Ceragon Networks Ltd. remains a Buy due to robust backlog, growing demand in India and North America, and appealing valuation despite execution risks. CRNT's backlog hit record highs, with $120M in Indian orders and strong North American Tier-1 carrier progress, but margin pressures persist. Management lowered 2024 margin guidance, citing supply-chain and mix headwinds, yet maintained 2026 revenue outlook and expects earnings recovery by 2027.
Ceragon Networks NASDAQ: CRNT reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $93.9 million, up 14.2% from $82.3 million a year earlier, as demand in India and North America supported growth. The company said bookings reached their highest level since the first quarter of 2024, while first-half bookings and book-to-bill represented its strongest first half in 10 years.
After reaching a new 52-week high in early June, shares of wireless backhaul solutions provider Ceragon Networks have given back most of their year-to-date gains in recent weeks. While the company continues to see strong demand for its products, Q2 results will be materially impacted by a semiconductor supply chain issue. In addition, management pointed to margin pressures from component and raw material cost inflation as well as higher freight costs.
| Communications Equipment Industry | Information Technology Sector | Doron Arazi CEO | XMUN Exchange | IL0010851660 ISIN |
| IL Country | 1,091 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 4 Aug 2000 IPO Date |
Ceragon Networks Ltd. is a global provider of wireless transport solutions, catering to cellular operators and other wireless service providers across various regions including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India, and Latin America. Established initially as Giganet Ltd. in 1996 before rebranding to Ceragon Networks Ltd. in September 2000, the company has its headquarters in Rosh Ha'Ayin, Israel. This enterprise specializes in employing microwave and millimeter wave radio technology to facilitate telecommunication traffic transfers between base stations, small/distributed cells, and the service provider’s network. It aims to serve a broad spectrum of industries such as internet service providers, municipalities, government and defense sectors, utilities, oil and gas companies, public safety organizations, and private communications networks through direct sales, and an extensive network comprising original equipment manufacturers, resellers, distributors, and system integrators.
The IP-20 portfolio encompasses a variety of solutions such as IP-20C, IP-20C-HP, IP-20S, IP-20E, and IP-20V designed for all-outdoor setups. This series also includes split-mount, all-indoor solutions like IP-20N/IP-20A, IP-20F, and IP-20G. These solutions are tailored for short-haul, long-haul, fronthaul, small cells, and enterprise access applications, utilizing advanced microwave and millimeter wave technologies to ensure efficient and reliable wireless connectivity.
The IP-50 series is designed to meet the needs of various applications with its disaggregated structure, including models like IP-50E, IP-50EX, IP-50C, IP-50CX, and IP-50FX. These solutions provide enhanced flexibility and performance for routing, small cells, and enterprise access, supporting the ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and the need for efficient network architectures.
Ceragon Networks offers an extensive range of services to support the deployment, management, and optimization of wireless transport networks. These include network and radio planning, site surveys, solutions development, and installation. Additionally, the company provides network rollout, auditing and optimization services, maintenance, and training programs designed to ensure networks meet current and future telecommunications needs efficiently and reliably.