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KVH Industries, Inc. KVHI
Communications Services, NEC · SIC 4899 · Vertical: Communications Services, NEC (SIC 4899)
KVH Industries provides satellite and cellular connectivity for ships and mobile vehicles, with airtime revenue growing quickly on the back of Starlink and OneWeb subscribers. Net sales were 111.0 million USD in fiscal 2025, while the company tries to rely less on VSAT technology as LEO competition intensifies.
At the close of 30 Oct 2026, KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI) stock was 7.42 USD (−4.63% on the day), with market capitalisation 134.6 m USD, beta 0.60, 52-week range 5.26–11.69 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 33.7 m USD (+26.7% YoY), net income of 163.0 k USD (−82.5% YoY), diluted EPS 0.01 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 59.6
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 5.65 – 7.79
- in the upper half of the band · %B 0.83 · band width 31.9%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 7.04 / 8.10
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.11 / -0.07
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +5.5% | −0.9% | +6.5 pp | — |
| 3 months | −19.9% | +1.2% | −21.1 pp | — |
| 6 months | −19.7% | +4.8% | −24.5 pp | — |
| Year to date | +6.5% | +10.7% | −4.3 pp | — |
| 1 year | +26.0% | +11.1% | +14.9 pp | −44.4% |
| 3 years | +58.5% | +80.7% | −22.2 pp | −9.0% |
| 5 years | −27.7% | +64.6% | −92.3 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 29.0 m | 26.9 m | 25.4 m | 26.6 m | 28.5 m | 30.5 m | 32.3 m | 33.7 m |
| Research & development | 1.4 m | 1.7 m | 1.2 m | 916.0 k | 969.0 k | 385.0 k | 726.0 k | 805.0 k |
| Operating income | -2.0 m | -3.2 m | -2.2 m | -370.0 k | -7.6 m | -927.0 k | -118.0 k | -76.0 k |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 3.3 m ≈ | 3.0 m | 2.9 m | 2.6 m ≈ | 2.6 m ≈ | 2.6 m | 2.4 m | 2.3 m ≈ |
| Interest expense | 2.0 k | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.0 k | 0 |
| Pre-tax income | -1.1 m | -4.0 m | -1.7 m | 1.0 m | -6.9 m | 54.0 k | 713.0 k | 366.0 k |
| Income tax | 51.0 k | 295.0 k | 25.0 k | 105.0 k | 16.0 k | -277.0 k | 125.0 k | 203.0 k |
| Net income | -1.2 m | -4.3 m | -1.7 m | 930.0 k | -6.9 m | 331.0 k | 588.0 k | 163.0 k |
| Diluted EPS | -0.06 | -0.22 ≈ | -0.09 | 0.05 | -0.36 | 0.02 ≈ | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Operating cash flow | 1.9 m ≈ | 403.0 k | -1.3 m | 5.1 m ≈ | 9.9 m ≈ | 3.4 m | -8.3 m | 1.9 m ≈ |
| Capex | 1.5 m ≈ | 847.0 k | 1.1 m | 2.3 m ≈ | 1.5 m ≈ | 5.0 m | 2.6 m | 1.2 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 0 ≈ | 0 | 163.0 k | 1.1 m ≈ | 116.0 k ≈ | 371.0 k | 206.0 k | 2.3 m ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 153.0 m | 157.9 m | 158.7 m | 133.9 m | 138.8 m | 132.4 m | 113.8 m | 111.0 m |
| Revenue YoY | −4.4% | +3.2% | +0.5% | −15.6% | +3.6% | −4.6% | −14.0% | −2.5% |
| Net income | -8.2 m | 33.3 m | -21.9 m | -9.8 m | 24.0 m | -15.4 m | -11.0 m | -7.4 m |
| Net income YoY | unavailable | unavailable | −166.0% | unavailable | unavailable | −164.2% | unavailable | unavailable |
| Diluted EPS | -0.48 | unavailable | -1.24 | -0.54 | 1.29 | -0.81 | -0.57 | -0.38 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | −162.8% | unavailable | unavailable |
| net % | -5.4% | 21.1% | -13.8% | -7.3% | 17.3% | -11.6% | -9.7% | -6.7% |
| Free cash flow | -10.7 m | -26.7 m | -17.1 m | -15.8 m | -5.5 m | -8.1 m | -20.6 m | 9.8 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 69.9 m USD
- Financial debt
- unavailable USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- 131.0 m USD
- Total assets
- 151.5 m USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- 7.07x
- ROE
- -5.5%
- ROA
- -4.8%
- FCF margin
- 8.8%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 158.7 m | 133.9 m | 138.8 m | 132.4 m | 113.8 m | 111.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Research & development | 15.8 m | 11.1 m | 10.4 m | 9.4 m | 8.4 m | 3.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Operating income | -22.9 m | -19.6 m | -5.7 m | -17.3 m | -11.9 m | -11.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 11.7 m | 14.6 m | 14.0 m | 13.4 m | 13.3 m | 10.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| EBITDA | -11.3 m ≈ | -5.0 m ≈ | 8.3 m ≈ | -3.9 m ≈ | 1.4 m ≈ | -475.0 k ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026derived |
