Haivision Systems Inc.

TSX:HAI Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$169.3m

Haivision Systems Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Haivision Systems has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 44%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 5.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.5% per year. Haivision Systems's return on equity is 1.1%, and it has net margins of 0.7%.

Key information

44.02%

Earnings growth rate

49.98%

EPS growth rate

Communications Industry Growth18.75%
Revenue growth rate8.47%
Return on equity1.07%
Net Margin0.70%
Next Earnings Update10 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 12

HAI: Share Buybacks And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their target for Haivision Systems to about CA$10.94 from CA$11.56, reflecting updated views on revenue growth potential, profit margins, and P/E assumptions following recent Street research, including the latest cut from Canaccord. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the revised CA$10.94 target as still leaving some room for upside if the company can deliver on revenue execution assumptions embedded in recent models.
Narrative Update Apr 27

HAI: Buybacks And Modest Discount Rate Shift Will Support 2026 Confidence

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Haivision Systems by CA$2.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and valuation multiples, while keeping fair value broadly in line with prior estimates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised price target as largely housekeeping, reflecting updated discount rate and multiple assumptions rather than a fundamental shift in the long term outlook.
Narrative Update Apr 11

HAI: Upgrade And Buybacks Will Support Confidence In 2026 Earnings Delivery

Analysts have updated their outlook on Haivision Systems, with the consensus price target now aligned with a fair value estimate of CA$11.56. Recent research points to refined assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E rather than a major shift in the underlying story.
Narrative Update Mar 28

HAI: Upgrade And Buybacks Will Support Confidence In 2026 Earnings Delivery

Analysts have lifted their price target on Haivision Systems from CA$10.69 to CA$11.56, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples reflected in recent research such as the upgrade from Canaccord. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher CA$11.56 target as better aligned with updated assumptions on discount rates, suggesting the risk profile used in their models is now more closely matched to current conditions.
Narrative Update Mar 13

HAI: Upgrade And Buybacks Will Frame Balanced Expectations For 2026 Earnings

Analysts have adjusted their CA$ price target for Haivision Systems to reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. The recent Canaccord upgrade highlights renewed confidence in the company’s outlook.
Narrative Update Feb 27

HAI: Upgrade And Buybacks Will Support Confidence In 2026 Earnings Execution

Analysts have raised their price target on Haivision Systems by CA$0.50 to CA$10.69, citing updated assumptions around fair value and price-to-earnings expectations following recent research commentary and an upgrade at Canaccord. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Haivision Systems focuses on how updated assumptions feed into the refreshed fair value range and P/E expectations implied by the new CA$10.69 price target.
New Narrative Feb 23

Long-Term Defense And Secure Video Demand Will Transform This Undervalued ISR And Control Room Leader

Catalysts About Haivision Systems Haivision Systems provides secure, low latency video networking, encoding and contribution solutions for mission critical, broadcast and enterprise customers worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update Feb 13

HAI: Upgrade And Buybacks Will Test Confidence In 2026 Guidance Execution

Analysts have lifted their price target on Haivision Systems from CA$8.13 to CA$10.19, pointing to adjustments in fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent research updates such as the Canaccord upgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the higher fair value estimate to a view that the revised assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins better reflect the company’s current positioning and recent research updates.
New Narrative Feb 08

Mission-Focused Markets And Recurring Revenue Will Support A Steady Long-Term Outlook

Catalysts About Haivision Systems Haivision Systems provides secure, low latency video encoding, contribution and control room solutions to defense, government, enterprise and live broadcast customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update Jan 30

HAI: Fair Value View Will Rely On 2026 Guidance Execution

Analysts have lifted their price target on Haivision Systems from $7.63 to $8.13, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions reflected in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as better aligned with their refreshed view of fair value, given updated assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins.
Analysis Article Jan 16

Investors Appear Satisfied With Haivision Systems Inc.'s (TSE:HAI) Prospects

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.1x in the Communications industry in Canada, you could be...
Narrative Update Jan 16

HAI: Higher P/E Outlook Will Support Re Rated Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Haivision Systems to $7.63 from $6.09, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple following recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the higher price target to $7.63 reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth and profitability that they see as better aligned with recent research on the business.
Narrative Update Sep 13

Transition To Manufacturing And Defense Tech Investments Will Drive Future Opportunities

Haivision Systems' consensus analyst price target was notably raised, driven by a near doubling of its future P/E multiple despite a substantial decline in net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value of CA$6.09. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Haivision Systems The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from CA$4.96 to CA$6.09.
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New Narrative Mar 10

$826 Million US Navy Contract Will Showcase Role In High-Margin, Mission-Critical Projects

Transition to a manufacturer model and international scaling will improve margins and drive growth.
Analysis Article Jan 28

Haivision Systems' (TSE:HAI) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye

Despite posting healthy earnings, Haivision Systems Inc.'s ( TSE:HAI ) stock has been quite weak. We have done some...
Analysis Article Jan 17

Haivision Systems Inc.'s (TSE:HAI) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

It's not a stretch to say that Haivision Systems Inc.'s ( TSE:HAI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x right now...
Analysis Article Aug 29

Optimistic Investors Push Haivision Systems Inc. (TSE:HAI) Shares Up 26% But Growth Is Lacking

Haivision Systems Inc. ( TSE:HAI ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article Aug 20

Is Haivision Systems (TSE:HAI) Using Too Much Debt?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Mar 22

Haivision Systems' (TSE:HAI) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Haivision Systems Inc.'s ( TSE:HAI ) strong earnings didn't offer any...
Analysis Article Mar 22

Haivision Systems' (TSE:HAI) Robust Earnings Are Not All Good News For Shareholders

After announcing healthy earnings, Haivision Systems Inc.'s ( TSE:HAI ) stock rose over the last week. While the...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Haivision Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:HAI Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Jan 2614517131
31 Oct 2513806930
31 Jul 25128-16629
30 Apr 25123-16428
31 Jan 2512326128
31 Oct 2413056228
31 Jul 2413556327
30 Apr 2413946528
31 Jan 2414016728
31 Oct 23140-16729
31 Jul 23142-56630
30 Apr 23137-86531
31 Jan 23131-76231
31 Oct 22126-65929
31 Jul 22115-55728
30 Apr 2210614923
31 Jan 229834620
31 Oct 2193-94219
31 Jul 2188-73917
30 Apr 2187-73918
31 Jan 2187-63719
31 Oct 208363619
31 Jul 208163319
31 Oct 197443218
31 Oct 186733413
01 Nov 175522911

Quality Earnings: HAI has a large one-off loss of CA$1.5M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st January, 2026.

Growing Profit Margin: HAI's current net profit margins (0.7%) are lower than last year (1.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: HAI has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 44% per year.

Accelerating Growth: HAI's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: HAI had negative earnings growth (-56.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Communications industry average (11%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: HAI's Return on Equity (1.1%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/18 18:13
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

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Analyst Sources

Haivision Systems Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nick CorcoranAcumen Capital Finance Partners Limited
Jesse PytlakATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities)
Donangelo VolpeBeacon Securities Limited