NASDAQ$CRNT

Ceragon Networks Ltd · Q1 2026 earnings

Q1 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Ceragon Q1 2026: $85M revenue, India strength and positive non-GAAP profitability

Ceragon Networks Ltd. reported Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue of $85.0 million, down 4.1% from $88.7 million in Q1 2025 but reflecting continued healthy demand across key markets led by India. GAAP gross margin improved to 35.4% from 32.8%, and non-GAAP operating profit was $4.2 million with net income of $0.7 million ($0.01 per diluted share). Management highlighted strong E-band solution demand, progress on FR2 with a successful North American carrier POC, and expanding private-network wins. The company reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $355 million to $385 million.

  • Q1 revenue was $85.0 million (-4.1% YoY); GAAP gross margin improved to 35.4% from 32.8%.
  • GAAP operating income was $2.1 million; non-GAAP operating profit was $4.2 million with net income of $0.7 million.
  • GAAP net loss was $1.3 million ($0.01 per share); non-GAAP EPS was $0.01 per diluted share.
  • India represented 35% of revenue with sequentially higher revenue and strong bookings; North America was 37%.
  • Management reiterated 2026 revenue outlook of $355–$385 million with non-GAAP operating margin of 6.5–7.5% at the midpoint.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$85M

Previous: $88.7M-4.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.01

Previous: $0.03-66.7%
GAAP Gross Margin

35.4%

No prior period
Cash and Cash Equivalents

$39.2M

No prior period
Non-GAAP gross margin

36.0%

No prior period
Net Income

-$1.3M

Previous: -$1M-30.0%
Operating Income

$2.1M

Previous: -$1.1M+290.9%
Gross Profit

$30.1M

Previous: $29.1M+3.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Ceragon · Revenue · Quarterly

$85M

Q1 2026-4.2%vs Q1 2025
Beat estimate in 9 of 11 quarters(82%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Ceragon · $51.6M total across 2 segments · Q2 2025

  • North America
    $26.8M
  • India
    $24.8M

Forward guidance

Ceragon reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $355 million to $385 million, with non-GAAP gross margin improvement of 100bps at the midpoint and non-GAAP operating margin of 6.5–7.5% at the midpoint.

Tailwinds

  • Strong India bookings and E-band demand support visibility for the remainder of 2026.
  • Successful FR2 POC with a major North American carrier and expanding private-network contracts.

Headwinds

  • Macro cost increases and adverse FX trends may pressure near-term margins.
  • Revenue declined 4.1% YoY in Q1.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026

Historical avgQ1 2026

-2.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

-3.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-2.7%

Avg return

30 days after

38%

24 / 64 earnings

Positive

+26.6%

Q4 2017

Best reaction

-35.1%

Q3 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-4.7%
Q4 2025-1.3%+1.8%-1.8%
Q3 2025+1.8%-8.8%-7.9%
Q2 2025-15.2%-14.2%-11.5%
Q1 2025-1.4%+5.8%+9.7%
Q4 2024-21.5%-27.9%-46.0%
Q3 2024+10.2%+21.9%+87.1%
Q2 2024+15.3%-0.7%+12.8%
Q1 2024-9.8%+1.1%-3.2%
Q4 2023+4.7%+2.2%+13.6%
Q3 2023-8.2%-4.4%+2.2%
Q2 2023+5.0%+5.0%-3.5%
Q1 2023-8.2%-9.2%-8.2%
Q4 2022-10.6%-11.9%-21.6%
Q3 2022+4.6%+6.3%+12.6%
Q2 2022+0.8%+2.7%-15.0%
Q1 2022+2.1%-1.0%-5.2%
Q4 2021-8.4%-10.2%-9.3%
Q3 2021-9.4%-7.7%-25.9%
Q2 2021+4.8%+3.3%+0.0%
Q1 2021-2.3%-1.2%+3.8%
Q4 2020-10.0%+7.5%-29.4%
Q3 2020-4.1%+0.5%+23.5%
Q2 2020+6.9%+1.1%-9.2%
Q1 2020+0.0%-0.9%+4.5%
Q4 2019-5.8%-7.7%-29.3%
Q3 2019-35.1%-38.5%-36.1%
Q2 2019-13.4%-14.8%-7.8%
Q1 2019-12.9%-14.8%-20.8%
Q4 2018-15.3%-18.9%-27.5%
Q3 2018+13.6%+25.7%+22.5%
Q2 2018-14.0%-18.6%-22.1%
Q1 2018+10.0%+3.5%+17.8%
Q4 2017+26.6%+26.3%+35.4%
Q3 2017-11.1%-18.7%+4.3%
Q2 2017-3.6%+1.8%-7.2%
Q1 2017-9.9%-6.8%-24.4%
Q4 2016-8.9%-11.1%-14.7%
Q3 2016+4.8%+3.5%+7.9%
Q2 2016-14.0%-7.4%+22.7%
Q1 2016+18.6%
Q4 2015+7.3%
Q3 2015-18.9%
Q2 2015+9.4%
Q1 2015-10.2%
Q4 2014-9.2%
Q3 2014
Q2 2014-11.5%
Q4 2013-5.0%
Q3 2013-2.5%
Q2 2013-0.3%
Q1 2013+0.5%
Q4 2009+0.5%
Q4 2012+2.2%
Q3 2012+1.4%
Q2 2012+1.4%
Q4 2011-1.1%
Q4 2010-1.1%
Q1 2012-1.1%
Q3 2011-0.3%
Q2 2011-4.4%
Q1 2011-2.3%
Q3 2010-3.7%
Q2 2010+3.9%
Q1 2010+0.4%

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