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$8.77 - $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
-0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.31
Shares Outstanding136,568,950
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 Ratio10.34
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)-1.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strengthened Cash GenerationSustained, materially positive operating and free cash flow transforms funding flexibility: it supports heavy, multi-year satellite investments, funds debt paydown, and reduces refinancing risk. Durable free cash generation underpins capacity rollout and long-term capital allocation even if earnings lag.
Material Deleveraging And Balance-sheet RepairSharp reduction in absolute debt and lower leverage improves financial resilience and interest-cost flexibility. A healthier balance sheet increases strategic optionality for ViaSat—reducing liquidity strain during heavy capex phases and enabling disciplined buybacks, M&A, or accelerated deleveraging over the medium term.
Capacity Growth And Record BacklogTripling bandwidth via ViaSat‑3 plus a multi‑billion backlog provides durable revenue runway: it enables re‑monetization of declining fixed segments, supports DAT/aviation/government growth, and raises long‑term service capacity and recurring revenue potential once new satellites reach service.
Bears Say
Elevated, Multi-year Capital SpendingSustained near‑term capex at ~ $1B annually is structural while ViaSat‑3 and DAT scale. Such high investment absorbs free cash flow, increases execution risk and lengthens payback cycles; consistent cash generation and execution are needed to avoid refinancing or slowing deleveraging.
Legacy Segment Declines And Installation DelaysStructural declines in fixed residential subscribers and delayed maritime installs reduce near‑term recurring revenue and compress ARPU until new capacity and installs convert. Protracted legacy erosion raises revenue execution risk and increases reliance on successful ViaSat‑3 monetization.
EBITDA Headwinds And Earnings VolatilityAn identifiable multi‑percentage point EBITDA headwind plus historically volatile net results constrain margin cushion. This reduces flexibility to fund capex and deleveraging simultaneously; persistent EBITDA pressure would slow leverage targets and prolong the recovery to stable profitability.
ViaSat News
VSAT FAQ
What was ViaSat Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
ViaSat Inc lowest stock price was $8.77 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 70 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 -0.33.
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
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
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 42%
Bearish news 42%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
734.59%
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
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
1.75% Insiders
24.74% Mutual Funds
25.30% Other Institutional Investors
10.34% Public Companies and Individual Investors