Gilat Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Revenues Grew 20%, GAAP Operating Income Increased to $4.4 Million, Adjusted EBITDA Doubled to $15.1 Million
Reiterates Guidance for 2026

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

• Revenues of $110.5 million, compared with $92 million in Q1 2025;

• GAAP operating income of $4.4 million, compared with GAAP operating loss of $2.7 million in Q1 2025;

• Non-GAAP operating income of $12.5 million, compared with $5.2 million in Q1 2025;

• GAAP net income of $5.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net loss of $6 million, or $0.11 loss per diluted share, in Q1 2025;

• Non-GAAP net income of $13.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with $1.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in Q1 2025;

• Adjusted EBITDA of $15.1 million, compared with $7.6 million in Q1 2025.
  
  

Forward-Looking Expectations

Management’s financial guidance for 2026 is for revenue between $500 to $520 million, representing a revenue growth rate of approximately 13% at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is expected to be between $61 to $66 million, representing a growth rate of approximately 19% at the midpoint¹.

Management Commentary

Adi Sfadia, Gilat's CEO, commented: “Gilat began 2026 with strong execution and momentum across our key growth initiatives. Our first quarter results reflected the strength of our broad solutions portfolio, continued expansion in defense and commercial markets, and improving profitability.”

Mr. Sfadia added, “During the quarter, we expanded our defense footprint into additional countries and strengthened strategic commercial relationships in India. We also saw growing interest in our virtualized, software-based network solutions following the successful demonstration conducted with Amazon AWS and SES Space & Defense. In-flight connectivity demand remains robust as next-generation aviation connectivity deployments continue to scale.

We are also experiencing increased demand for our defense portable gateway solutions, driven by the growing need for resilient, location-independent communications capabilities in contested operational environments. In parallel, we introduced a new category of high-power solid-state power amplifiers designed to replace traditional TWTAs across both defense and commercial applications.

Adoption of LEO and multi-orbit architectures continues to drive demand for electronically steered antennas, aligning well with our ESA portfolio strategy and creating additional growth opportunities for Gilat.”

Mr. Sfadia concluded, “Looking ahead, our backlog and pipeline remain strong. Based on our current visibility and execution confidence, we are reaffirming our full-year outlook for 2026. In addition, supported by our strong balance sheet and cash position, we continue to actively evaluate strategic opportunities to accelerate growth and further strengthen our market position.”

Key Recent Announcements

• Gilat Signs Strategic Multimillion Partnership with Nelco in India to Deploy SkyEdge IV

• Gilat Awarded over $7 Million for its New EnduroStream Solution to Support the U.S. Department of War

• Gilat Defense, AWS, SES Space & Defense and WAVE Consortium Demonstrate Virtualized SATCOM Gateway Modem Architecture at Satellite 2026

• Gilat Receives Approximately $6 Million in Orders Supporting U.S. Army Global Communications Operations

• Gilat Secures Multi-Million Dollar IFC Order to Power Commercial Aviation Connectivity

• Gilat Demonstrates 5G NTN End-to-End Connectivity over GEO Satellite

• Gilat Receives $39 Million in Orders for Sidewinder ESA Terminals

• Gilat Receives Over $16 Million Order to Supply SATCOM Systems to a European Ministry of Defense

Conference Call Details

Gilat’s management will discuss its first quarter 2026 results and business achievements and participate in a question-and-answer session:

In English:

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available on the Gilat website at www.gilat.com and through this link: https://www.veidan-conferencing.com/gilat

The webcast will also be archived for a period of 30 days on the Company’s website and through the link above.

In Hebrew:

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available on the Gilat website at www.gilat.com and through this link:

https://gk-biz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6i326qdWSvSx8NMDdM3QIw

Non-GAAP Measures

The attached unaudited summary consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). To supplement the summary consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company presents non-GAAP measurements of gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, income before taxes on income, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, and earnings per share. The adjustments to the Company’s GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors with a more complete understanding of the Company’s underlying operational results, trends, and performance. Non-GAAP financial measures mainly exclude, if and when applicable, the effect of stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, lease incentive amortization, other non-recurring expenses, other integration expenses, other operating expenses (income), net, and the income tax effect on the relevant adjustments.

Adjusted EBITDA is presented to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods and evaluate the Company’s financial and operating results on a consistent basis from period to period. The Company also believes this measure, when viewed in combination with the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provides useful information to investors to evaluate ongoing operating results and trends. Adjusted EBITDA, however, should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income for the period and may not be indicative of the historical operating results of the Company; nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures for other companies. A reconciliation between the Company's net income and Adjusted EBITDA is presented in the attached summary consolidated financial statements.

Non-GAAP presentations of gross profit, operating expenses, operating income, income before taxes on income, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any of the consolidated statements of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as an indication of Gilat’s operating performance or liquidity.

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 Electronically Steered Antennas (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: https://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, including those related to the hostilities between Israel and Iran and the Hezbollah in Lebanon. 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.

Contact:

Gilat Satellite Networks
Hagay Katz, Chief Products and Marketing Officer
PublicRelations@gilat.com

Alliance Advisors

GilatIR@allianceadvisors.com
Phone: +1 212 838 3777

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¹ We do not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis because we are unable to reasonably provide forward-looking guidance for certain financial data, such as earnout-based expenses related to recent acquisitions. As a result, we are not able to provide a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures for forward looking data without unreasonable effort.