KVH Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $6.9 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared to a loss of $1.2 million in the same period last year. The company's net sales decreased by 2% to $28.5 million, down from $29.0 million in the prior year. Service sales, which accounted for 89% of total sales, increased by 4% to $25.4 million, driven by a significant rise in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service sales, particularly from Starlink and OneWeb. However, product sales fell sharply by 33% to $3.1 million, primarily due to reduced demand and competitive pricing pressures.

In the nine months ending September 30, 2025, KVH's net sales totaled $80.5 million, a decline of 7% from $86.9 million in the same period of 2024. Service sales decreased by 5% to $70.1 million, largely due to a $7.2 million drop in airtime service sales related to a downgrade of a U.S. Coast Guard contract. Product sales also fell by 19% to $10.4 million, attributed to declines in Starlink and TracVision product sales, which were impacted by competitive pricing and market dynamics.

The company has been undergoing significant operational changes, including a staged wind-down of its manufacturing operations in Middletown, Rhode Island, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. This decision was made in response to declining demand for hardware products amid increasing competition. As part of this restructuring, KVH reduced its workforce by approximately 20%, resulting in severance charges of about $3.9 million. The company also recorded a $5.5 million inventory write-down due to reduced demand for certain hardware products.

KVH's cash and cash equivalents increased to $72.8 million as of September 30, 2025, up from $50.6 million at the end of 2024. The company generated $13.7 million in cash from operations during the first nine months of 2025, a significant turnaround from the $13.6 million used in operations during the same period in 2024. Looking ahead, KVH anticipates purchasing a substantial block of Starlink Global Priority data in the fourth quarter of 2025, which may impact its liquidity and capital resources. The company remains focused on transitioning to third-party hardware products compatible with its mobile satellite communications services while continuing to expand its service offerings in the competitive satellite communications market.

About KVH INDUSTRIES INC \DE\

KVH Industries provides global satellite communication, connectivity, and entertainment solutions primarily for maritime, military, and leisure markets. Its offerings include high-speed Internet, VoIP, satellite TV, and value-added network services via satellite and cellular networks. The company designs integrated hardware and software, manages a hybrid multi-orbit satellite network, and supports customer transition to third-party hardware, emphasizing innovative, reliable, and flexible connectivity solutions.

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