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$8.61 - $89.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume854.51K
Average Volume (3M)1.96M
Market Cap
$10.95B
Enterprise Value$13.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.31
Shares Outstanding135,831,400
10 Day Avg. Volume2,919,639
30 Day Avg. Volume1,960,249
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.92
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.33
P/FCF Ratio3.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$95.29Price Target Upside51.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash Generation And FCFSustained, materially stronger operating cash flow and a return to positive free cash flow provide durable funding for operations, capex and deleveraging. This reduces refinancing risk, supports strategic investments (ViaSat‑3, DAT) and enhances the company's ability to self‑fund growth over the next several quarters.
Material Deleveraging And Stronger Balance SheetMeaningful year‑over‑year debt reduction and a lower leverage ratio improve financial flexibility and lower interest burdens. With sizable equity and reduced gross debt, the company is better positioned to absorb execution noise, fund satellite deployments and pursue strategic options while targeting further leverage decline.
ViaSat‑3 Capacity Expansion And Record BacklogSubstantially expanded satellite capacity and a record backlog underpin a structural growth runway: tripled bandwidth enables new service monetization, supports DAT/aviation/maritime offerings, and converts awards into long‑term recurring revenue as satellites enter service and installations scale.
Bears Say
Declining Fixed Residential BroadbandA steep, persistent loss of fixed broadband subscribers and revenue depresses a core recurring revenue stream and ARPU. Until new capacity (ViaSat‑3) is fully operational and installations recover, this structural customer erosion will weigh on aggregate revenue and the sustainability of service margins.
Heavy And Backloaded Capital ExpendituresSustained high capex needs (satellite builds, growth and Inmarsat commitments) constrain free cash flow conversion and delay margin leverage. Backloaded EBITDA guidance means investments outpace near‑term earnings gains, raising execution risk around timing of capacity monetization and FCF recovery.
Leverage And Profitability Volatility Remain RisksAlthough leverage has improved, remaining net debt above target and persistently volatile, slightly negative net income reduce downside protection. If cash conversion or revenue recovery stalls, the company could face renewed financial strain, limiting strategic flexibility and increasing sensitivity to execution setbacks.
ViaSat News
VSAT FAQ
What was ViaSat Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
ViaSat Inc lowest stock price was $8.61 and its highest was $89.78 in the past 12 months.
What is ViaSat Inc’s market cap?
ViaSat Inc’s market cap is $10.95B.
When is ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 72 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 -0.26.
How many shares outstanding does ViaSat Inc have?
ViaSat Inc has 135,831,400 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 36%
Bearish news 36%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
769.68%
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. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers satellite-based fixed broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol services to consumers and businesses; in-flight entertainment and aviation software services to commercial airlines; community internet services; mobile broadband services, including satellite-based internet services to energy offshore vessels, cruise ships, consumer ferries, and yachts; and energy services, which include ultra-secure solutions IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized over-the-top applications, industrial internet-of-things big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed broadband satellite communication systems comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas; design and technology services comprising analysis, design, and development of satellites and ground systems; application specific integrated circuit and monolithic microwave integrated circuit chips; and network function virtualization, as well as space system design and development products and services include architectures for GEO, MEO, LEO satellites, and other satellite platforms. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
VSAT Company Deck
VSAT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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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
1.75% Insiders
24.75% Mutual Funds
25.30% Other Institutional Investors
11.16% Public Companies and Individual Investors