Aviat Networks (AVNW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aviat Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of mission-critical microwave networking solutions that enable wireless broadband connectivity for service providers, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide. The company specializes in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave and millimeter-wave radio systems designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency transport for voice, data and video applications. Aviat’s solutions support mobile backhaul, private network connectivity, public safety communications, and utility grid management, helping customers build resilient networks in challenging environments.

The company’s product portfolio includes the WTM 4800 and CTR 800 platforms for long-haul and high-capacity links, as well as compact and cost-optimized radios for small cell backhaul. In addition to hardware offerings, Aviat provides network management software that simplifies planning, monitoring and maintenance across multi-vendor microwave networks. The company also offers professional services such as network design, installation, performance optimization and technical support to ensure seamless deployment and lifecycle management of its solutions.

Founded in 2008 as a spin-out from Harris Corporation’s microwave communications business, Aviat Networks has evolved through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to serve customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates a global network of engineering, sales and support centers to address local market requirements and rapidly respond to customer needs. Aviat’s solutions have been deployed in diverse environments, from urban centers demanding ultra-high capacity to remote and rugged locations where reliability is critical.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Dave Bruno and a seasoned executive team, Aviat Networks continues to drive innovation in wireless transport technologies. The company invests in research and development to enhance bandwidth efficiency, spectrum utilization and network automation, positioning itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to expand and future-proof their microwave networks.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.57 to $24.18
• 50-Day Range: $18.51 to $24.83
• 52-Week Range: $12.96 to $31.74
• Volume: 50,766 shs
• Average Volume: 153,406 shs
• Market Capitalization: $301.38 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $37.60
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Aviat Networks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aviat Networks scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 297th out of 657 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Aviat Networks has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Aviat Networks has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 336.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Aviat Networks are expected to grow by 336.00% in the coming year, from $0.50 to $2.18 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aviat Networks is -121.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aviat Networks is -121.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Aviat Networks has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of Aviat Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aviat Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aviat Networks has recently increased by 4.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Aviat Networks does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Aviat Networks does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of Aviat Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aviat Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aviat Networks has recently increased by 4.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.79

News Sentiment

Aviat Networks has a news sentiment score of 0.79. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Aviat Networks this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for AVNW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Aviat Networks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aviat Networks insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $255,825.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.10% of the stock of Aviat Networks is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

78.62% of the stock of Aviat Networks is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVNW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVNW shares performed this year?

Aviat Networks' stock was trading at $18.11 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AVNW shares have increased by 33.3% and is now trading at $24.14.

How were Aviat Networks' earnings last quarter?

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 4th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.57. Aviat Networks had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.06% and a negative net margin of 0.53%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Aviat Networks' stock split?

Shares of Aviat Networks split on the morning of Thursday, April 8th 2021.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, March 5th 2021. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, April 7th 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Does Aviat Networks have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Aviat Networks: Telsima, Aviat Communications Technology (Shenzhen) Company Ltd., Aviat International Holdings Inc., Aviat Networks Algeria S.A.R.L., Aviat Networks (Australia) Pty. Ltd., Aviat Networks (Bangladesh) Limited, Aviat Networks Brasil Servicos em Communicacoes Ltda., and more.

How do I buy shares of Aviat Networks?

Shares of AVNW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aviat Networks own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aviat Networks investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and PayPal (PYPL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/04/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/20/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Equipment
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AVNW
• CIK: 1377789
• Web: www.aviatnetworks.com
• Phone: (408) 941-7100
• Fax: 512-827-0350
• Employees: 710
• Year Founded: 2007

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Aviat Networks: $37.60
• High Price Target: $50.00
• Low Price Target: $27.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +55.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.20)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 48.40
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $10.76 million
• Net Margins: -0.53%
• Pretax Margin: -0.46%
• Return on Equity: 5.06%
• Return on Assets: 2.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.27
• Current Ratio: 1.62
• Quick Ratio: 1.29

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $408.08 million
• Price / Sales: 0.75
• Cash Flow: $2.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.43
• Book Value: $20.36 per share
• Price / Book: 1.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,730,000
• Free Float: 12,213,000
• Market Cap: $308.07 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58