Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.36 EPS

04 May 2026, 16:26 by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat Gem

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The communications equipment provider reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by ($0.36), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $100.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $106.39 million. Aviat Networks had a net margin of 3.27% and a return on equity of 10.71%.

Aviat Networks Trading Down 2.1%

NASDAQ:AVNW traded down $0.48 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $22.64. 198,177 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 147,207. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.85 and a quick ratio of 1.56. The firm has a market cap of $292.06 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.21 and a beta of 0.82. Aviat Networks has a 52-week low of $18.40 and a 52-week high of $27.02. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $23.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $22.92.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AVNW has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Zacks Research raised shares of Aviat Networks from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Aviat Networks from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, April 26th. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 price objective (up from $35.00) on shares of Aviat Networks in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Roth Mkm reduced their price objective on shares of Aviat Networks from $41.00 to $38.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reissued a “market outperform” rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Aviat Networks in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Aviat Networks has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.50.

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Insider Buying and Selling

In other Aviat Networks news, SVP Gary Croke sold 6,914 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.20, for a total transaction of $181,146.80. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 43,868 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,149,341.60. This trade represents a 13.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Pete A. Smith sold 17,086 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.33, for a total transaction of $449,874.38. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 358,747 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,445,808.51. This represents a 4.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 5.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aviat Networks

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in AVNW. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Aviat Networks in the third quarter worth $27,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Aviat Networks in the second quarter worth $28,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its position in shares of Aviat Networks by 96.5% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 2,281 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 1,120 shares in the last quarter. Comerica Bank increased its position in shares of Aviat Networks by 40.2% in the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 2,720 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 780 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Aviat Networks in the fourth quarter worth $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.62% of the company’s stock.

About Aviat Networks

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Aviat Networks, Inc is a specialist in wireless transport solutions, designing, manufacturing and selling microwave networking products that enable the secure and reliable transmission of data, voice and video. The company’s offerings address mission-critical communications needs for a broad range of end markets, including telecommunications service providers, utilities, government agencies and enterprises. Its product portfolio spans high-capacity packet microwave radios, IP transport systems and network management software.