Gilat Satellite Networks Q2 2026 Earnings Report

Gilat Satellite Networks EPS Results

• Actual EPS: $0.20
• Consensus EPS: $0.11
• Beat/Miss: Beat by +$0.09
• One Year Ago EPS: N/A

Gilat Satellite Networks Revenue Results

• Actual Revenue: $122.66 million
• Expected Revenue: $120.72 million
• Beat/Miss: Beat by +$1.94 million
• YoY Revenue Growth: N/A

Gilat Satellite Networks Announcement Details

• Quarter: Q2 2026
• Date: 8/5/2026
• Time: Before Market Opens
• Conference Call Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
• Conference Call Time: 9:30AM ET

Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) is a leading provider of satellite-based broadband connectivity solutions, specializing in the design, development and deployment of ground segment equipment and network services. The company’s core offerings include Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) modems and hub systems, network management software, and end-to-end satellite communication platforms. These technologies enable broadband Internet access, enterprise networking, and cellular backhaul in regions where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or non-existent.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, Gilat has established a track record of innovation in satellite communications. Over the years the company has introduced a range of product families—such as the SkyEdge II platform and the uVSAT family—that support multi-orbit and multi-frequency connectivity, adaptive bandwidth management, and dynamic resource allocation. Gilat’s solutions are used across diverse sectors including oil and gas exploration, maritime, aviation, defense, government and humanitarian organizations that require reliable, high-throughput links.

Gilat serves a global customer base spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. The company supports both fixed and mobility applications, partnering with satellite operators, service providers and system integrators to deliver turnkey network deployments. Gilat’s geographical reach and multilingual support structure allow it to address remote connectivity challenges in developing markets as well as demanding enterprise and government environments.

As of mid-2024, Gilat Satellite Networks is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Erez Antebi, who oversees a management team focused on advancing next-generation satellite networking technologies. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in software-defined networking, higher throughput terminals and emerging low-earth-orbit (LEO) capabilities, aiming to support evolving customer needs in a rapidly changing satellite ecosystem.

Gilat Satellite Networks Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Key Takeaways

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 execution: Revenue increased 17% year over year to $122.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 31% to $15.4 million, with growth across commercial, defense, and Peru.
• Positive Sentiment: Gilat received substantial orders, including more than $20 million for SkyEdge platforms and $43 million for Sidewinder IFC terminals, while Boeing and Airbus line-fit certification programs continued to advance.
• Positive Sentiment: The planned acquisition of most of Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications segment is expected to more than double Gilat Defense revenue and expand its U.S. defense presence, although closing remains subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated 2026 guidance of $500 million–$520 million in revenue and $61 million–$66 million in adjusted EBITDA, supported by backlog and pipeline visibility.
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects an additional $3 million–$5 million of operating expenses in the second half from unfavorable Israeli shekel exchange-rate movements, while Q2 operating cash flow was negative $1.9 million due primarily to working-capital timing.

Presentation

[Operator]

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Gilat's Second Quarter 2026 Results conference call. All participants are present in listen-only mode. Following the management's formal presentation, instructions will be given for the question-and-answer session. For operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero.

[Operator]

As a reminder, this conference is being recorded August 5th, 2026. By now, you should have all received the company's press release. If you have not received it, please view it in the news section of the company's website, www.gilat.com. I would now like to hand over the call to Mr. Sanjay Hurry of Alliance Advisors IR. Mr. Hurry, would you like to begin, please?

[Sanjay Hurry, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR]

Thank you, Hila, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us for Gilat Satellite Networks' earnings conference call for the second quarter of 2026. With us on the call today are Mr. Adi Sfadia, Gilat's CEO, and Mr. Gil Benyamini, Gilat's Chief Financial Officer. Before turning the call over to management, I would like to remind everyone that some statements made during this conference call contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those projected as a result of various risks and uncertainties.

