ViaSat Inc (VSAT)
NASDAQ:VSAT
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VSAT Stock Chart & Stats
$62.85
-$0.36(-3.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.85
-$0.36(-3.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.95 - $89.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume854.51K
Average Volume (3M)2.80M
Market Cap
$8.19B
Enterprise Value$14.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.31
Shares Outstanding136,568,950
10 Day Avg. Volume3,278,736
30 Day Avg. Volume2,804,544
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.94
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio10.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$95.29Price Target Upside51.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained, materially improved operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for debt paydown, satellite deployments and capex without full reliance on external financing. This strengthens liquidity, reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
Margin Recovery And Positive EBITA structural expansion in gross and EBITDA margins indicates improved unit economics and pricing/mix benefits. Higher operating profitability provides more resilience to cyclical headwinds, enabling investment in growth segments while improving the pathway to sustained net profitability.
Backlog, DAT Strength & ViaSat-3 MilestonesA larger backlog and DAT segment outperformance plus imminent ViaSat-3 capacity materially enhance future revenue potential and competitive positioning. New bandwidth and secured contracts underpin recurring service growth and provide structural revenue upside as deployments enter service.
Bears Say
Declining Fixed Residential BaseA shrinking residential subscriber base is a structural headwind to recurring service revenue and ARPU-driven margins. Until new satellite capacity and product repositioning restore growth, this legacy decline reduces revenue visibility and forces reliance on DAT, government and mobility segments for durable growth.
High And Rising Capital ExpenditureSustained near‑billion‑dollar capex needs for satellites and network expansions concentrate execution and funding risk. High capex limits free cash flow flexibility in the medium term, forces prioritization between growth and deleveraging, and raises sensitivity to timing of ViaSat‑3 revenue ramp.
Earnings Volatility And Elevated LeveragePersistent slight net losses and historical swings in earnings reduce confidence in profitability durability. Although leverage has fallen, net leverage near 3.1x keeps the balance sheet exposed to any cash‑flow setbacks, increasing refinancing and operational risk until sustained profitability is achieved.
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VSAT FAQ
What was ViaSat Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
ViaSat Inc lowest stock price was $13.95 and its highest was $89.78 in the past 12 months.
What is ViaSat Inc’s market cap?
ViaSat Inc’s market cap is $8.19B.
When is ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were ViaSat Inc’s earnings last quarter?
ViaSat Inc released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.303 by $0.713.
Is ViaSat Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ViaSat Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ViaSat Inc pay dividends?
ViaSat Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is ViaSat Inc’s EPS estimate?
ViaSat Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.32.
How many shares outstanding does ViaSat Inc have?
ViaSat Inc has 136,568,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to ViaSat Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ViaSat Inc reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.303. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.002%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ViaSat Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VSAT
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ViaSat Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$95.29 (51.61% Upside)
$95.29 (51.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VSAT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 136.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
379.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
ViaSat Inc
Viasat, Inc. is a global innovator in broadband and communications technology, delivering its products and services worldwide. The company's operations are divided into two main segments. Its Satellite Services division provides satellite-based internet access and voice-over-IP for homes and businesses, offers in-flight entertainment systems and aviation software to airlines, and delivers community internet services. It also supplies mobile broadband solutions for marine vessels such as offshore energy ships, cruise liners, ferries, and private yachts, along with specialized energy services featuring ultra-secure IP connectivity, optimized applications, IoT data integration, and advanced machine learning analytics. The Commercial Networks segment focuses on developing and supplying both fixed and mobile broadband satellite communication systems, including their core infrastructure and ground terminals. This division also produces a range of antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite uses, encompassing earth imaging, remote sensing, and multi-band satellite communications. Additionally, it offers design and engineering services for satellites and ground systems, manufactures application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) chips, supports network function virtualization, and provides expertise in space system design and development for various satellite platforms, including GEO, MEO, and LEO. Viasat was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
VSAT Company Deck
VSAT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a cautiously positive outlook: strong strategic milestones (ViaSat-3 deployments), record awards/backlog, robust cash generation and material deleveraging were emphasized as major accomplishments. These positives are balanced by meaningful near-term operational challenges—notably steep declines in fixed residential broadband, maritime installation lags, elevated CapEx, and modest pressure on adjusted EBITDA. Management expects mid-single-digit revenue growth and meaningful DAT mid-teens growth in FY27 while guiding to continued heavy investment and a backloaded EBITDA profile. Overall, achievements (cash, backlog, satellite milestones, DAT wins) materially outweigh the current headwinds, but the company faces execution and timing risks in legacy segments until new capacity enters service.View all VSAT earnings summariesVSAT Revenue Breakdown
47.37% Satellite Services
28.67% Government Systems
23.97% Commercial Networks
VSAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$95.29
▲(51.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.26% Insiders
24.74% Mutual Funds
25.16% Other Institutional Investors
11.79% Public Companies and Individual Investors