier
- GAAP net loss
- $2.8 million
- Fiscal 2027 Q1
- Adjusted EBITDA
- $6.0 million
- Fiscal 2027 Q1; compared with $9.1 million a year earlier
- FY2027 revenue guidance
- $450–$475 million
- Full-year outlook
- FY2027 Adjusted EBITDA guidance
- $50.0–$55.0 million
- Full-year outlook
Previous Earnings Reports
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Reported Q4 and annual revenue growth and provided fiscal 2027 revenue and EBITDA guidance.
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Reported a quarterly net loss and updated full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
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Key Terms
adjusted ebitda financial
non-gaap financial
book-to bill ratio financial
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Total Q1 Revenues of
Q1 Operating Income of
Q1 Net Loss of
Q1 Diluted Net Loss per Share of
First Quarter Highlights
- Record first-quarter bookings of over
, up$150 million 75% year-over-year resulting in a quarterly book-to bill ratio greater than 1.5 - Aprisa bookings grew
61% compared to the year-ago period, signaling growing momentum with North American utility companies - Ongoing cost controls lowered Non-GAAP operating expenses to
, strengthening profitability in the quarter$26.2 million
First Quarter QTD Financial Highlights
- Total Revenues:
$102.0 million - GAAP Results: Gross Margin
29.6% ; Operating Expenses ; Operating Income$29.3 million ; Net Loss$0.9 million ; Net Loss per diluted share ("Net Loss per share")$2.8 million $0.22 - Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA
; Gross Margin$6.0 million 29.6% ; Operating Expenses ; Operating Income$26.2 million ; Net Income$3.9 million ; Net Income per share$1.5 million $0.12 - Cash and cash equivalents:
$55.4 million - Net debt:
$30.5 million
Fiscal 2027 First Quarter and Three Months Ended October 2, 2026
Revenues
The Company reported total revenues of
Gross Margins
In the fiscal 2027 first quarter, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of
Operating Expenses
The Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of
Operating Income
The Company reported GAAP operating income of
Net Loss / Income / Net Loss / Income Per Share
The Company reported GAAP net loss of
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the fiscal 2027 first quarter was
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company reported
Fiscal 2027 Full Year Outlook
The Company is updating its fiscal 2027 full year guidance of:
- Full year Revenue between
and$450 $475 million - Full year Adjusted EBITDA between
and$50.0 $55.0 million
Conference Call Details
Aviat Networks will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, November 10, 2026, to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal 2027 first quarter ended October 2, 2026. Participating on the call will be Peter Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer; Andy Schmidt, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Jonanna Mikulenka, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer; and Andrew Fredrickson, Vice President, Corporate Finance. Following management's remarks, there will be a question and answer period.
Interested parties may access the conference call live via the webcast through Aviat Network's Investor Relations website at investors.aviatnetworks.com/events-and-presentations/events, or may participate via telephone by registering using this online form. Once registered, telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that must be used to access the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available after the call on the Company's investor relations website.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following: disruptions relating to ongoing global conflict; continued price and margin erosion in the microwave transmission industry; the impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders; our ability to meet financial covenant requirements; the timing of our receipt of payment; our ability to meet product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of products; our suppliers' inability to perform and deliver on time, component shortages, or other supply chain constraints; the effects of inflation; customer acceptance of new products; the ability of our subcontractors to timely perform; weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending; retention of our key personnel; our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships; uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation; our failure to protect our intellectual property rights or defend against intellectual property infringement claims; the results of our restructuring efforts; the effects of currency and interest rate risks; the ability to preserve and use our net operating loss carryforwards; the effects of current and future government regulations; general economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in
ability to implement our stock repurchase program or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value; and the impact of adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions.
