HLITTechnology · Communication EquipmentThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Harmonic, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +22.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Harmonic, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Growth (9): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HLIT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $15 → $16 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $20 |
| 15 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $20 |
| 15 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HLIT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Harmonic announced that CEO Nimrod Ben-Natan and CFO Walter Jankovic will host investor meetings at the Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference in Chicago, IL, on August 25, 2026.
Why it matters — HLIT watchers may view management's participation in a major industry conference as an opportunity for the company to present its strategy to potential investors.
Harmonic Inc. published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call via Seeking Alpha. The item is the transcript presentation itself, with no additional commentary or figures included in the text provided.
Why it matters — A HLIT watcher would care because the earnings call transcript offers a direct record of management's discussion of second-quarter results and outlook.
Harmonic reported second-quarter 2026 broadband revenue of $133.5 million, up 54% from a year earlier and above its prior guidance range of $115 million to $125 million. Deployment activity expanded among customers outside of its two largest accounts.
Why it matters — HLIT watchers would note that broadband revenue exceeded guidance and grew sharply, with the increase driven by broader customer deployment activity beyond its two largest accounts.
Harmonic (HLIT) reported second-quarter earnings of $0.24 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share and up from $0.09 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals stronger-than-expected financial performance for the quarter, which may influence investor perception of the company's near-term outlook.
Harmonic announced unaudited results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2026. Broadband revenue increased 54% year over year, including 44% growth in Rest-of-Market, the company raised its full-year outlook to reflect Broadband revenue of $505 million-$525 million, and cash increased to $232 million following the completed sale of the Video business.
Why it matters — A HLIT watcher would care because strong broadband revenue growth and an upwardly revised full-year outlook indicate improving performance in the company's core business.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Harmonic, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $8 to $20. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Harmonic, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Harmonic, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Harmonic, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +22.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Harmonic, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Harmonic, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HLIT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $8 to $20 over the next 12 months.
Harmonic, Inc. returned +56.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Harmonic Inc. is a technology company that develops and sells video delivery and broadband access solutions worldwide.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 13 Aug 2026): "Harmonic to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences". Harmonic announced that CEO Nimrod Ben-Natan and CFO Walter Jankovic will host investor meetings at the Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference in Chicago, IL, on August 25, 2026.
Harmonic Inc. is a technology company that develops and sells video delivery and broadband access solutions worldwide. The company focuses on enabling cable and broadband operators, streaming platforms, and media companies to distribute high-quality video and high-speed data services efficiently. Harmonic Inc. operates through two main segments: Video and Broadband. The Video segment provides video processing, production, and playout software and systems that support broadcast television, pay-TV, and over-the-top streaming, delivering content to devices such as TVs, computers, tablets, and smartphones. The Broadband segment offers software-based broadband access platforms and related services that help operators manage and scale high-speed internet networks. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and founded in 1988, Harmonic Inc. plays a significant role in the communications and media infrastructure market by supplying critical technologies that support modern video streaming workflows and next-generation broadband connectivity for residential and enterprise customers.
CEO Mr. Nimrod Ben-Natan · 534 employees · United States · https://www.harmonicinc.com