Gilat to Participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, January 13
Rhea-AI Summary
Gilat (NASDAQ: GILT) announced that its management team will participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York. CEO Adi Sfadia and CFO Gil Benyamini will be available for one-on-one investor meetings and will host a fireside chat on January 13 at 10:15 a.m. ET. A live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available via Gilat's investor relations site at www.gilat.com/investor-relations.
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News Market Reaction – GILT
On the day this news was published, GILT gained 2.88%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $31M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.11B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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While GILT is down 3.12%, key communication equipment peers also traded lower: ADTN -2.54%, NTGR -1.11%, TSAT -5.66%, AVNW -3.23%, CLFD -1.17%. No peers appeared in the momentum scanner, pointing to stock‑specific rather than high‑conviction sector momentum.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | Private placement | Negative | -4.6% | Oversubscribed US$100M private placement at a discount to VWAP. |
| Dec 02 | Contract win | Positive | +3.8% | ≈$10M order for earth observation direct downlink solution. |
| Nov 20 | Contract win | Positive | -3.1% | Orders exceeding $6M for Wavestream SSPAs supporting LEO constellations. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings report | Positive | +7.2% | Strong Q3 2025 growth and raised full‑year revenue and EBITDA guidance. |
| Nov 05 | Contract win | Positive | -0.5% | $7M order for Aerostream Ka‑band BUCs for IFC solutions. |
Recent news has often been positive (orders, strong earnings), with mixed immediate price reactions and occasional selloffs on financing.
Over the past few months, Gilat reported strong operating momentum, including Q3 2025 revenue of $117.7M (up 58% YoY) and raised 2025 guidance to $445–$455M revenue and $51–$53M adjusted EBITDA. The company announced multiple commercial wins, such as a $7M in‑flight connectivity order and earth observation and LEO constellation contracts above $6M–$10M. An oversubscribed $100M private placement at $11.25 per share added capital for general corporate purposes. Today’s conference appearance follows this sequence of growth and financing events.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Gilat’s participation in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference, with the CEO and CFO hosting one‑on‑one meetings and a 10:15 a.m. fireside chat on January 13, 2026. It follows a period of strong reported growth, multiple new orders, and a sizeable private placement. Investors may watch for any qualitative commentary from the webcast or meetings that further clarifies demand trends, capital allocation priorities, and how management frames the company’s growth trajectory and recent financing within its broader strategy.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that its management team will participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, taking place at the Lotte NY Palace Hotel in New York.
Mr. Adi Sfadia, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Gil Benyamini, Chief Financial Officer, will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors at the conference. Management will also host a fireside chat on January 13 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time.
A live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available on the Gilat investor relations website at www.gilat.com/investor-relations.
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.
Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu, we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a software-defined platform and modems, high-performance satellite terminals, advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs, highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.
Gilat’s products and tailored solutions support multiple applications including government and defense, IFC and mobility, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.gilat.com
Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat’s products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat’s products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company’s proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat’s international operations and its location in Israel. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat’s business, reference is made to Gilat’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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