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Harmonic Inc (HLIT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: HLIT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $10.07
1 Year Target Price $10.07
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.62% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.31 | 1Y Target Price 10.07 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.31 | 1Y Target Price 10.07 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 7.80 - 15.46 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.80 - 15.46 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.59 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.27% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.31 | Forward PE 19.19 | Enterprise Value 1132781573 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6 |
Enterprise Value 1132781573 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.81 | Shares Outstanding 113760000 | Shares Floating 112199881 |
Shares Outstanding 113760000 | Shares Floating 112199881 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.4 | Percent Institutions 91.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Harmonic Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Harmonic Inc. was founded in 1988. It initially focused on cable access solutions and has since evolved to become a global leader in video delivery infrastructure solutions, enabling media companies and service providers to deliver high-quality video to consumers.
Core Business Areas
- Video Software Solutions: Encompasses cloud-native, software-based solutions for media processing, encoding, transcoding, packaging, and distribution of video content. Includes VOS360 cloud platform.
- Cable Access Solutions: Offers cable access solutions, including CableOS virtualized core system, DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 4.0 technologies, and fiber access products, enabling cable operators to deliver broadband services.
Leadership and Structure
Patrick Harshman serves as the President and CEO. The organizational structure is based on functional departments such as sales, marketing, engineering, and operations, reporting to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CableOS Virtualized Core System: A software-based Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) that enables cable operators to deliver high-speed broadband services. Harmonic claims significant market share gains in the virtualized CMTS space, competing with CommScope and Vecima Networks. Estimated revenue unavailable.
- VOS360 Cloud Platform: A cloud-native video SaaS platform for media processing and delivery, offering scalability and flexibility. Competitors include AWS Elemental MediaLive and MediaConvert, and encoding providers like MainConcept and Beamr. Estimated market share unavailable, but competes in the growing cloud video processing market.
- Electra Encoding Family: Provides encoding solutions for various video formats and resolutions. Competitors include Ateme, MediaKind, and Appear TV. Specific revenue figures are unavailable, but they are crucial for OTT and broadcast workflows.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The video delivery infrastructure market is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for streaming video, the adoption of cloud technologies, and the need for greater bandwidth. The cable access market is evolving with DOCSIS 4.0 technology and fiber deployments.
Positioning
Harmonic is positioned as a technology leader in both video software and cable access solutions, offering innovative products and services that enable media companies and service providers to deliver high-quality video and broadband services more efficiently. Harmonic has a reputation for innovative products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for video infrastructure and cable access is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Harmonic's position allows it to address a significant portion of this TAM, particularly in the cloud-based video processing and virtualized CMTS segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong technology leadership
- Innovative product portfolio
- Established customer base
- Growing presence in cloud-based solutions
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on major telecommunications companies
- Intense competition
- Fluctuations in spending by cable operators
- Limited brand recognition among general consumers
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets and geographies
- Further development of cloud-based solutions
- Adoption of new technologies such as DOCSIS 4.0
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product offerings
- Growing demand for high-quality streaming video
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Technological obsolescence
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in industry regulations
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CSCO
- COMM
- VECM
Competitive Landscape
Harmonic's competitive advantage lies in its technological innovation and comprehensive product portfolio. However, larger competitors like Cisco have greater resources and broader market reach. Smaller competitors are more agile.
Major Acquisitions
Thomson Video Networks
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 75
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Harmonic's video compression and processing capabilities, strengthening its position in the video infrastructure market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Harmonic's historical growth has been driven by the adoption of its innovative video delivery solutions and cable access products. Fluctuations depend on technology upgrade cycles.
Future Projections: Future growth projections typically anticipate continued expansion in cloud-based video solutions and cable access technologies, driven by increased bandwidth demands and the growth of streaming video.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the development of DOCSIS 4.0 solutions, expansion of its VOS360 cloud platform, and strategic partnerships to expand its market reach.
Summary
Harmonic is a key player in the video delivery and cable access markets, driven by its innovative solutions and technology leadership. The company faces intense competition and reliance on major telecom companies. It has a strong opportunity in cloud-based solutions with DOCSIS 4.0 adoption.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and represents a general overview. It should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Harmonic Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-05-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Nimrod Ben-Natan | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 895 | Website https://www.harmonicinc.com |
Full time employees 895 | Website https://www.harmonicinc.com | ||
Harmonic Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband access solutions worldwide. The company operates through Broadband and Video segments. The Broadband segment offers software-based broadband access solution, including cOS software-based broadband access solutions to broadband operators; and cOS central cloud services, a subscription service for cOS customers. The Video segment sells video processing, production, and playout solutions and services to cable operators, and satellite and telco Pay-TV service providers, as well as to broadcast and media, including streaming media companies. Its video processing appliance solutions include network management and application software, and hardware products, such as encoders, video servers, high-density stream processing systems, and edge processors. This segment also provides VOS360 SaaS platform that provides both streaming and channel origination and distribution services; and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, which enables the packaging and delivery of streaming services, including live streaming, VOD, catch-up TV, start-over TV, network-DVR and cloud-DVR services through HTTP streaming to various device along with dynamic and personal ad insertion. The company also provides technical support and professional services, such as maintenance and support, consulting, implementation, integration services, program management, technical design and planning, building and site preparation, integration and equipment installation, end-to-end system testing, and training, as well as SaaS-related support and deployment. It sells its products through its direct sales force, as well as through independent resellers and systems integrators. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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