[Sanjay Hurry, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR]

The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include uncertain global economic conditions, reductions in revenue from key customers, delays or reductions in U.S. and foreign military spending, acceptance of the company's new products on a global basis, and disruptions or delays in the company's supply of raw materials and components due to business conditions, global conflicts, weather, and other factors not under their control.

[Sanjay Hurry, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR]

The company cautions investors to not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the company's analysis only as of today's date. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Further information on these factors and other factors that could affect Gilat's financial results is included in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the latest reports.

[Sanjay Hurry, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR]

In addition, on today's call, management will refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures that management considers to be useful and differ from GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be considered supplemental to corresponding GAAP figures. With that, I'd like to turn the call over now to Gilat's CEO, Adi Sfadia. Please go ahead, Adi.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Sanjay, and good day, everyone. Thank you for joining us today to discuss Gilat's Second Quarter 2026 Results. I am pleased to report that Gilat delivered a strong quarter. During the second quarter, we continued to strengthen our position, advance important strategic initiatives, and execute successfully across our defense, commercial, and Peru businesses.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Second quarter revenues reached $122.7 million, representing 17% year-over-year growth, and adjusted EBITDA reached $15.4 million compared with $11.8 million in the same quarter last year. For the first half of 2026, revenue reached $233.1 million and adjusted EBITDA reached $30.5 million. Overall, the first half of the year demonstrates continued progress across our strategic growth engines, defense and IFC. During the quarter, we announced a significant strategic milestone with the signing of a definite agreement to acquire most of Comtech's Satellite & Space Communications segment.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

The transaction is expected to expand our position in mission-critical defense and satellite communications, strengthen our U.S. presence, broaden our technology portfolio, and more than double Gilat Defense revenues. The closing of the transaction is expected towards the end of the year and is subject to several regulatory approvals, such as HSR and CFIUS, and other customary closing conditions.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Now on to the business review. I will start with the defense. Gilat Defense continued to build momentum supported by increasing global demand for mission-critical SATCOM solutions that can operate reliably in dynamic, mobile, and contested environments.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Recent conflicts have highlighted the importance of communication systems that provide mobility, rapid deployment, and operation continuity across land, sea, air, and space domains, driving increased demand for resilient and deployable SATCOM capabilities. These evolving operational requirements align well with our defense portfolio and the operational and sales capabilities we have built.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

During the quarter, we received important awards that demonstrate our growing defense activity in both the United States and Europe. In the U.S., Gilat Defense received orders totaling $11 million to supply SATCOM terminals and field services to the U.S. Department of War. This award highlights continued demand for Gilat Defense's resilient multi-orbit connectivity solutions and services and reinforce Gilat Defense's role as a trusted provider in this market.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Gilat Defense received multi-million dollar order to supply custom SATCOM terminals to a European ministry of defense. These terminals are designed to meet unique operational requirements, combining ruggedized hardware with advanced multi-orbit operability to deliver resilient communications in challenging environments. This award reflects the continued recognition of Gilat's field-proven technologies and reinforce our expanding role in the European defense market. During the quarter, we made important progress in product innovation for unmanned platforms.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

During Eurosatory, we introduced the Viper Ka, our UAV Ka-band ISR terminal designed to support unmanned ISR and tactical UAVs applications. The Viper Ka ISR terminal is designed for resilient multi-orbit connectivity, supporting operations across multi-orbit satellite constellations and delivering secure low latency communications with low SWaP for mission-critical unmanned operations.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Overall, our defense business continues to gain momentum, supported by growing demand in both the U.S. and Europe, and continued investment in technologies that address evolving defense requirements. With the closing of the acquisition of Comtech Satellite & Space Communications in parallel, we believe Gilat Defense will be equipped to pursue even larger opportunities and support the growing demand for secure, resilient, mission-critical connectivity.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Turning to our commercial business. Our commercial business continued to show strong progress during the second quarter, particularly around our SkyEdge platforms and IFC portfolio. Satellite operators and IFC service providers are moving towards more flexible, scalable, and multi-orbit architectures. Gilat has a ground segment expertise, ESA portfolio, and customer relationship needed to support this transition. Our SkyEdge platforms remain a key foundation for next-generation satellite networks.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

