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Q3 2026: Aviat Networks (NASDAQ: AVNW) posts $100M sales and net loss

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Aviat Networks reported a mixed fiscal 2026 third quarter, with revenue of $100.0 million, down 11.2% from $112.6 million a year earlier as both North America and international sales declined due to project timing and spending delays.

GAAP gross margin compressed to 29.3% from 34.9%, and GAAP operating income fell to $0.9 million from $9.3 million. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.16 per share, versus net income of $3.5 million, while non-GAAP net income dropped to $0.7 million, or $0.06 per share.

Despite the weaker quarter, year-to-date results improved: GAAP operating income rose to $13.4 million from $1.7 million and non-GAAP net income increased to $13.3 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $78.1 million and net debt $26.1 million. Aviat updated full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of $428–$440 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $35.0–$40.0 million.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Q3 profitability deterioration: Revenue declined 11.2% year-over-year to $100.0 million, GAAP gross margin fell from 34.9% to 29.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA dropped from $14.9 million to $4.4 million, leading to a GAAP net loss of $2.1 million versus income in the prior-year quarter.

Insights

Q3 revenue and margins weakened, but year-to-date profitability and cash improved with reiterated full-year guidance.

Aviat Networks saw fiscal Q3 2026 revenue fall 11.2% to $100.0M, with declines in both North America and international markets. GAAP gross margin dropped to 29.3% from 34.9%, driving GAAP operating income down to $0.9M and a net loss of $2.1M.

On a non-GAAP basis, operating income of $3.0M and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4M were substantially below the prior-year quarter’s $13.0M and $14.9M. Management attributes pressure mainly to regional and product mix and project timing, rather than a structural demand shift.

Year-to-date, however, GAAP operating income improved to $13.4M and Adjusted EBITDA to $24.8M. Cash rose to $78.1M as of March 27, 2026, even as total debt increased to $104.3M. Updated full-year guidance for revenue of $428–$440M and Adjusted EBITDA of $35.0–$40.0M suggests management still anticipates stronger performance over the balance of fiscal 2026.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q3 2026 revenue $100.0 million Fiscal 2026 third quarter; down 11.2% from $112.6 million
Q3 2026 GAAP net income (loss) -$2.1 million Fiscal 2026 third quarter GAAP net loss vs $3.5 million income prior year
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $4.4 million Fiscal 2026 third quarter; down from $14.9 million in fiscal 2025 Q3
Nine-month 2026 GAAP operating income $13.4 million Nine months ended March 27, 2026 vs $1.7 million prior year
Nine-month 2026 non-GAAP net income $13.3 million Nine months ended March 27, 2026 vs $10.6 million prior year
Cash and cash equivalents $78.1 million As of March 27, 2026; up from $59.7 million at June 27, 2025
Total debt $104.3 million As of March 27, 2026; higher than June 27, 2025
FY 2026 revenue guidance $428–$440 million Updated full-year fiscal 2026 revenue outlook
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Q3 QTD Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP financial
"Non-GAAP operating income of $3.0 million in the fiscal 2026 third quarter"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
book-to-bill ratio financial
"Maintained a trailing-twelve month book-to-bill ratio greater than 1.0"
The book-to-bill ratio compares the value of new orders a company receives to the value of products it ships out or bills for over a certain period. If the ratio is above 1, it means the company is getting more orders than it is completing, which can indicate growth. If it's below 1, it suggests demand is slowing down.
restructuring charges financial
"Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation"
Restructuring charges are costs that a company pays when it changes how it operates, like closing factories or laying off employees. These expenses are often one-time and happen to help the company become more efficient in the long run. They matter because they can affect the company's profits and how investors see its future prospects.
share-based compensation financial
"excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition"
Share-based compensation is when a company pays employees, executives or directors with its own stock or rights to buy stock instead of, or in addition to, cash. Think of it like receiving store gift cards instead of extra paycheck — it can motivate staff to boost the company’s value, but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and can shrink each existing owner’s slice of profits and voting power. Investors watch it because it affects reported earnings, share count and the alignment between management and shareholders.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions"
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Revenue $100.0 million -11.2% YoY
GAAP net income (loss) -$2.1 million down from $3.5 million profit
Non-GAAP net income $0.7 million down from $11.3 million
Adjusted EBITDA $4.4 million down from $14.9 million
GAAP gross margin 29.3% -560 bps YoY
Guidance

