Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) is an Israel-based provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services. The company develops and supplies very small aperture terminal (VSAT) platforms, satellite ground infrastructure and related network equipment designed to support broadband connectivity in locations where terrestrial communications are limited or unavailable.

Gilat’s offerings serve a range of markets, including enterprise and government communications, cellular backhaul, rural broadband, mobility and in-flight connectivity, and defense and public-sector applications. Its portfolio includes satellite hubs, user terminals, network management systems and managed connectivity services intended to support fixed and mobile users across different satellite networks.

Founded in 1987, Gilat serves customers and partners internationally through operations and deployments spanning multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The company’s business combines the development of satellite communications equipment with professional and managed services for telecommunications operators, service providers, governments and other organizations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.11 to $8.41
• 50-Day Range: $8.26 to $11.62
• 52-Week Range: $8.11 to $20.93
• Volume: 958,929 shs
• Average Volume: 692,974 shs
• Market Capitalization: $609.84 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.84
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $20.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Gilat Satellite Networks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gilat Satellite Networks scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 137th out of 593 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Gilat Satellite Networks has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $20.00, representing about 142.1% upside from its current price of $8.26.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gilat Satellite Networks has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 54.72%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Gilat Satellite Networks are expected to grow by 54.72% in the coming year, from $0.53 to $0.82 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gilat Satellite Networks is 11.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 35.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gilat Satellite Networks is 11.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 64.53.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gilat Satellite Networks has a P/B Ratio of 1.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.37% of the float of Gilat Satellite Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gilat Satellite Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.17.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gilat Satellite Networks has recently increased by 9.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Gilat Satellite Networks does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Gilat Satellite Networks will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.32% next year. This indicates that Gilat Satellite Networks will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.36

News Sentiment

Gilat Satellite Networks has a news sentiment score of 0.36. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Gilat Satellite Networks this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for GILT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Gilat Satellite Networks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gilat Satellite 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 $44,761.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

1.13% of the stock of Gilat Satellite Networks is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

35.72% of the stock of Gilat Satellite Networks is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/30/2026
• Today: 10/14/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Communications Equipment
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GILT
• CIK: 897322
• Web: www.gilat.com
• Phone: (723) 925-2000
• Fax: 972-3925-2945
• Employees: 1,159
• Year Founded: 1987

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gilat Satellite Networks: $20.00
• High Price Target: $20.00
• Low Price Target: $20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +142.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.44
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.58
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $20.72 million
• Net Margins: 6.21%
• Pretax Margin: 6.29%
• Return on Equity: 10.12%
• Return on Assets: 6.79%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.97
• Quick Ratio: 1.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $451.66 million
• Price / Sales: 1.35
• Cash Flow: $0.83 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.91
• Book Value: $6.78 per share
• Price / Book: 1.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 73,830,000
• Free Float: 72,997,000
• Market Cap: $609.84 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.04