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ViaSat Inc (VSAT)
NASDAQ:VSAT
VSAT Stock Chart & Stats
$46.28
-$0.36(-3.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.28
-$0.36(-3.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.36 - $49.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume854.51K
Average Volume (3M)1.81M
Market Cap
$5.64B
Enterprise Value$10.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.22B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding135,831,400
10 Day Avg. Volume2,179,531
30 Day Avg. Volume1,811,836
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio-11.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.00Price Target Upside3.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Defense Backlog And MarginsDefense and Advanced Technologies segment exhibits strong backlog growth and attractive margins, supporting the case that its performance could drive revaluation or strategic moves that benefit shareholders.
Satellite Capacity ExpansionPlanned Viasat‑3 satellites are expected to materially expand bandwidth capacity, which should relieve service constraints and support growth in aviation connectivity.
Spectrum MonetizationAnalyst highlights the company's global L‑band spectrum and the prospect of a high‑profile direct‑to‑device partner as catalysts that could unlock significant monetization opportunities and increase strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Cash Flow Quality RiskReported free cash flow was bolstered by a one‑time Ligado payment, and underlying cash generation appears limited when excluding that nonrecurring inflow, raising sustainability concerns.
Competitive Pressure From LEO OperatorsIntense competition from Starlink and other low‑Earth‑orbit operators poses a threat to market share in communications services and could pressure pricing and customer growth.
Segment Revenue WeaknessWeakness in maritime and fixed segments has offset gains elsewhere, creating near‑term revenue headwinds that could weigh on overall performance.
ViaSat News
VSAT FAQ
What was ViaSat Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
ViaSat Inc lowest stock price was $7.36 and its highest was $49.68 in the past 12 months.
What is ViaSat Inc’s market cap?
ViaSat Inc’s market cap is $5.64B.
When is ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
ViaSat Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 103 days.
How were ViaSat Inc’s earnings last quarter?
ViaSat Inc released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.465 by $0.645.
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 -0.43.
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 $0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.465. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.378%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
ViaSat Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$48.00 (3.72% Upside)
$48.00 (3.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VSAT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 90%
Bearish news 10%
Bearish news 10%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
306.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.42%
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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of clear operational progress and improving financial health (record backlog, positive free cash flow, improving leverage, ViaSat‑3 progress and strong DAT/maritime traction) alongside notable near‑term headwinds (quarterly awards softness, fixed‑broadband subscriber declines, modest EBITDA pressure from investments and government shutdown impacts, and some timing delays for ViaSat‑3 service entry). Management provided multi‑year strategic initiatives (multi‑orbit, Equatys L‑band, small satellite architecture) and reiterated targets for deleveraging and positive free cash flow, supporting a constructive outlook once new satellites enter 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
$48.00
▲(3.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.36% Insiders
21.72% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
32.08% Public Companies and Individual Investors