Fiscal 2026 full-year revenue between $428 and $440 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $35.0 and $40.0 million.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
Form 8-K
______________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026
_______________________
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________________________
Delaware
001-33278
20-5961564
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 Parker Dr., Suite C100A, Austin, Texas 78728
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(408)-941-7100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
______________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAVNWNASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Preferred Share Purchase RightsNASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).
☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 4, 2026, Aviat Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended March 27, 2026. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The Company also posted to its website an Investor Presentation with respect to its third quarter ended March 27, 2026.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
The press release and Investor Presentation refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in Exhibit 99.1 of this report.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)    Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press Release, issued by Aviat Networks, Inc. on May 4, 2026.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Date: May 4, 2026
By:
/s/ Andrew C. Schmidt
Name:
Andrew C. Schmidt
Title:
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Aviat Networks Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter and Nine Month Financial Results

Total Q3 QTD Revenues of $100.0 million
Q3 QTD Operating Income of $0.9 million; Q3 QTD Non-GAAP Operating Income of $3.0 million
Q3 QTD Net Earnings of $(2.1) million; Q3 QTD Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million
Q3 QTD Diluted Earnings per Share of $(0.16); Q3 QTD Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.06

AUSTIN, Texas, May 4, 2026 -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (“Aviat Networks,” “Aviat,” or the “Company”), (Nasdaq: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 27, 2026.

Third Quarter Highlights
Recorded fiscal 2026 year-to-date revenue growth for the first nine months in North America of $2.1 million or 1.4% compared to the same nine-month period of fiscal 2025
Increased year-to-date GAAP operating income to $13.4 million compared to $1.7 million in the comparable year-to-date period last year
Reduced quarterly GAAP operating expenses by $1.7 million and Non-GAAP operating expenses by $0.8 million versus the year-ago period
Maintained a trailing-twelve month book-to-bill ratio greater than 1.0

Third Quarter QTD Financial Highlights

Total Revenues: $100.0 million
GAAP Results: Gross Margin 29.3%; Operating Expenses $28.3 million; Operating Income $0.9 million; Net Loss $2.1 million; Net Loss per diluted share (“Net Loss per share”) $0.16
Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA $4.4 million; Gross Margin 29.4%; Operating Expenses $26.4 million; Operating Income $3.0 million; Net Income $0.7 million; Net Income per share $0.06
Cash and cash equivalents: $78.1 million
Net debt: $26.1 million

Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended March 27, 2026
Revenues
The Company reported total revenues of $100.0 million for its fiscal 2026 third quarter, compared to $112.6 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, a decrease of $12.6 million or 11.2%. North America revenue of $46.2 million decreased by $3.2 million or 6.6%, compared to $49.4 million in the prior year due to timing of certain private and mobile network projects. International revenue of $53.8 million decreased by $9.4 million or 14.9%, compared to $63.2 million in the prior year, due to timing of capital expenditure plans of mobile network operators and revenue delays related to the conflict in the Middle East.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2026, revenue decreased by 0.1% to $318.8 million, compared to $319.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. North America revenue of $151.7 million increased by $2.1 million or 1.4%, compared to $149.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. International revenue of $167.1 million decreased by $2.6 million or 1.5% as compared to $169.7 million in the same period of fiscal 2025.
Gross Margins
In the fiscal 2026 third quarter, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 29.3% and non-GAAP gross margin of 29.4%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 34.9% and non-GAAP gross margin of 35.8% in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, a decrease of 560 and 640 basis points, respectively. The decrease was driven by regional and product mix in the quarter.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2026, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 31.7% and non-GAAP gross margin of 32.1%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 31.3% and non-GAAP gross margin of 32.1% in the same period of fiscal 2025, an increase of 40 and 0 basis points, respectively.
Operating Expenses
The Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of $28.3 million for the fiscal 2026 third quarter, compared to $30.0 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition and other expenses for the fiscal 2026 third quarter were $26.4 million, compared to $27.2 million in the prior year, a decrease of $0.8 million or 3.1%.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2026, the Company reported total operating expenses of $87.6 million, compared to $98.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $10.6 million or 10.8%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition expenses and other expenses for the nine months ended March 27, 2026 were $81.9 million, compared to $86.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $4.5 million or 5.2%.
Operating Income
The Company reported GAAP operating income of $0.9 million for the fiscal 2026 third quarter, compared to GAAP operating income of $9.3 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter, a decrease of $8.4 million. Operating income decreased primarily due to lower gross margin dollars. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $3.0 million for the fiscal 2026 third quarter, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $13.0 million in the prior year, a decrease of $10.1 million.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2026, the Company reported a GAAP operating income of $13.4 million, compared to a GAAP operating income of $1.7 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, an increase of $11.7 million. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $20.5 million, compared to an operating income of $16.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, an increase of $4.4 million.
Net Income / Net Income Per Share
The Company reported GAAP net loss of $2.1 million in the fiscal 2026 third quarter or GAAP net loss per share of $0.16. This compared to GAAP net income of $3.5 million or GAAP net income per share of $0.27 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported non-GAAP net income of $0.7 million or non-GAAP net income per share of $0.06, compared to non-GAAP net income of $11.3 million or $0.88 per share in the prior year.
The Company reported GAAP net income of $3.8 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2026, or GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.29. This compared to GAAP net loss of $3.9 million or $0.30 per share in the comparable fiscal 2025 period. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $13.3 million or net income per share of $1.02 for the nine months ended March 27, 2026, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $10.6 million or $0.83 per share in the comparable fiscal 2025 period.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the fiscal 2026 third quarter was $4.4 million, compared to $14.9 million in the fiscal 2025 third quarter.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2026, the Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $24.8 million, as compared to $22.0 million in the comparable fiscal 2025 period, an increase of $2.8 million.
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company reported $78.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 27, 2026, compared to $59.7 million as of June 27, 2025, an increase of $18.4 million. As of March 27, 2026, total debt was $104.3 million, an increase of $16.7 million from June 27, 2025.

Fiscal 2026 Full Year Outlook
The Company is updating its fiscal 2026 full year guidance to:
Full year Revenue between $428 and $440 million
Full year Adjusted EBITDA between $35.0 and $40.0 million

Conference Call Details
Aviat Networks will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, May 4, 2026, to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 27, 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 Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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 U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Aviat's beliefs and expectations regarding outlook, business conditions, new product solutions, customer positioning, future orders, bookings, new contracts, cost structure, profitability in fiscal 2026, its recent acquisitions and acquisition strategy, process improvements, measures designed to improve internal controls, its ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and management systems and remediate material weaknesses, plans and objectives of management, realignment plans and review of strategic alternatives and expectations regarding future revenue, gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, operating income or earnings or loss per share. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following: the disruption the 4RF and NEC transactions may cause to customers, vendors, business partners and our ongoing business; our ability to integrate the operations of the acquired 4RF and NEC businesses with our existing operations and fully realize the expected synergies of the 4RF and NEC transactions on the expected timeline; disruptions relating to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas; 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 the United States and other countries where we conduct business; the conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries; the impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions; the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; our
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 June 27, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 10, 2025, as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Investor Relations:
Andrew Fredrickson
Email: investorinfo@aviatnet.com



Table 1
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Summary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)March 27,
2026
March 28,
2025
March 27,
2026
March 28,
2025
Revenues:
Product sales$68,405 $76,824 $224,699 $220,252 
Services31,598 35,816 94,096 99,014 
Total revenues100,003 112,640 318,795 319,266 
Cost of revenues:
Product sales51,009 51,370 158,155 158,540 
Services19,711 21,974 59,593 60,756 
Total cost of revenues70,720 73,344 217,748 219,296 
Gross profit29,283 39,296 101,047 99,970 
Operating expenses:
Research and development7,656 7,704 21,163 28,334 
Selling and administrative20,365 22,121 66,125 68,348 
Restructuring charges323 177 344 1,592 
Total operating expenses28,344 30,002 87,632 98,274 
Operating income939 9,294 13,415 1,696 
Interest expense, net1,848 1,557 5,468 4,252 
Other expense (income), net1,400 3,068 (371)4,047 
(Loss) income before income taxes(2,309)4,669 8,318 (6,603)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes(244)1,141 4,503 (2,747)
Net (loss) income$(2,065)$3,528 $3,815 $(3,856)
Net (loss) income per share of common stock outstanding:
Basic$(0.16)$0.28 $0.30 $(0.30)
Diluted$(0.16)$0.27 $0.29 $(0.30)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic12,918 12,689 12,844 12,672 
Diluted12,918 12,838 13,030 12,672 



