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Harmonic forecasts $545M-$555M 2026 revenue while raising full-year EPS to $0.80-$0.84 (NASDAQ:HLIT)

Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $148.8M, up 64% YoY, exceeding guidance. The company raised full-year EPS to $0.80-$0.84 and forecasted 2026 revenue of $545M-$555M, according to CEO Nimrod Ben-Natan.

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Published Nov 3, 2026, 5:49 AM UTC
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Primary signal
$HLIT
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLITBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance are likely to drive short‑term buying interest, especially in after‑hours trading.

02

Market read

Earnings surprise and upgraded guidance provide a fresh catalyst for HLIT, offering a trading opportunity.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from competitive pricing pressure and macro‑economic slowdown.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) reported Q3 2026 results, surpassing its own guidance and raising full‑year EPS outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLITBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with revenue $148.8M, 64% YoY growth and raised FY EPS guidance to $0.80-$0.84.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as market prices in the strong results and higher guidance

Evidence & confidence

First report of earnings numbers and guidance; revenue far exceeds prior guidance, indicating material improvement.

Market effects

Sector

Positive for the cloud services sector as Harmonic's growth may signal broader demand.

Regional

U.S. tech micro‑cap segment may see modest lift.

Global

Limited to investors tracking small‑cap earnings.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance is overly optimistic, the stock could face a pull‑back once detailed forecasts are released.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Nimrod Ben-Natan

    President, CEO & Director of Harmonic Inc.

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