Gilat Reports Strong Q1 2026: 20% Revenue Growth, GAAP Profitability, Doubled EBITDA; Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
GILT has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $5.43 on elevated volume (2.3× avg).
Summary
Gilat Satellite Networks reported robust first-quarter 2026 results, with a 20% increase in revenue, a significant swing to GAAP operating and net profitability, and a doubling of Adjusted EBITDA, while reaffirming its full-year guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GILT
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Strong Revenue Growth
Revenues increased by 20% to $110.5 million in Q1 2026, up from $92 million in Q1 2025.
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Return to GAAP Profitability
The company achieved GAAP operating income of $4.4 million and GAAP net income of $5.2 million ($0.07 per diluted share), a significant turnaround from losses in Q1 2025.
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Adjusted EBITDA Doubled
Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $15.1 million in Q1 2026, compared to $7.6 million in the prior year period.
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Full-Year Guidance Reaffirmed
Management reiterated its financial guidance for 2026, projecting revenues between $500 million and $520 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $61 million and $66 million.
Analysis · GILT · Manufacturing
Gilat Satellite Networks delivered a robust first quarter, demonstrating strong execution by converting recent contract wins and strategic partnerships into significant financial gains. The substantial revenue growth, coupled with a positive swing to GAAP profitability and a doubling of Adjusted EBITDA, indicates improved operational efficiency and a healthier financial position. Reaffirming full-year guidance after such a strong start suggests management's confidence in sustaining this positive momentum.
At the time of this filing, GILT was trading at $19.30 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.5B. The 52-week trading range was $5.43 to $20.93. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.