Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT) is a global provider of wireless connectivity for mobile operators and other wireless service providers. Headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, the company was incorporated in 1996 (originally under the name Giganet Ltd.) and later adopted the Ceragon Networks name in September 2000. Ceragon’s core purpose is ...Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT) is a global provider of wireless connectivity for mobile operators and other wireless service providers. Headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, the company was incorporated in 1996 (originally under the name Giganet Ltd.) and later adopted the Ceragon Networks name in September 2000. Ceragon’s core purpose is to help communications networks move high-capacity data efficiently over the air—particularly where fiber is unavailable or uneconomical—by delivering microwave and millimeter-wave transport solutions that support evolving network generations such as 4G and 5G.
From a product perspective, Ceragon focuses on point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems designed for outdoor and indoor deployments, as well as disaggregated solutions. In the company’s portfolio, hardware families commonly referenced include IP-20 series solutions (covering different outdoor and split-mount/all-indoor configurations) and IP-50 disaggregated solutions (addressing a range of short-haul and long-haul requirements, including fronthaul and enterprise access use cases). Beyond radios, Ceragon offers network management capabilities that help operators manage performance, configuration, and operations across their wireless transport assets.
Ceragon also sells services that extend beyond hardware. Typical offerings include network and radio planning, site surveys, solution development, installation, network auditing and optimization, ongoing maintenance, and training. This mix is important for carrier customers that need turnkey deployment and lifecycle support for network reliability and performance, especially in regulated or mission-critical environments.
In terms of customers and geographic reach, Ceragon serves mobile carriers and wireless service providers but also supports non-traditional customers such as public safety organizations, broadcasters, energy utilities, oil and gas companies, and operators of private communications networks. The company distributes globally through a multi-channel approach, including direct sales, partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and system integrators across regions including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India, and Latin America.
Financially, the provided TTM snapshot indicates an enterprise value on the order of ~$185M with a relatively low forward-looking earnings profile (e.g., negative net profit margins in the snapshot and negative earnings multiples), while showing positive free cash flow yield and modest operating return on assets. Working capital and liquidity ratios (current ratio above 1 in the snapshot) suggest the business continues to manage near-term obligations while investing in ongoing operations and research. At the workforce level, the company reports around 1,091 full-time employees, placing it in the 1,001–2,000 range.
Key leadership is led by CEO Doron Arazi. Overall, Ceragon’s “wish list” from the market’s perspective typically includes sustaining innovation in wireless transport (especially for 5G-era fronthaul and high-throughput backhaul), improving profitability consistency through cycle management and customer deployment timing, and scaling service and management software revenue alongside hardware deliveries.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$338.7M
-14.1%
+10.5%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$-2.1M
-108.7%
-55.7%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+33.8%
-2.6%
-10.5%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+3.3%
-66.8%
-89.7%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
-0.6%
-110.1%
-40.9%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$14.1M
+45.2%
-37.4%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+4.2%
+68.9%
-43.3%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
28.7%
+16.3%
-14.5%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
1.87x
+8.7%
-2.5%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to Ceragon's Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I must advise you that this call is being recorded today. I'd now like to hand over the call to our first speaker today, Rob Fink, Head of Investor Relations. Rob, please go ahead.
Rob Fink: Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. Hosting today's call are Doron Arazi, Ceragon's Chief Executive Officer; and Ronen Stein, Chief Financial Officer. Before we start, please note that today's discussion includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among other things, financial -- projected financial performance, future initiatives, business outlook, development efforts and anticipated results, timelines and other matters. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, global and regional economic conditions, conditions in Israel and the region, fluctuations in exchange rates, customer concentration, ordering patterns, supply chain challenges and other matters further detailed in Ceragon's most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other documents that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are accurate only as of the date they are made, and Ceragon undertakes no obligation to update them. Ceragon's public filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at sec.gov and on Ceragon's website at ceragon.com. Also, today's call will include certain non-GAAP measures. For a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results, please see the table attached to the press release that was issued earlier today, which is posted on the Investor Relations section of Ceragon's website. With that, I will now turn the call over to Doron. Doron, the call is yours.
Doron Arazi: Thank you, Rob, and good morning, everyone. Ceragon delivered a strong second quarter as recently introduced technologies and solutions are creating a clear competitive advantage and driving demand in key markets with particularly strong execution in India. Revenue for the second quarter was $93.9 million, up 14% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.02. Booking in the second quarter reached their highest level since the first quarter of 2024. Bookings and the book-to-bill ratio in the first half of 2026 represent the highest in the last 10 years for any first half period. This demonstrates the strong competitive position Ceragon has established, especially in the faster-growing segments of our market. Additionally, the recent changes in the competitive landscape are opening more opportunities for us. We believe that 2 …