During the quarter, we received more than $20 million in orders from leading global satellite operators, ordered mainly for our SkyEdge platforms and services. We expect to see additional demand for our SkyEdge platforms as operators continue to deploy next-generation constellations and upgrade their grounded infrastructure.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

In IFC, the Sidewinder ESA terminal is progressing into large-scale deployment. During the quarter, we received $43 million of orders from a leading IFC service provider for Sidewinder ESA terminals, with deliveries for both line-fit and retrofit. These awards support continued growth in our mobility business and further validate Sidewinder's role in next-generation multi-orbit IFC architectures.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

The Boeing Line-fit program and certification activities continued to advance during the quarter. Through integration partners, Boeing will offer line-fit installation capability, helping accelerate deployment timelines and reduce the cost and operational disruption associated with retrofit programs.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

We are progressing well towards full certification, an important step in making Sidewinder ESA terminal commercially available as line-fit options. Deliveries of the first units are expected in Q4 this year. In parallel, we have began the process for line-fit availability with Airbus and received an order as part of this effort, further expanding the long-term opportunity for Sidewinder across the commercial aviation market. Overall, our commercial business continues to benefit from growing demand for multi-orbit connectivity across both network infrastructure and mobility applications.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

With continued traction for our SkyEdge platforms, strong momentum for Sidewinder, and progress on both Boeing and Airbus line-fit programs, we believe we have strong foundation for additional growth opportunities as market continues to evolve.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Our Peru business continues to execute well. We saw operational progress across our social inclusion programs. We completed work in the first three regions of our infrastructure upgrade program. We moved to the operational phase in parallel with the supervision activities. In Cusco, work is expected to be completed during the third quarter. These milestones continue to demonstrate Gilat Peru's ability to deliver large-scale communication projects efficiently and reliably.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

We continue to advance discussion on several significant project expansion while actively pursuing additional large-scale opportunities that support Peru's ongoing investment in social inclusion and nationwide connectivity. I am pleased to say that we continue to have a strong backlog and a healthy pipeline.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Therefore, we are reiterating our 2026 annual guidance. We expect 2026 revenues of between $500 million and $520 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $61 million and $66 million. The satellite communications market continues to benefit from growing demand for resilient connectivity, mobility application, and multi-orbit networks. We continue to see favorable market dynamics across our defense and IFC growth engines supporting our long-term growth strategies.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Gilat Defense continues to be one of our primary growth engines. We are seeing increasing investment in defense communication across the U.S., Europe, and other allied markets, supported by ongoing demand for advanced SATCOM solutions. We believe our portfolio and continued focus on innovation provide a strong foundation for future growth. Our commercial business continue to benefit from the industry's transition towards multi-orbit networks and next-generation mobility services.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

We see continued opportunities for our SkyEdge platforms as operators expand network capacity and capabilities, while Sidewinder remains a strong contributor to the growing demand for advanced IFC solutions.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Our second quarter result reflects continued execution across the business and reinforce our confidence in the opportunities ahead. Backlog and pipeline during the second half of the year support our full-year outlook and reinforce our confidence in the long-term growth opportunities across the business. With that, I will hand over the call to Gil Benyamini, our CFO. Gil, please go ahead.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Adi. Good morning and good afternoon to everyone. Before I dive into the numbers, I would like to remind everyone that our financial results are presented both on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis. I will now walk through our financial highlights for the second quarter of 2026. As Adi mentioned, we delivered a strong second quarter with 17% year-over-year revenue growth and 31% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA. Growth was broad-based across all three segments, and adjusted EBITDA grew faster than revenues, demonstrating solid operating leverage.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