Table 2
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Summary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)March 27,
2026
June 27,
2025
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$78,129 $59,690 
Accounts receivable, net
187,624 180,321 
Unbilled receivables85,260 105,870 
Inventories72,609 83,979 
Other current assets26,740 33,715 
Total current assets450,362 463,575 
Property, plant and equipment, net18,990 17,453 
Goodwill19,473 19,655 
Intangible assets, net24,395 26,897 
Deferred income taxes86,977 88,149 
Right-of-use assets
2,214 3,113 
Other assets14,134 14,454 
Total long-term assets166,183 169,721 
Total assets$616,545 $633,296 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable$112,063 $148,093 
Accrued expenses40,082 38,897 
Short-term lease liabilities547 1,090 
Advance payments and unearned revenue67,845 73,735 
Other current liabilities160 1,757 
Current portion of long-term debt5,595 18,624 
Total current liabilities226,292 282,196 
Long-term debt98,668 68,966 
Unearned revenue9,724 8,063 
Long-term operating lease liabilities
1,858 2,241 
Other long-term liabilities328 430 
Reserve for uncertain tax positions3,724 3,242 
Deferred income taxes4,175 4,975 
Total liabilities344,769 370,113 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder’s equity:
Preferred stock — 
Common stock129 127 
Treasury stock(7,576)(7,076)
Additional paid-in-capital870,340 866,119 
Accumulated deficit(573,357)(577,172)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(17,760)(18,815)
Total stockholders’ equity271,776 263,183 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$616,545 $633,296 




 
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND REGULATION G DISCLOSURE
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), we provide additional measures of gross margin, research and development expenses, selling and administrative expenses, operating expenses, operating income, provision for or benefit from income taxes, net income, net income per share, and adjusted income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), in each case, adjusted to exclude certain costs, charges, gains and losses, as set forth below. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. We also believe these non-GAAP measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze trends in our business and to understand our performance. In addition, we may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in our forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning process and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP follow.
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.
Table 3
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 March 27, 2026% of
Revenue
March 28, 2025% of
Revenue
March 27, 2026% of
Revenue
March 28, 2025% of
Revenue
 (In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
GAAP gross margin$29,283 29.3 %$39,296 34.9 %$101,047 31.7 %$99,970 31.3 %
Share-based compensation37 (1)105 214 
Merger and acquisition and other expenses69 995 1,247 2,295 
Non-GAAP gross margin29,389 29.4 %40,290 35.8 %102,399 32.1 %102,479 32.1 %
GAAP research and development expenses$7,656 7.7 %$7,704 6.8 %$21,163 6.6 %$28,334 8.9 %
Share-based compensation(35)(149)(98)(456)
Non-GAAP research and development expenses7,621 7.6 %7,555 6.7 %21,065 6.6 %27,878 8.7 %
GAAP selling and administrative expenses$20,365 20.4 %$22,121 19.6 %$66,125 20.7 %$68,348 21.4 %
Share-based compensation(1,508)(1,840)(4,280)(4,956)
Merger and acquisition and other expenses(70)(595)(1,057)(4,890)
Non-GAAP selling and administrative expenses18,787 18.8 %19,686 17.5 %60,788 19.1 %58,502 18.3 %
GAAP operating expense$28,344 28.3 %$30,002 26.6 %$87,632 27.5 %$98,274 30.8 %
Share-based compensation(1,543)(1,989)(4,378)(5,412)
Merger and acquisition and other expenses(70)(595)(1,057)(4,890)
Restructuring charges(323)(177)(344)(1,592)
Non-GAAP operating expense26,408 26.4 %27,241 24.2 %81,853 25.7 %86,380 27.1 %
GAAP operating income$939 0.9 %$9,294 8.3 %$13,415 4.2 %$1,696 0.5 %
Share-based compensation1,580 1,988 4,483 5,626 
Merger and acquisition and other expenses139 1,590 2,304 7,185 
Restructuring charges323 177 344 1,592 
Non-GAAP operating income2,981 3.0 %13,049 11.6 %20,546 6.4 %16,099 5.0 %
GAAP income tax (benefit) provision$(244)(0.2)%$1,141 1.0 %$4,503 1.4 %$(2,747)(0.9)%
Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate644 (941)(2,703)3,947 
Non-GAAP income tax provision400 0.4 %200 0.2 %1,800 0.6 %1,200 0.4 %
GAAP net (loss) income$(2,065)(2.1)%$3,528 3.1 %$3,815 1.2 %$(3,856)(1.2)%
Share-based compensation1,580 1,988 4,483 5,626 
Merger and acquisition and other expenses139 1,590 2,304 7,185 
Restructuring charges323 177 344 1,592 
Other expense (income), net1,400 3,068 (371)4,047 
Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate(644)941 2,703 (3,947)
Non-GAAP net income$733 0.7 %$11,292 10.0 %$13,278 4.2 %$10,647 3.3 %
Diluted net (loss) income per share:
GAAP$(0.16)$0.27 $0.29 $(0.30)
Non-GAAP$0.06 $0.88 $1.02 $0.83 
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share
GAAP12,918 12,838 13,030 12,672 
Non-GAAP13,074 12,838 13,030 12,818 
Adjusted EBITDA:
GAAP net (loss) income$(2,065)(2.1)%$3,528 3.1 %$3,815 1.2 %$(3,856)(1.2)%
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets1,426 1,830 4,247 5,935 
Interest expense, net1,848 1,557 5,468 4,252 
Other expense (income), net1,400 3,068 (371)4,047 
Share-based compensation1,580 1,988 4,483 5,626 
Merger and acquisition and other expenses139 1,590 2,304 7,185 
Restructuring charges323 177 344 1,592 
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes(244)1,141 4,503 (2,747)
Adjusted EBITDA
$4,407 4.4 %$14,879 13.2 %$24,793 7.8 %$22,034 6.9 %