For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in Aviat's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2026 filed with the
Investor Relations:
Andrew Fredrickson
Email: investorinfo@aviatnet.com
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Table 1 AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Summary CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
October 2, |
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September 26, |
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Revenues: |
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Product sales |
$ 71,623 |
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$ 75,084 |
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Services |
30,346 |
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32,236 |
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Total revenues |
101,969 |
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107,320 |
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Cost of revenues: |
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Product sales |
53,672 |
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52,687 |
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Services |
18,139 |
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18,970 |
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Total cost of revenues |
71,811 |
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71,657 |
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Gross profit |
30,158 |
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35,663 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
7,143 |
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7,098 |
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Selling and administrative |
22,136 |
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23,376 |
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Total operating expenses |
29,279 |
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30,474 |
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Operating income |
879 |
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5,189 |
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Interest expense, net |
1,878 |
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1,712 |
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Other expense, net |
1,304 |
|
973 |
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(Loss) income before income taxes |
(2,303) |
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2,504 |
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Provision for income taxes |
512 |
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2,342 |
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Net (loss) income |
$ (2,815) |
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$ 162 |
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Net (loss) income per share of common stock outstanding: |
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Basic |
$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.01 |
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Diluted |
$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.01 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
12,822 |
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12,760 |
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Diluted |
12,822 |
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12,976 |
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Table 2 AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Summary CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In thousands) |
October 2, |
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July 3, |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 55,435 |
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$ 72,844 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
175,958 |
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192,245 |
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Unbilled receivables |
75,115 |
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82,125 |
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Inventories |
66,254 |
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69,005 |
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Other current assets |
25,761 |
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23,026 |
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Total current assets |
398,523 |
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439,245 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
18,091 |
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18,776 |
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Goodwill |
19,360 |
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19,411 |
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Intangible assets, net |
22,783 |
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23,574 |
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Deferred income taxes |
83,151 |
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82,064 |
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Right-of-use assets |
4,348 |
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2,001 |
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Other assets |
12,365 |
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13,891 |
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Total long-term assets |
160,098 |
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159,717 |
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Total assets |
$ 558,621 |
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$ 598,962 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 93,286 |
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$ 119,500 |
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Accrued expenses |
32,484 |
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34,125 |
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Short-term lease liabilities |
737 |
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442 |
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Advance payments and unearned revenue |
55,960 |
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59,943 |
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Other current liabilities |
1,076 |
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1,243 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
9,052 |
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7,900 |
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Total current liabilities |
192,595 |
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223,153 |
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Long-term debt |
76,837 |
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89,100 |
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Unearned revenue |
10,148 |
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9,017 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
3,759 |
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1,739 |
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Reserve for uncertain tax positions |
5,582 |
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5,260 |
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Deferred income taxes |
3,304 |
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3,305 |
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Total liabilities |
292,225 |
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331,574 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholder's equity: |
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Preferred stock |
— |
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— |
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Common stock |
130 |
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129 |
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Treasury stock |
(9,819) |
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(9,744) |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
873,851 |
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872,081 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(577,448) |
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(574,633) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(20,318) |
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(20,445) |
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Total stockholders' equity |
266,396 |
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267,388 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ 558,621 |
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$ 598,962 |
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND REGULATION G DISCLOSURE
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To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in |
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1We have not reconciled Adjusted EBITDA guidance to its corresponding GAAP measure due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, particularly with respect to merger and acquisition costs and share-based compensation. In particular, share-based compensation expense is affected by future hiring, turnover, and retention needs, as well as the future fair market value of our common stock, all of which are difficult to predict and subject to change. Accordingly, reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA are not available without unreasonable effort. |
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Table 3 AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Summary RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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October 2, 2026 |
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% of Revenue |
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September 26, |
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% of Revenue |
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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts) |
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GAAP gross profit |
$ 30,158 |
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29.6 % |
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$ 35,663 |
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33.2 % |
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Share-based compensation |
9 |
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33 |
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Litigation and other expenses |
— |
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|
590 |
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Non-GAAP gross profit |
