Gilat's Strategic Acquisitions Fuel Growth Amid Slight Revenue Shortfall

Zinger Key Points
  • Gilat's Q1 revenue up 29% to $76.08M: Misses estimates but adjusted EPS beats expectations.
  • Gilat maintains FY24 outlook: Reaffirms revenue and EBITDA targets, shares dip slightly.
Loading...
Loading...

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd GILT reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 29% year-on-year to $76.08 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $77.10 million

Adjusted EPS of $0.11 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.06.

Adjusted operating income was $6.6 million versus $5.3 million a year ago. The GAAP operating income was $5.4 million, compared with $7.0 million Y/Y.

Gilat held $105.1 million in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024.

Adi Sfadia, Gilat’s CEO, commented: “Our revenue growth was driven by solid organic growth in both our Satellite Networks and our Network Infrastructure and Services segments, as well as a full quarter of contribution from Datapath, the defense communications business we acquired in November of last year. 

FY24 Outlook: Gilat reiterated revenue of $305 million-$325 million versus a consensus of $315.20 million.

The company maintained operating income of $15 million – $19 million and adjusted EBITDA of $40 million – $44 million.

Price Action: GILT shares were down 0.89% to $5.54 at last check Wednesday.

Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Date
ticker
name
Actual EPS
EPS Surprise
Actual Rev
Rev Surprise
Posted In: EarningsNewsGuidanceTop StoriesTechBriefsStories That Matter
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!

Loading...