In terms of our financial results, the revenues for the second quarter were $122.7 million, representing a 17% growth compared with $105 million in Q2 2025. The revenues for the commercial segment in Q2 2026 were $83 million, compared with $69.1 million in the same quarter last year. The 20% growth year-over-year was primarily driven by revenues from the in-flight connectivity vertical.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Revenues for the defense segment in the second quarter of 2026 were $22.5 million, 12% higher than $20 million in the same quarter last year. Q2 2026 revenues for the Peru segment were $17.2 million, 8% higher than $15.9 million in Q2 2025.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Our GAAP gross margin in Q2 2026 was 30%, in line with the same quarter last year. The decrease in the gross margin compared to Q1 2026 is mainly attributed to less favorable deal mix in the commercial segment, partially offset by higher gross margins in the Peru segment.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

GAAP operating expenses in Q2 2026 were $32.6 million, compared with $26.2 million in Q2 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to an earnout provision related to the acquisition of DataPath, and it was recorded in GAAP G&A expenses. As a result, GAAP operating income was $4.7 million compared to $5.7 million in Q2 2025. GAAP net income in Q2 2026 was $8.1 million, for a diluted income per share of $0.10, compared with GAAP net income of $9.8 million for a diluted income per share of $0.17 in Q2 2025.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Turning to non-GAAP results. Our non-GAAP gross margin in Q2 2026 was 32%, compared with 33% in Q2 2025. The decrease is primarily attributable to a less favorable deal mix in defense and the Peru segment, partially offset by improved margins in the commercial segment. Non-GAAP operating expenses for the quarter were $26.3 million, compared with $25.2 million in Q2 2025. Non-GAAP operating income in Q2 2026 was $12.6 million, 35% higher than $9.3 million in Q2 2025.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

The non-GAAP net income in Q2 2026 was $15.6 million, for a diluted income per share of $0.20, compared with a non-GAAP net income of $12 million for income per share of $0.21 in Q2 2025. The difference between the growth in the net income and the diluted earnings per share reflects the higher diluted share count due to $166 million raised in the last trimester of 2025.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Adjusted EBITDA reached $15.4 million, 31% higher than Q2 2025, reflecting strong operating leverage on higher revenues. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to approximately 12.6%, compared with approximately 11.2% in Q2 2025, an improvement of 1.4%. Moving to the balance sheet and cash flow. During the quarter, we used approximately $1.9 million in operating cash, primarily reflecting working capital timing. We ended the quarter with strong liquidity position of $159 million, comprised of cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term deposits.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

DSO was 110 days, excluding Peru construction activity, and remain within our expected range. Our shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2026, totals $545 million, compared with $536 million on March 31, 2026.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Looking ahead, based on our backlog, pipeline, and expected delivery plan, we are reiterating our full year 2026 guidance. Revenues are expected to be between $500 million-$520 million, representing 13% growth year-over-year at the midpoint. We expect an adjusted EBITDA of between $61 million-$66 million, 19% growth at the midpoint, and continued margin expansion.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Importantly, we are maintaining this outlook despite of unfavorable movements in the Israeli shekel versus the US dollar, which are expected to increase our operating expenses in the second half of 2026. That concludes my financial review. I would now like to open the call for questions. Operator, please go ahead.

[Operator]

Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, we will begin the question-and-answer session. If you have a question, please press star one. If you wish to cancel your request, please press star two. If you are the speaker with a question, kindly lift your hand before pressing the numbers. Your questions will be called in the order they are received. Please stand by. We will call for your question. The first question is from Louie DiPalma of William Blair. Please go ahead.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Hey, Adi and Gil. Good afternoon.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Hi, Louie.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Over the years, Hughes has been referenced as one of your larger competitors. Do you see any impact from the bankruptcy in terms of potential opportunities or strategic activity? Thanks.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Indeed, Hughes, over the years, were a significant competitor of Gilat, mainly on the GEO side, but also the sole provider of OneWeb modems. Hughes is also a customer of Gilat. We sell them SSPAs. We also buy modems from them to integrate with our Sidewinder multi-orbit ESA antenna. We do have a small debt from them, a few hundred thousand, really insignificant.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Based on the indication we got from them, they said that they have intention to pay all their debt and continue business as usual. I suspect that some of the customers will have uncertainty to work with a company under Chapter 11, especially customers that require long-term development efforts and long-term service needs. Over there, we see opportunity to penetrate.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Great. That is helpful. At the recent Defense Industry Conference, you announced the Ka-band Viper antenna as part of your RaySat subsidiary. What Ka-band constellations should that antenna support, and what are the major applications that you envision seeing the greatest demand for the antenna? Thanks.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Generally speaking, it's going to support all the Ka constellations, from GEO satellites through Telesat LEO and mPOWER. Also, Amazon, by the way. It can be installed in several types of UAVs and support all the relevant applications that those UAVs are required to do.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Okay. How small of unmanned aerial vehicles can the antenna support? Does it go as small as Group 3 drones, or are the drones needed to be much larger?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