| Interest expense | 18.0 k | 56.0 k | 3.0 k | 1.0 k | 2.0 k | 0 | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -21.8 m | -11.7 m | -3.4 m | -15.1 m | -10.6 m | -7.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Income tax | 174.0 k | -108.0 k | 546.0 k | 318.0 k | 421.0 k | -131.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Net income | -21.9 m | -9.8 m | 24.0 m | -15.4 m | -11.0 m | -7.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -1.24 | -0.54 | 1.29 | -0.81 | -0.57 | -0.38 | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 17.7 m | 18.2 m | 19.1 m | 19.1 m | 19.4 m | 19.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 12.6 m | 11.4 m | 21.1 m | 11.3 m | 50.6 m | 69.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Receivables | 33.7 m | 27.8 m | 27.4 m | 25.7 m | 21.6 m | 25.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Inventories | 24.7 m | 15.8 m | 22.7 m | 19.0 m | 23.0 m | 14.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Current assets | 101.1 m | 87.8 m | 130.0 m | 118.8 m | 122.6 m | 117.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 56.3 m | 52.9 m | 53.1 m | 47.7 m | 27.0 m | 22.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 6.6 m | 6.6 m | 5.3 m | 0 | 0 | 732.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 2.3 m | 1.3 m | 404.0 k | 1.2 m | 828.0 k | 3.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Total assets | 183.6 m | 168.8 m | 196.3 m | 172.6 m | 155.1 m | 151.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 11.4 m | 9.5 m | 20.4 m | 4.8 m | 4.3 m | 4.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | 5.0 m | 0 | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 11 Mar 2022verified |
| Long-term debt | 1.9 m | 0 | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 11 Mar 2022verified |
| Current liabilities | 40.8 m | 33.9 m | 37.1 m | 25.0 m | 15.9 m | 16.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 51.7 m | 39.8 m | 37.8 m | 25.3 m | 16.5 m | 20.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Equity | 131.9 m † | 130.8 m † | 158.4 m † | 147.4 m † | 138.6 m † | 131.0 m † | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | -3.1 m | 2.9 m | 8.9 m | 2.5 m | -13.2 m | 17.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Capex | 14.1 m | 18.7 m | 14.4 m | 10.6 m | 7.4 m | 7.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | -17.1 m ≈ | -15.8 m ≈ | -5.5 m ≈ | -8.1 m ≈ | -20.6 m ≈ | 9.8 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -9.3 m | -6.7 m | 375.0 k | -14.7 m | 52.4 m | 3.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | 7.1 m | 2.6 m | 708.0 k | 2.3 m | 110.0 k | -1.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 390.0 k | 0 | 0 | 239.0 k | 0 | 1.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 10 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
- valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
30 Oct 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 134.6 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
40% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
unavailable — no valuation method could be computed
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
no valuation method could be computed
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | -4.7% | 72 (vs peers) | 16% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | -7.2% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 21% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | -1,458.7x | 0 (on a fixed band) | 16% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 7.1x | 100 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | -2.5% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 21% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 2.2% | 32 (on a fixed band) | 16% |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet40/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality· partial72/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial32/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 111.0 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -2.5%; net margin -4.7%; ROE -4.4%.
Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.
Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Net margin: -4.7%
- Current ratio: 7.1x
What contradicts it
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: -7.2%
- Interest coverage: -1,458.7x
- FCF yield: -2.5%
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Communications Services, NEC (SIC 4899) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 19 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSATViasat, Inc. | 10.6 bn | — | -0.6% | -0.6% | +2.7% | +93% / +318% |
| GSATGlobalstar, Inc. | 10.4 bn | — | -16.7% | -19.4% | +9.0% | +51% / +289% |
| IRDMIridium Communications Inc. | 4.8 bn | 29.8 | 31.7% | 18.1% | +4.9% | +135% / +21% |
| ECHOEchoStar Corporation | 4.6 bn | — | -33.5% | -38.7% | −5.2% | +29% / +599% |
| CALXCalix, Inc | 2.3 bn | 49.6 | 6.9% | 4.6% | +20.3% | −46% / +11% |
| CCOICogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | 345.2 m | — | -721.5% | -4.7% | −5.8% | −84% / −90% |
| GOGOGogo Inc. | 319.8 m | — | -0.8% | -0.1% | +104.7% | −74% / −78% |
| KVHIKVH Industries, Inc. | 134.6 m | — | -4.4% | -4.7% | −2.5% | +26% / +59% |
| OBAIOur Bond, Inc. | 66.5 m | — | — | -169.7% | +2.4% | unavailable / unavailable |
| IOTRiOThree Limited | 53.0 m | — | -37.4% | -7.9% | +40.4% | −28% / unavailable |
| UCLUcloudlink Group Inc. | 47.2 m | 10.2 | 25.0% | 7.7% | −11.1% | −91% / −83% |
| AEHLAntelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd | 33.5 m | — | -39.2% | -10.7% | +37.0% | −96% / −100% |
| ANGHAnghami Inc. | 31.0 m | — | -270.8% | -81.4% | unavailable | +20% / −61% |
| ELWTElauwit Connection, Inc. | 29.1 m | — | — | -45.3% | +154.5% | unavailable / unavailable |
| FABCFabric.ai, Inc. | 14.4 m | — | — | — | −87.2% | −53% / −92% |
| AKANAkanda Corp. | 2.1 m | — | -1,830.0% | -489.6% | +97.5% | −97% / −100% |
| TSATTelesat Corporation | — | — | -25.0% | -37.2% | −26.8% | +32% / +293% |
| BZFDBuzzFeed, Inc. | — | — | -92.8% | -35.8% | −2.4% | −44% / −29% |
| ASTSAst Spacemobile, Inc. | — | — | -34.8% | -536.7% | +1,511.8% | −49% / +1,138% |
| SPIRSpire Global, Inc. | — | — | -61.7% | -145.2% | −35.2% | −18% / +144% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for KVHI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
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AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
KVH Industries provides satellite and cellular connectivity for ships and mobile vehicles, with airtime revenue growing quickly on the back of Starlink and OneWeb subscribers. Net sales were 111.0 million USD in fiscal 2025, while the company tries to rely less on VSAT technology as LEO competition intensifies.
SWOT
Strengths
- The company has a recognized position in maritime connectivity, a multi-provider hybrid network and a customer base with recurring subscriptions.
- The integrated offer of services, software and hardware enables connectivity packages that smaller competitors would find hard to replicate.
- Rapid growth of LEO revenue in 2026 shows the subscriber base can expand.
Weaknesses
- The company has recorded losses over the last six years, and sustained profitability is not assured.
- Dependence on a small number of satellite providers limits control over prices and costs.
- Minimum purchase commitments for VSAT and Starlink airtime can create excess costs if sales decline.
Opportunities
- Growth in Starlink and OneWeb subscribers and multi-network bundles could bring additional recurring revenue.
- Acquiring customer contracts and expanding into commercial and government markets could support growth.
- If the third-party hardware market stabilizes, the company could sell compatible products without manufacturing costs.
Threats
- LEO providers could extend their services directly to customers and reduce the role of resellers.
- Continued decline of VSAT and pressure on prices could reduce margins and revenue.
- There is a risk of further inventory write-downs if hardware demand falls more than expected.
Risks
- Losses and uncertain profitabilityhigh
The company has reported losses in recent years and cannot guarantee when or whether it will reach sustained profitability.
- Dependence on satellite providershigh
Services are bought from a few providers, which may change prices or resale terms.
- Minimum purchase commitmentsmedium
Airtime contracts impose minimum annual spending through 2027, which could lead to extra costs if sales fall.
- Wind-down of manufacturing and transitionmedium
Moving from own production to third-party hardware could mean loss of know-how and lower margins, and the relocation could disrupt operations.
- Inventory write-downsmedium
Lower demand for certain terminals could lead to further inventory write-downs if the trend continues.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If LEO subscriber growth persists, recurring airtime revenue could keep rising and support a return to profitability.