(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.



Table 4
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Summary
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
March 27,
2026
March 28,
2025
March 27,
2026
March 28,
2025
(In thousands)
North America$46,165 $49,402 $151,713 $149,589 
International:
Africa and the Middle East16,446 15,086 43,868 38,210 
Europe10,333 9,429 29,318 23,376 
Latin America and Asia Pacific27,059 38,723 93,896 108,091 
Total international53,838 63,238 167,082 169,677 
Total revenue$100,003 $112,640 $318,795 $319,266 



FAQ

How did Aviat Networks (AVNW) perform in fiscal Q3 2026?

Aviat Networks reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $100.0 million, down 11.2% year-over-year. The company posted GAAP operating income of $0.9 million and a GAAP net loss of $2.1 million, while non-GAAP net income was $0.7 million.

What were Aviat Networks' key GAAP and non-GAAP earnings metrics for Q3 2026?

For Q3 2026, Aviat Networks reported a GAAP net loss of $2.1 million, or -$0.16 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $0.7 million, or $0.06 per share, with Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million compared to $14.9 million a year earlier.

How did Aviat Networks' revenue mix by geography change in Q3 2026?

In Q3 2026, North America revenue was $46.2 million, down 6.6% year-over-year, while international revenue was $53.8 million, down 14.9%. Management cited timing of private and mobile network projects and delays tied to capital expenditure plans and Middle East conflicts.

What is Aviat Networks' fiscal 2026 full-year outlook after Q3?

Aviat Networks updated its fiscal 2026 outlook to full-year revenue between $428 and $440 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $35.0 and $40.0 million. This guidance reflects expectations for stronger performance over the remaining quarters despite a weaker third quarter.

How did Aviat Networks' year-to-date 2026 profitability compare to 2025?

For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Aviat Networks generated GAAP operating income of $13.4 million, up from $1.7 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income rose to $13.3 million from $10.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $24.8 million from $22.0 million.

What does Aviat Networks’ Q3 2026 balance sheet show for cash and debt?

As of March 27, 2026, Aviat Networks held $78.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $59.7 million at June 27, 2025. Total debt increased to about $104.3 million, resulting in reported net debt of approximately $26.1 million.

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