No, it's from small to medium UAVs.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Excellent. On another topic, I was wondering, can you provide an update on the Stellar Blu milestone payments, such that I think there were different milestones, perhaps it related to the line fit or strategic partnerships for this year. Can you provide an update?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Definitely. The last milestone of Stellar Blu was to sign a strategic agreement. The milestone was until June 2026. Although we signed the important agreement during the quarter with the Airbus line fit, it didn't meet the qualification in the agreement to meet the earn-out requirements. Basically, we paid $98 million for the Stellar Blu acquisition. Now we are free from earn-out obligations and working on cost reductions and large deployment with our customers.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Great. Are you able to share what was the revenue for Stellar Blu in the quarter? Or just the growth for Stellar Blu relative to last year?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I can share that this quarter was a record quarter in terms of the number of terminals that we delivered. More than 200 terminals we delivered this quarter. A nice growth over the previous quarter. The Stellar Blu revenues are part of the commercial revenues, and since the commercial revenues is an integrated segment, it's hard to break the information. This quarter, we have a book-to-revenue ratio on the terminal side that was higher than one.

[Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair]

Thanks. That's it for me.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Louie.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Louie.

[Operator]

Next question is from Chris Quilty of Quilty Space. Please go ahead.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Thanks. Just as a follow-up on that, do you know how many terminals are actually installed and operating now?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I don't remember the exact number. I think it's around 600 units. Slightly more than 600 units are installed and operating.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got you.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Chris, I think it's important to emphasize that the installation is up to our customers and up to us. We've delivered significantly more units than that, and the installation depends on their timeline and their agreement with the airlines.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got you. Do you know, are the installation times compressing? Because typically these would take a long period of time, I think Starlink is doing these in a matter of hours nowadays.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I know that they are working hard to install. It really depends on the aircraft availability and maintenance windows. I think that they are about to finish the second large order in the next few months.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Understand. Are you moving closer or still in negotiations with any other airline customers that you think are likely before end of the year?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

We are not engaged directly with the airlines. Most of the engagement done through our partners, the SPS and Panasonic. We know that they got several awards that we are not allowed to expose. In some cases, they don't share with us all the opportunities upfront. We know that they are bidding on some very large opportunities that can drive significant revenue growth in the future.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Great. Gil, just a question on the segment growth here. If I look at your prior forecast for the defense segment, I think it's got to grow about 40% in the second half over the first half. Is that still a good trajectory for the defense segment? I guess same for the other two segments, still tracking on the beginning of the year forecast or has it shifted?

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Yes. Our forecast is based on firm backlogs and delivery schedule and pipeline, the forecast for the defense as we presented, we definitely see a much higher H2 in the defense compared to H1. This is again aligned with the backlog and expected book to ships in the second half of the year.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Commercial segment was better than I had forecast in Q2, I assume that's primarily hardware shipments related with the large number of terminals shift.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Yeah, it's a combination of the deliveries of the Sidewinders that Adi mentioned, the record delivery and hubs and other network equipment that might shift a bit to the right or to the left, it was better than expected.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

