B. Riley Predicts Aviat Networks’ Q2 Earnings (NASDAQ:AVNW)

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW) – Equities research analysts at B. Riley increased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for Aviat Networks in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 5th. B. Riley analyst D. Kang now anticipates that the communications equipment provider will post earnings per share of $0.62 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.33. The consensus estimate for Aviat Networks’ current full-year earnings is $0.63 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for Aviat Networks’ Q3 2026 earnings at $0.19 EPS.

Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 4th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.57. Aviat Networks had a positive return on equity of 4.33% and a negative net margin of 0.56%.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on AVNW. StockNews.com raised shares of Aviat Networks from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 5th. Roth Mkm reduced their price objective on Aviat Networks from $43.00 to $39.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. Lake Street Capital lowered their target price on Aviat Networks from $45.00 to $27.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Northland Securities reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $30.00 price target (up previously from $27.00) on shares of Aviat Networks in a report on Wednesday, February 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $37.60.

Aviat Networks Price Performance

NASDAQ AVNW opened at $22.95 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $18.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $21.04. Aviat Networks has a 52 week low of $12.95 and a 52 week high of $38.85. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $291.01 million, a P/E ratio of -114.74 and a beta of 1.68.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aviat Networks

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Royce & Associates LP boosted its stake in shares of Aviat Networks by 8.5% in the third quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 696,394 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $15,063,000 after acquiring an additional 54,339 shares during the period. Tieton Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Aviat Networks by 998.2% in the 4th quarter. Tieton Capital Management LLC now owns 650,270 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $11,776,000 after purchasing an additional 591,055 shares during the period. Hodges Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in Aviat Networks by 20.9% in the 4th quarter. Hodges Capital Management Inc. now owns 562,710 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $10,190,000 after purchasing an additional 97,227 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in Aviat Networks by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 364,100 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $7,875,000 after buying an additional 11,094 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Aviat Networks by 1.6% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 237,689 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $5,141,000 after buying an additional 3,855 shares during the last quarter. 78.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Aviat Networks Company Profile

Aviat Networks, Inc provides microwave networking and wireless access networking solutions in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outdoor, indoor, and split-mount radios; microwave routers, switches, and trunking; and private LTE, virtual fiber, and element management products; and hosted software products, such as aviat design, frequency assurance software, and health assurance software.