30,167 |
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29.6 % |
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36,286 |
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33.8 % |
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GAAP research and development expenses |
$ 7,143 |
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7.0 % |
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$ 7,098 |
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6.6 % |
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Share-based compensation |
(113) |
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(71) |
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Non-GAAP research and development expenses |
7,030 |
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6.9 % |
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7,027 |
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6.5 % |
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GAAP selling and administrative expenses |
$ 22,136 |
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21.7 % |
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$ 23,376 |
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21.8 % |
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Share-based compensation |
(2,075) |
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(1,451) |
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Litigation and other expenses |
(856) |
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(596) |
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Non-GAAP selling and administrative expenses |
19,205 |
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18.8 % |
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21,329 |
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19.9 % |
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GAAP operating expense |
$ 29,279 |
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28.7 % |
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$ 30,474 |
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28.4 % |
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Share-based compensation |
(2,188) |
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(1,522) |
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Litigation and other expenses |
(856) |
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(596) |
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Non-GAAP operating expense |
26,235 |
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25.7 % |
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28,356 |
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26.4 % |
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GAAP operating income |
$ 879 |
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0.9 % |
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$ 5,189 |
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4.8 % |
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Share-based compensation |
2,197 |
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1,555 |
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Litigation and other expenses |
856 |
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1,186 |
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Non-GAAP operating income |
3,932 |
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3.9 % |
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7,930 |
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7.4 % |
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GAAP income tax provision |
$ 512 |
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0.5 % |
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$ 2,342 |
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2.2 % |
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Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate |
— |
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(1,642) |
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Non-GAAP income tax provision |
512 |
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0.5 % |
|
700 |
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0.7 % |
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GAAP net (loss) income |
$ (2,815) |
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(2.8) % |
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$ 162 |
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0.2 % |
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Share-based compensation |
2,197 |
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|
1,555 |
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Litigation and other expenses |
856 |
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|
1,186 |
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Other expense, net |
1,304 |
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|
973 |
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Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate |
— |
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1,642 |
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Non-GAAP net income |
$ 1,542 |
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1.5 % |
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$ 5,518 |
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5.1 % |
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Diluted net (loss) income per share: |
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GAAP |
$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.01 |
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Non-GAAP |
$ 0.12 |
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$ 0.43 |
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Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share |
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GAAP |
12,822 |
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12,976 |
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Non-GAAP |
13,003 |
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12,976 |
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Adjusted EBITDA: |
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GAAP net (loss) income |
$ (2,815) |
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(2.8) % |
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$ 162 |
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0.2 % |
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Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets |
2,047 |
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|
1,182 |
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Interest expense, net |
1,878 |
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|
1,712 |
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Other expense, net |
1,304 |
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|
973 |
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Share-based compensation |
2,197 |
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1,555 |
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Litigation and other expenses |
856 |
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1,186 |
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Provision for income taxes |
512 |
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2,342 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 5,979 |
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5.9 % |
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$ 9,112 |
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8.5 % |
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(1) |
The adjustments above reconcile our GAAP financial results to the non-GAAP financial measures used by us. Our non-GAAP net income excluded share-based compensation, and other non-recurring charges (recovery). Adjusted EBITDA was determined by excluding depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment, interest, provision for or benefit from income taxes, and non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments, as set forth above, from GAAP net income. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP items provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, when viewed in conjunction with, and not in lieu of, our GAAP results. However, the non-GAAP financial measures have not been prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures. |
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Table 4 AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Summary SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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October 2, |
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September 26, |
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(In thousands) |
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$ 49,227 |
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$ 52,647 |
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International: |
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14,387 |
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12,796 |
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7,807 |
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7,560 |
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30,548 |
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34,317 |
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Total international |
52,742 |
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54,673 |
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Total revenue |
$ 101,969 |
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$ 107,320 |
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What were Aviat Networks' fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings?
Aviat reported a GAAP net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the quarter ended October 2, 2026. Revenue was $102.0 million, down 5.0% year over year. Non-GAAP net income was $1.5 million, or $0.12 per share.
What is Aviat Networks' fiscal 2027 full-year guidance?
Aviat's updated fiscal 2027 guidance calls for revenue between $450 million and $475 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization between $50.0 million and $55.0 million.
Why did Aviat Networks' regional revenue decline in the fiscal 2027 first quarter?
Aviat attributed the North America revenue decline to the timing of certain private and mobile network projects, and the international decline primarily to mobile network operators' capital spending plans. North America revenue fell 6.5% year over year, while international revenue fell 3.5%.