On the SkyEdge IV platform, are you yet seeing any early pull from your customers, have a lot of software-defined satellites on orbit? I think we're looking towards next year for the delivery of those systems. Or do you not expect to see firm orders until satellites are on orbit?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

No. The way we work with our customers is, in some cases, they advance orders. They want to be ready when the satellite is in orbit. We do expect to get some large orders from our existing customers and new customers. There are several satellites that are planned to be launched next year, and in some cases, we are in a competition process, and in some cases, we expect to get the orders.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got you. On the broader commercial landscape, you've seen verticals like cellular backhaul cycle up and cycle down. Are you seeing any trends on the commercial side of the market worth noting?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Nothing new. The focus today on the commercial side is mainly on the IFC and the maritime on the mobility. We do see a lot of traction around small micro geosatellites, especially on the sovereign satellites. We do see a lot of traction around sovereign networks or countries that want to launch sovereign LEO constellations, small constellations to support their needs. A lot of countries understand that they need solutions both on the geo side and on the LEO side. No doubt that geo, in terms of sovereign network, is much cheaper, but some of the countries would like to have a full-blown LEO constellation.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got it. Just to circle back to the UAV opportunity, is that product priced for more longer duration strategic platforms, or is this something that you can price more in the expendable category, which is then primarily the trend?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I think at the end, the product will be customized per customer and per platform, and the pricing will be based on the customer-specific configuration. I think at the end, we will cover both of the models. Generally speaking, we want to be attractive in terms of SWaP and cost.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got you. Gil, just real quick, the working capital, some of the accounts seem larger this quarter. Were there any sort of unusual moves, and fair to assume we'll see that turn into more cash flow in the back half of the year?

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Yeah. This is mainly needs for deliveries in the second half of the second year. You can see it, for instance, in the inventory and so on. Of course, it also affected cash. As I said, we had some working capital needs, we do expect to see a stabilization during the second half of the year.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Chris, revenue grew significantly this quarter over the same quarter last year. At the end, when you grow revenue, you need to invest in working capital. As Gil said, we do expect to see continued growth, and this is one of the reasons we increased our inventory, to shorten lead time. Everything is against backlog, and we expect to consume it in the next two to three quarters.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got you. Finally, just on the amplifier product line, I know it's kind of buried within Gilat Defense now, but you had a bunch of new products come out last year. Are you seeing any traction there? Like, if we were tracking that business in the old way, are we looking for sort of double-digit growth there this year?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

We expect to see decent growth. It's both on the commercial side and the Gilat Defense side. To be honest, these days, the commercial side is bigger than the Gilat Defense side. In the Gilat Defense, we received some very nice orders, including development of new products. We expect to see their growth in the future. On the commercial side, the focus used to be IFC, and today is mainly SSPA to LEO gateways. We work with two out of the three, or out of the four constellations that are available to date.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Are these Ka or Ku?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Ka.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Or both? Okay.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Right now it's Ka.

[Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space]

Got it. All right. Thank you, gentlemen.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Chris.

[Operator]

Next question is from Ryan Koontz of Needham & Company. Please go ahead.

[Ryan Koontz, Analyst at Needham & Company]

Hey, thanks. Most of my question's been answered here. Maybe in terms of the defense side, just another angle here. Is there much of a product mix shift going on compared to what you've seen in past years? Any trends you'd point out on the defense side of the business?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I think what we can say is that we see much more business around the [BCATS]. The fact that the Middle Eastern situation, the fact that the Iranian took out of operation several fixed U.S. gateways around the Middle East increased need for mobile gateways deployment. We see a lot of traction around this. Based on DataPath history, after such operations, we see a lot of business growth on the BCATS. We do see a lot of loitering munition and small ESA need for loitering munition. We don't have a solution for that right now, but something that we are considering carefully and in discussion with several customers to customize our solutions to comply with the needs of loitering munition. We believe this is a significantly growing segment in the near future.

