Aviat Networks Announces Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Financial Results (Form 8-K)

Aviat Networks Announces Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Financial Results

Fourth Quarter Total Revenue of $120.9 million

Q4 Operating Income of $5.8 million; Q4 Non-GAAP Operating Income of $10.0 million

Q4 Net Loss of $1.3 million; Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $11.9 million

Q4 Diluted Loss per Share of $(0.10); Q4 Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.64

AUSTIN, Texas, August 27, 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 fourth quarter and twelve months ended July 3, 2026.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

•Completed sixth consecutive fiscal year of revenue growth; FY26 revenue of $439.7 million, up 1.2% versus the prior year

•Increased Q4 total revenue to $120.9 million, up 4.8% versus the year ago period; Q4 North America revenue of $68.3 million, up 17.8% versus the year ago period

•Finished the fiscal year with backlog of $367 million, up 14% year-over-year; maintained a trailing-twelve month book-to-bill ratio greater than 1 in the quarter

•Secured significant order in the U.S. from an existing customer for $25.0 million to $30.0 million

•Repurchased $2.2 million of shares in Q4 at an average price of $16.55 per share

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

•Total Revenues: $120.9 million; North America revenues of $68.3 million, up $10.3 million from the year ago period

•GAAP Results: Gross Margin 30.8%; Operating Expenses $31.4 million; Operating Income $5.8 million; Net Loss $1.3 million; Net Loss per diluted share ("Net Loss per share") $(0.10)

•Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA $11.9 million; Gross Margin 30.9%; Operating Expenses $27.3 million; Operating Income $10.0 million; Net Income $8.3 million; Net Income per share $0.64

•Cash and Cash Equivalents: $72.8 million

•Net Debt: $24.2 million

Full Year Financial Highlights

•Total Revenues: $439.7 million, up 1.2% from last year

•GAAP Results: Gross Margin 31.5%; Operating Expenses $119.1 million; Operating Income $19.2 million; Net Income $2.5 million, Net Income per diluted share $0.19

•Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA $36.7 million; Gross Margin 31.8%; Operating Expenses $109.2 million; Operating Income $30.6 million; Net Income per diluted share $1.66

Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Ended July 3, 2026

Revenues

The Company reported total revenues of $120.9 million for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, compared to $115.3 million in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, an increase of $5.5 million or 4.8%. North America revenue of $68.3 million increased by $10.3 million or 17.8%, compared to $58.0 million in the prior year due to growth with mobile service providers and private network customers. International revenue of $52.6 million decreased by $4.8 million or 8.3%, compared to $57.3 million in the prior year due to timing of certain mobile network projects.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, total revenue increased by 1.2% to $439.7 million, compared to $434.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. North America revenue of $220.0 million increased by $12.4 million or 6.0%, compared to $207.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. International revenue of $219.7 million decreased by $7.4 million or 3.2% as compared to $227.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2025.

Gross Margins

In the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 30.8% and non-GAAP gross margin of 30.9%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 34.2% and non-GAAP gross margin of 34.7% in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, a decrease of 340 and 380 basis points, respectively. The fluctuations were driven by product and customer mix.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 31.5% and non-GAAP gross margin of 31.8%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 32.1% and non-GAAP gross margin of 32.8% in the same period of fiscal 2025.

Operating Expenses

The Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of $31.4 million for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, compared to $30.6 million in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, an increase of $0.8 million or 2.7%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and litigation and other expenses for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter were $27.3 million, compared to $27.1 million in the prior year, an increase of $0.2 million or 0.8%.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, the Company reported total operating expenses of $119.1 million, compared to $128.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $9.8 million or 7.6%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and litigation and other expenses for the twelve months ended July 3, 2026 were $109.2 million, as compared to $113.5 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $4.3 million or 3.8%.

Operating Income

The Company reported GAAP operating income of $5.8 million for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, compared to $8.9 million in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, a decrease of $3.1 million or 34.4%. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $10.0 million for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, compared to $12.9 million in the prior year, a decrease of $2.9 million or 22.7%.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, the Company reported GAAP operating income of $19.2 million, as compared to $10.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, an increase of $8.7 million or 81.9%. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $30.6 million, compared to $29.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, an increase of $1.5 million or 5.2%.

Income Taxes

The Company reported GAAP income tax expense of $6.2 million in the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, compared to $5.0 million in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, the Company reported GAAP income tax expense of $10.7 million compared to $2.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2025.

Net Income / Net Income Per Share

The Company reported GAAP net loss of $1.3 million in the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and GAAP net loss per share of $0.10. This compared to GAAP net income of $5.2 million or GAAP net income per share of $0.40 in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $8.3 million or non-GAAP net income per share of $0.64, compared to non-GAAP net income of $10.7 million or $0.83 per share in the prior year.

The Company reported GAAP net income of $2.5 million for the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, or GAAP net income per fully diluted share of $0.19. This compared to GAAP net income of $1.3 million or $0.10 per share in the comparable fiscal 2025 period. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $21.6 million or net income per share of $1.66 for the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $21.4 million or $1.67 per share in the comparable fiscal 2025 period.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter was $11.9 million, compared to $15.1 million in the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter.

For the twelve months ended July 3, 2026, the Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $36.7 million, as compared to $37.1 million in the comparable fiscal 2025 period.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company reported $72.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of July 3, 2026, compared to $78.1 million as of March 27, 2026. As of July 3, 2026, total debt was $97.0 million.

Fiscal 2027 Full Year Guidance

The Company established its fiscal 2027 full year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance as follows:

•Full year Revenue between $455 and $470 million

•Full year Adjusted EBITDA between $50 and $55 million

Conference Call Details

Aviat Networks will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on August 27, 2026, to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended July 3, 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.