Harmonic Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced that its VOS360 Media SaaS and VOS360 Ad SaaS solutions are now qualified on Akamai Cloud. This qualification enhances deployment efficiency for playout, broadcast, and video streaming workflows. The collaboration includes VOS360 Media SaaS powering the upcoming Akamai Media Services Live 5, a comprehensive suite for live event broadcasting and linear streaming.

As part of the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program, this partnership offers content owners and broadcasters end-to-end video streaming solutions that accelerate market entry while reducing ownership costs. The VOS360 Media SaaS streamlines media processing and delivery for premium services, while VOS360 Ad SaaS handles personalized ad delivery. The solutions utilize Akamai's distributed edge and cloud platform to ensure quality viewing experiences.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) reported record Q4 2024 results with total revenue of $222.2 million, up 33% year over year. The company achieved record quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $71.8 million. Broadband segment revenue reached $171.0 million, while Video segment revenue was $51.1 million.

The company announced a new $200 million share repurchase program through February 2028, doubling its previous program. Q4 GAAP net income was $38.1 million ($0.32 per share), and non-GAAP net income was $52.4 million ($0.45 per share). The company's cash position strengthened to $101.5 million.

For 2025 guidance, Harmonic expects total revenue between $585-645 million, with GAAP net income per share of $0.19-$0.45. Management noted that 2025 Broadband revenue guidance reflects temporary shifts in customer deployment timing during the transition to Unified DOCSIS 4.0, with growth expected to resume in 2026.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Monday, February 10, 2025. The company will host a live webcast to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. PT on the same day.

Participants can join via telephone by registering in advance through the provided link. Upon registration, they will receive dial-in details and a unique registrant ID. The webcast will be accessible through Harmonic's Investor Relations website, with participants advised to join 15 minutes before the call. A replay will be available on the website after 5:00 p.m. PT.

Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR) in Malaysia has partnered with Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) to streamline its live sports distribution across Asia. The company is implementing Harmonic's VOS®360 Media SaaS, ViBE CP9000 contribution encoder, and ProView 8100 IRD to deliver high-quality video streams to affiliates over the internet.

The migration from satellite to internet-based distribution has resulted in reduced dependency on satellites and lower delivery costs. Harmonic's solution provides reliable live sports delivery through a state-of-the-art routing system, offering ultra-low latency and pristine video quality for large-scale events.

Sercomm and Harmonic have announced a strategic collaboration to advance DOCSIS 4.0 unified technologies. This partnership will see Sercomm introduce new DOCSIS 4.0 Unified Amplifiers, leveraging Harmonic's expertise in FDX and unified nodes. According to James Wang, CEO of Sercomm, this collaboration will enhance network performance for service providers by reducing time to market and accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge broadband technologies.

The collaboration aims to enable symmetrical upstream and downstream data speeds, improve interoperability between network components, and reduce integration complexities for service providers. This seamless interoperability allows operators to maximize their existing infrastructure while transitioning to DOCSIS 4.0, ensuring faster, more reliable deployments with minimized risks.

Nimrod Ben-Natan, CEO of Harmonic, highlighted that this partnership will empower operators to rapidly evolve their networks and offer high-performance services to their customers. The improved time to market and enhanced interoperability between Harmonic's unified nodes and Sercomm's amplifiers are expected to provide a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving broadband landscape.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced its participation in two major investor conferences this December. President and CEO Nimrod Ben-Natan and CFO Walter Jankovic will conduct a fireside chat at the Raymond James 2024 TMT and Consumer Conference in New York on December 9, 2024, at 8:20 a.m. PT. Additionally, Jankovic will attend investor meetings at the Barclays 2024 Global Technology Conference in San Francisco on December 12, 2024.

The fireside chat will be available via live audio webcast on Harmonic's investor relations website, with the recording remaining accessible for 30 days afterward.

Romanesque Capital, a long-term shareholder of Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) since 2016, has expressed support for a strategic review aimed at selling the company to maximize shareholder value. The investor endorses Ancora Holdings' analysis and recommendations, citing a disconnect between Harmonic's stock price and its fundamentals despite the company's market-leading products and valuable partnerships. Romanesque Capital suggests that Harmonic would benefit from being part of a larger organization where synergies could be realized.

Ancora Holdings Group, a significant shareholder of Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), has released a presentation highlighting opportunities for near-term value creation. The investor believes Harmonic's stock, currently trading at ~$12, could appreciate to ~$20 per share through either meeting 2026 broadband targets or through a sale process. Ancora suggests that Harmonic could attract interest from well-capitalized acquirers like Ciena . The presentation criticizes management's poor investor communication, which they believe has led to depressed trading multiples despite strong financials and market-leading innovation. Ancora plans to engage with Harmonic's board to evaluate standalone prospects versus sale options.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) reported record Q3 2024 results with revenue of $195.8 million, up 54% year-over-year. The Broadband segment revenue surged 92% to $145.3 million, while Video segment revenue was $50.4 million. GAAP net income reached $21.7 million ($0.19 per share), compared to a loss of $6.5 million in Q3 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased significantly to $43.4 million. The company demonstrated strong execution with improved gross margins and commercially deployed its cOS solution with 121 customers, serving 32.0 million cable modems.