[Ryan Koontz, Analyst at Needham & Company]

That's great, Adi. Maybe on the Peru side, what's that mix been like on recurring versus one-time build revenues there this year versus say last year? Peru.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Last year, if you remember, Ryan, we signed around Q3 the expansion project of about $85 million, which about half of it is one time over about a year. It's almost done by now. The rest of revenues are kind of recurring revenues, not in the term of subscription, but it's a long-term service contract that we have over there to operate the networks and for some other long-term projects. I can say that this quarter and going forward, the majority of the revenues in Peru are in kind of recurring revenues.

[Ryan Koontz, Analyst at Needham & Company]

Great. Thanks. Maybe one last question on IFC. You talked about working through your partners today. Are there particular geographies or types of aircraft you think they're seeing the most traction with for your Stellar Blu solution, your Sidewinder?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I think that today they are circling globally. I think that there are several countries that IFC penetration is relatively lower, and I think that over there it represents the biggest opportunity. I think Asia Pacific is a big opportunity, and of course, Latin America.

[Ryan Koontz, Analyst at Needham & Company]

Super helpful. Thanks, [inaudible].

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Ryan.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you, Ryan.

[Operator]

The next question is from Sergey Glinyanov of Freedom Broker. Please go ahead.

[Sergey Glinyanov, Analyst at Freedom Broker]

Good day, Adi, Gil.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Hi.

[Sergey Glinyanov, Analyst at Freedom Broker]

One question. How should we think about the margin in second half? According to your guidance range, the positive scenario is 12.3% to be the margin for second half versus first half margin at 13.1%. What are more of the factors that could impact adversely, and what could you optimize to reach highest number in second half? Thank you.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Okay. Hi, Sergey. I would say there are probably two trends. One, we expect to see higher revenues in the second half of the year and to have some leverage, which will positively affect the EBITDA margins. This is one side. Of course, mix and deliveries can shift a little bit to the right or left, but in general, this is the trend.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

On the other hand, we do expect to see some additional $3 million-$5 million of operating expenses in the second half due to the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Israeli shekel, and its effect on our expenses. All in all, when we combine both, we're remaining the same EBITDA margins that we had at the beginning of the year in the guidance throughout the whole year.

[Sergey Glinyanov, Analyst at Freedom Broker]

Okay. Thank you.

[Operator]

The next question is from Gunther Karger of Discovery Group. Please go ahead.

[Gunther Karger, Analyst at Discovery Group]

Yes, thank you. I have a question and a comment. The question is, where in Gilat do you expect the Comtech acquisition of the satellite business to be placed?

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Comtech is going to be placed mainly on the defense side. The revenues is 70%-80% is defense and 20%-30% commercial. The defense will go with the defense, and the commercial will go with the commercial. What we are acquiring is a set of six different business units, and we'll allocate the business units between the relevant segments. The modem, for example, will be mainly under the defense business.

[Gunther Karger, Analyst at Discovery Group]

Yes. Thank you. The comment is that the founders, the Levin brothers would be very proud of what you've done with the company. Thank you very much.

[Adi Sfadia, CEO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you.

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

Thank you.

[Operator]

If there are any additional questions, please press star one. If you wish to cancel your request, please press star two. Please stay on the line while we pose more questions. There are no further questions at this time. Mr. Benyamini, would you like to make a concluding statement?

[Gil Benyamini, CFO at Gilat Satellite Networks]

I want to thank you all for joining us on this call and for your time and attention. We look forward to speaking with you again next quarter. Thank you very much and have a great day.

[Operator]

Thank you. This concludes Gilat's second quarter 2026 results conference call. Thank you for your participation. You may go ahead and disconnect.

Participants

Executives

• Adi Sfadia, CEO
• Gil Benyamini, CFO

Analysts

• Sanjay Hurry, Investor Relations at Alliance Advisors IR
• Louie DiPalma, Analyst at William Blair
• Chris Quilty, Analyst at Quilty Space
• Ryan Koontz, Analyst at Needham & Company
• Sergey Glinyanov, Analyst at Freedom Broker
• Gunther Karger, Analyst at Discovery Group