ViaSat Inc (VSAT)
NASDAQ:VSAT
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ViaSat
(NASDAQ:VSAT)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$59.00
▲(4.33% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/09/26
The score is driven by improving operating/cash-flow trends and a constructive earnings outlook (positive FCF trajectory, record backlog, and deleveraging progress), supported by strong technical momentum. These positives are tempered by ongoing net losses/high leverage in the financial statements and a relatively expensive valuation (P/E ~44.9).
Positive Factors
Improved free cash flow
A sustained swing to positive FCF (~$907M TTM) materially strengthens ViaSat's ability to fund capex, service debt, and pursue strategic investments without relying on equity. If maintained, this improves liquidity, supports deleveraging targets, and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Higher debt and a debt/equity ~1.6x constrain financial flexibility, increase interest and covenant pressure, and raise refinancing sensitivity. Sustained leverage requires persistent FCF outperformance to hit management's sub‑3.0x net leverage target and avoid capital allocation tradeoffs long term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved free cash flow
A sustained swing to positive FCF (~$907M TTM) materially strengthens ViaSat's ability to fund capex, service debt, and pursue strategic investments without relying on equity. If maintained, this improves liquidity, supports deleveraging targets, and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.
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ViaSat (VSAT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$7.64B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.9
Beta (1Y)0.88
Revenue Growth1.23%
EPS Growth-31.80%
CountryUS
Employees7,500
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryCommunication Equipment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding135,831,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,543,155
30 Day Avg. Volume1,643,216
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 Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.95
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.25Price Target Upside-14.68% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.83B
ViaSat Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 serv...
How the Company Makes Money
Viasat makes money primarily by selling connectivity services, satellite capacity, and related networking products and managed solutions to three main customer groups: (1) Consumer and small-business broadband: It generates recurring revenue from ...
ViaSat Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Contracts Awarded By Segment
Tracks new contracts secured in each segment, reflecting business development success and future revenue streams.
Tracks new contracts secured in each segment, reflecting business development success and future revenue streams.
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The FlyViaSat Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 26, 2026
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.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $1.2 billion in Q3 FY26, up ~3% year-over-year, driven by growth in DAT and Communication Services.
Negative Updates
Awards Decline in the Quarter
Total awards were $1.0 billion, down ~10% YoY; Communication Services awards declined ~11% to $671 million, reflecting lumpy contract timing and softer aviation awards in the quarter.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $1.2 billion in Q3 FY26, up ~3% year-over-year, driven by growth in DAT and Communication Services.
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Company Guidance
Viasat guided that fiscal 2026 revenue should be up low single digits with adjusted EBITDA flat for the year, and it expects positive free cash flow in FY‑26, FY‑27 and beyond (excluding non‑recurring Ligado lump‑sum receipts); Q3 results that underpin that outlook included revenue of $1.2B (≈+3%), adjusted EBITDA $387M (33% margin), cash from operations $727M ($307M excl. the Ligado lump sum), CapEx $283M, and free cash flow $444M ($24M excl. the lump sum) with trailing‑12‑month FCF in excess of $200M. Management said FY‑26 CapEx is now expected to be $100M–$200M lower than prior guidance of $1.0B–$1.1B (with that $1.0B–$1.1B roughly split as ~$200M capitalized interest, ~$450M maintenance, ~$200M ViaSat‑3 completion, ~$75M success‑based and ~$150M growth), noted Q3 ViaSat‑3 spend of ~$80M (YTD ~$130M) with just‑over $200M expected for the year and roughly $40M in Q1 FY‑27 remaining, and flagged net debt / TTM adjusted EBITDA of 3.25x (down from ~3.7x a year ago) with a target net leverage below 3.0. Other metrics tied to the outlook: backlog ≈$4B (+~12% / +$430M), awards $1B (‑10%), DAT revenue $332M (+9%) and DAT adjusted EBITDA $68M (+7%), Communication Services adjusted EBITDA $319M (‑3%), expected ~1,100 additional commercial aircraft under existing IFC agreements, NexusWave orders >2,600 (≈65% uninstalled), residential fixed broadband subscribers 143k with ARPU $112, and an estimated government‑shutdown EBITDA headwind of ~$10M in Q3 (with a similar impact expected in Q4); management also noted post‑quarter cash movements from Inmarsat of $175M (total transfers expected $400M–$500M; $350M moved so far).ViaSat Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.62B | 4.52B | 4.28B | 2.56B | 2.42B | 1.92B |
| Gross Profit | 1.47B | 1.49B | 1.38B | 721.40M | 705.90M | 565.19M |
| EBITDA | 1.62B | 1.24B | 363.98M | 397.12M | 403.70M | 294.95M |
| Net Income | -338.96M | -574.96M | -1.07B | 1.08B | -15.53M | 3.69M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 14.91B | 15.45B | 16.33B | 7.73B | 6.39B | 5.35B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.35B | 1.61B | 1.90B | 1.35B | 310.46M | 295.95M |
| Total Debt | 7.22B | 7.52B | 7.64B | 2.78B | 2.85B | 2.20B |
| Total Liabilities | 10.28B | 10.80B | 11.26B | 3.87B | 3.71B | 2.96B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.57B | 4.55B | 5.03B | 3.82B | 2.63B | 2.35B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.32B | -122.00M | -851.19M | -796.46M | -484.67M | -158.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.57B | 908.19M | 688.20M | 367.86M | 505.64M | 727.22M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -897.14M | -758.36M | -1.29B | 768.04M | -1.13B | -885.27M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -874.21M | -442.59M | 1.12B | -66.13M | 643.63M | 149.69M |
ViaSat Technical Analysis
Positive
56.55
Price Trends
47.36
Positive
42.43
Positive
35.04
Positive
Market Momentum
2.48
Negative
63.03
Neutral
80.66
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VSAT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 56.55 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 50.27, above the 50-day MA of 47.36, and above the 200-day MA of 35.04, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.48 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.66 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for VSAT.
ViaSat Risk Analysis
ViaSat disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. ViaSat reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
ViaSat Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | $1.32B | 37.11 | 5.50% | ― | 29.67% | 41.90% | |
64 Neutral | $64.07B | 88.82 | 27.64% | ― | 33.62% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | $7.64B | 44.93 | -7.45% | ― | 1.23% | -31.80% | |
54 Neutral | $36.25B | -54.37 | -30.27% | ― | 641.24% | 41.70% | |
46 Neutral | $37.15B | ― | -177.50% | ― | -44.95% | -430.47% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
ViaSat Secures Major Export Credit Facility Financing
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
On January 21, 2026, ViaSat, Inc. and its UK subsidiary ViaSat Technologies Limited entered into a $188.7 million export credit facility with the U.S. Export-Import Bank, arranged by J.P. Morgan, to finance up to 85% of the construction, launch an...
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