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VSAT Stock Chart & Stats
$72.46
-$2.57(-3.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$72.46
-$2.57(-3.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.10 - $93.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.79M
Average Volume (3M)1.87M
Market Cap
$9.63B
Enterprise Value$17.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding137,755,810
10 Day Avg. Volume1,503,428
30 Day Avg. Volume1,874,546
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$110.00Price Target Upside51.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Award GrowthStrong awards and backlog growth improve multi-period revenue visibility and support capacity planning. The 19% backlog increase, especially 32% growth in DAT, indicates durable demand across communications and defense programs.
Aviation And Government ExpansionGrowing aircraft installations and a sizable IFC backlog can expand recurring connectivity revenue over multiple years. This complements government SATCOM growth and strengthens Viasat’s position in contracted, mission-critical communications.
Improving Cash GenerationPositive and substantial cash generation provides internal funding for satellite investment, debt reduction, and customer programs. The shift from prior negative free cash flow shows operational improvement, although ongoing volatility warrants monitoring.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure reduces financial flexibility and raises execution risk during satellite deployment or demand weakness. High obligations could constrain investment and retain more cash for servicing debt if operating improvement stalls.
Revenue Contraction And Unfinished Profit RecoveryThe sharp top-line decline shows that recent profitability improvement has not yet translated into durable growth. Near-break-even net results leave limited buffer for execution setbacks, cost inflation, or further customer and segment deterioration.
Residential Broadband ErosionContinued subscriber losses weaken an established connectivity revenue base and can reduce scale benefits across network assets. Reversing this trend may require additional investment or pricing changes, creating a persistent drag on consolidated growth.
ViaSat News
VSAT FAQ
What was ViaSat’s price range in the past 12 months?
ViaSat lowest stock price was $26.10 and its highest was $93.03 in the past 12 months.
What is ViaSat’s market cap?
ViaSat’s market cap is $9.63B.
When is ViaSat’s upcoming earnings report date?
ViaSat’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were ViaSat’s earnings last quarter?
ViaSat released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.317 by -$0.063.
Is ViaSat overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ViaSat’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ViaSat pay dividends?
ViaSat does not currently pay dividends.
What is ViaSat’s EPS estimate?
ViaSat’s EPS estimate is -0.42.
How many shares outstanding does ViaSat have?
ViaSat has 137,755,810 shares outstanding.
What happened to ViaSat’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ViaSat reported an EPS of -$0.38 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.317. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.954%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ViaSat?
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:
$110.00 (51.81% Upside)
$110.00 (51.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VSAT Sentiment 56%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $20.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
143.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.45%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
ViaSat
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives: record awards and backlog growth, meaningful DAT wins (including PTS-G), improved cash generation (free cash flow +19%), debt reduction (net debt/EBITDA improved), and important ViaSat-3 in-orbit milestones that should add significant capacity and long-term revenue potential. Near-term headwinds were acknowledged: slight revenue and adjusted EBITDA declines driven by IP licensing reductions and one-time comparables, subscriber and fixed broadband erosion, maritime installation delays, and a sharp QoQ decline in space & mission systems due to supplier delays. Management maintained fiscal year guidance and emphasized DAT momentum, multi-orbit strategy, and plans to monetize spectrum and Equatys in due course. Overall, positive operational momentum and a constructive outlook outweigh the identifiable near-term segment challenges.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
$110.00
▲(51.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.04% Insiders
24.68% Mutual Funds
30.29% Other Institutional Investors
7.64% Public Companies and Individual Investors