- The hybrid multi-network offer and the OpenNet program may retain customers who do not want to depend on a single provider.
- Acquisitions of customer contracts and the removal of manufacturing costs could improve margins over the medium term.
What would break the thesis
- If LEO resale margins stay thin, revenue growth will not necessarily translate into profit.
- Minimum airtime purchase commitments could create extra costs if sales do not follow forecasts.
- LEO providers could reduce their reliance on resellers and limit KVH's role in the value chain.
What to watch
- Gross margin trend of LEO and VSAT servicesQ3 2026
- Completion of the manufacturing wind-down and relocation to Bristol2026
- Remaining Starlink payment and any excess airtime costsQ1 2027
- Trend in Starlink and OneWeb subscribers and product salesnext 10-K
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
KVH presents itself as a global provider of connectivity solutions for primarily maritime commercial and leisure customers, offering internet and VoIP access via satellite and 5G/LTE networks, along with commercial content for crews 1. Its model relies on reselling airtime bought from providers such as SpaceX Starlink, SES and Eutelsat OneWeb, delivered through the KVH ONE hybrid network 1. The company is winding down hardware manufacturing and shifting to compatible third-party products 1.
The revenue mix shows a clear shift: services make up the vast majority of sales, while product sales have declined and subscription bundles with included hardware (AgilePlans) have reduced direct equipment sales 1. In the first half of 2026 revenue grew 27% year on year to 66.0 million USD 23.
The company has reported net losses in recent years, and sustained profitability remains uncertain 1. The end of manufacturing, the move to Bristol, Rhode Island, and minimum airtime purchase commitments define the current period 12.
Segments
Connectivity services (airtime)
This is the main engine of the company, with LEO and HTS services accounting for 82% of net sales in 2025 1. In Q2 2026, LEO services exceeded 55% of airtime sales, up from less than 32% a year earlier, as VSAT declines 3.
Market context
The maritime connectivity market is increasingly dominated by LEO satellites, and customers are moving from geosynchronous VSAT services to cheaper solutions 1. KVH says demand for mobile internet and voice at sea remains significant, but value is shifting toward LEO resellers 1.
Demand for leisure products is seasonal, and services are suspended in winter months when boats are taken out of use 1. The commercial and government markets are growing, but competition from LEO providers is intensifying 2.
Trends
- Shift to LEOmixed
Customers are rapidly moving from VSAT to LEO services such as Starlink and OneWeb, which are cheaper, lifting KVH airtime sales from LEO but compressing margins 13. If the transition continues, VSAT revenue could fall further 1.
- Growth in LEO subscriberstailwind
Rising numbers of Starlink and OneWeb subscribers pushed airtime sales higher in 2026, and the company presents this as the growth engine 23.
- Price pressure and competitionheadwind
LEO competition and lower terminal prices have led to inventory write-downs and pressure on margins 1.
- Hybrid multi-network connectivitytailwind
KVH's offering combines several networks (satellite, cellular, Wi-Fi) and integrated bundles, which could support customer retention if the market accepts this approach 23.
Competitive position
The main pressure comes from LEO providers that extend their offer directly to maritime customers, such as Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb, which are also the providers KVH depends on 1. Alongside them, low-cost alternatives to VSAT and streaming solutions have reduced sales of TracVision products 3.
KVH seeks to differentiate through the KVH ONE hybrid network, the OpenNet program for third-party antennas and bandwidth management services 1. However, the company acknowledges it could lose its differentiation as a manufacturer if hardware sales keep falling 1.
- SpaceX Starlink
LEO provider that is also a source of airtime for KVH; competes directly with KVH services for maritime customers.
- Eutelsat OneWeb
Growing LEO constellation used by KVH and a competitor for vessel customers.
- SES
Operator of the HTS network used by KVH for VSAT services, acting both as supplier and as competitor amid the shift to LEO.
- Intellian
Antenna and terminal manufacturer named as supplier of equipment compatible with KVH's OpenNet program.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
No news in our archive over the last 180 days.
SEC filings
- Quarterly report06 Aug 2026
- Current report06 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report12 Jun 2026Shareholder vote
- Quarterly report06 May 2026
- Current report06 May 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Proxy statement28 Apr 2026
- Annual report10 Mar 2026
- Current report10 Mar 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report06 Nov 2025
- Current report06 Nov 2025Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / KVH Industries, Inc. · 10 Mar 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / KVH Industries, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / KVH Industries, Inc. · 06 Aug 2026
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