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Harmonic Inc (HLIT) Stock

Harmonic Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Harmonic Inc (HLIT), a prominent company in the technology sector within the communication equipment industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $10.00. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $7.80 and $15.46. This places the current price at 64.7% of its 52-week high and 28.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 959,523. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 61.80, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $9.25 by 8.11%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $10.23 by 2.25%. The MACD histogram is 0.03, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 0.25, Signal Line: 0.22). There are currently 2 active alerts set for HLIT by users.

Market Cap

$1.13B

52-Week High

$15.46

-35.32% from high

52-Week Low

$7.80

+28.21% from low

Avg Daily Volume

1,059,147

100-day average

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

16.80

Near market average

Forward P/E

19.19

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

-0.21

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

2.52

EV/EBITDA

10.00

EPS (TTM)

$0.59

Price to Sales

1.64

Beta

1.01

Similar volatility to market

How is HLIT valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Harmonic Inc trades at a P/E ratio of 16.80, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 19.19 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of -0.21 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.
What is HLIT's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.01, Harmonic Inc is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 2.52 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

9.96%

Operating Margin

4.46%

Return on Equity

16.40%

Return on Assets

9.27%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-0.50%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-56.20%

How profitable and efficient is HLIT's business model?
Harmonic Inc achieves a profit margin of 9.96%, meaning it retains $9.96 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 4.46% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 16.40% and ROA at 9.27%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are HLIT's recent growth trends?
Harmonic Inc's revenue declined by 0.50% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 56.20% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

113.76M

Book Value/Share

$3.94

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is HLIT's market capitalization and position?
Harmonic Inc has a market capitalization of $1.13B, classifying it as a small-cap stock (under $2B). Small-caps offer significant growth potential but come with higher volatility and risk. They can be more sensitive to economic conditions but may provide outsized returns if successful. With 113.76M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does HLIT's price compare to its book value?
Harmonic Inc's book value per share is $3.94, while the current stock price is $10.00, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.54. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$10.07

0.70% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

2

Hold

2

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for HLIT?
6 analysts cover HLIT with 67% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $10.07 implies 0.7% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on HLIT?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 2 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Sep 14, 2025, 07:02 PM

Earnings Dates

Upcoming Earnings

Q3

Oct 27, 2025

Est. EPS: $0.05

In 41 days

Recent Earnings History

DateQuarterEstimated EPSActual EPSSurprise
Jul 28, 2025Q2$0.02$0.09+350.0%
Apr 28, 2025Q1$-0.02$0.05+350.0%
Feb 10, 2025Q4$0.28$0.32+14.3%
Oct 28, 2024Q3$0.22$0.26+18.2%
Jul 29, 2024Q2$0.04$0.08+100.0%
Apr 29, 2024Q1$-0.01$-0.07-620.0%
Jan 29, 2024Q4$0.10$0.13+30.0%
Oct 30, 2023Q3$0.01$-0.06-680.0%

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

61.80

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$9.25

8.11% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$10.23

-2.25% below MA-200

MACD Line

0.25

MACD Signal

0.22

MACD Histogram

0.03

Bullish

What does HLIT's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for HLIT is currently 61.80, indicating the stock is showing bullish momentum (60-70 range). The stock has positive momentum without being extremely overbought. This zone often occurs during healthy uptrends where buyers remain in control. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret HLIT's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 0.25 above the signal line at 0.22, with histogram at 0.03. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The narrow histogram suggests a potential trend change ahead. The 50-day MA ($9.25) is below the 200-day MA ($10.23), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Sep 16, 2025, 12:36 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$9.25
Created
Sep 14, 2025, 07:06 PM
Alert Condition
RSI Threshold Cross
Threshold
N/A
Created
Sep 14, 2025, 07:06 PM

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