Viasat, Inc. (VSAT)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VSAT
  • Rev/Share 35.0523
  • Book/Share 35.3427
  • PB 0.8605
  • Debt/Equity 1.5383
  • CurrentRatio 2.1146
  • ROIC -0.008

 

  • MktCap 4048029450.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.9369
  • PFCF -33.1819
  • PE -6.5596
  • Debt/Assets 0.4712
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.1273

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade VSAT Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- -- Aug. 7, 2025
Upgrade VSAT William Blair Market Perform Outperform -- -- Aug. 4, 2025
Upgrade VSAT Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $15 March 24, 2025
Initiation VSAT Cantor Fitzgerald -- Neutral -- $12 Jan. 24, 2025
Reiterated VSAT Needham -- Buy $28 $19 Oct. 15, 2024
Downgrade VSAT JP Morgan Overweight Neutral $29 $15 Sept. 17, 2024

News

Why Fast-paced Mover ViaSat (VSAT) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
VSAT
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ViaSat (VSAT) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

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ViaSat (VSAT) Is Up 3.06% in One Week: What You Should Know
VSAT
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does ViaSat (VSAT) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Viasat: New Satellites In 2026 Could Push The Stock Price Up
VSAT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I project continued EBITDA growth for VSAT, albeit at a slower pace than the past decade, reflecting sector headwinds and analyst expectations. Despite high debt, my conservative DCF model and peer comparisons suggest VSAT is undervalued relative to its sector, with upside potential. Valuation scenarios using 8x and 11x EV/EBITDA multiples yield target prices of $37 and $63 per share, both above current market levels.

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Why ViaSat (VSAT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
VSAT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Investors Undervaluing Viasat (VSAT) Right Now?
VSAT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Viasat Unveils HaloNet Portfolio for Near-Earth Communications
VSAT
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

VSAT launches HaloNet, a modular multi-orbit network uniting space and ground systems for secure, real-time mission connectivity.

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ViaSat (VSAT) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
VSAT
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Fast-paced Momentum Stock ViaSat (VSAT) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
VSAT
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ViaSat (VSAT) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

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Viasat: Why a Wall of Cash Has Shorts Running for Cover
VSAT
Published: August 08, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

For months, satellite communications company Viasat NASDAQ: VSAT was a classic battleground stock, attracting a significant number of investors betting against it. A long-standing narrative focused on the company's heavy debt load and the rising threat of competition.

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Viasat Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
VSAT
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Despite a larger net loss, VSAT beats first-quarter revenue estimates on strength in Defense and Advanced Technologies growth.

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Carronade Shares Perspectives on Viasat
VSAT
Published: July 31, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Carronade Supports Spin-Off or IPO of the Defense and Advanced Technologies Business Potential 215% to 520% Upside in the Stock if Company Completes a Separation Defense and Advanced Technologies is Worth $50/share Alone DARIEN, Conn., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carronade Capital Management, LP on behalf of its managed entities (“Carronade Capital”, “our” or “we”), have beneficial ownership of approximately 2.6% of the outstanding shares of Viasat, Inc., (NASDAQ: VSAT) (“Viasat” or the “Company”) today issued the following open letter outlining its perspective on Viasat's ongoing strategic review and offering a clear and effective way to unlock the substantial, …

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Activist Carronade pushes Viasat breakup, says valuation could jump 500%, FT reports
VSAT
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Activist investor Carronade Capital Management is urging Viasat to split its broadband and defense units, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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UK Moonlight Team Expands: Viasat Selects Space Experts to Join European Space Agency Moon Mission Program
VSAT
Published: July 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Viasat is working with Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) and MDA Space UK to develop proposals for a satellite ‘data highway' around the moon by 2030 Viasat is working with Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) and MDA Space UK to develop proposals for a satellite ‘data highway' around the moon by 2030

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Viasat Boosts Business Jet Connectivity on Hawaii Flight Routes
VSAT
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VSAT completes successful in-flight tests of JetXP broadband with its GAT-5510 terminal linked to ViaSat-3 satellite.

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Why Is ViaSat (VSAT) Up 33% Since Last Earnings Report?
VSAT
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ViaSat (VSAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Why Viasat Stock Floated Higher Today
VSAT
Published: June 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Satellite stocks were in vogue in late trading on Thursday, thanks to a rapidly escalating spat between two of the most high-profile individuals in the world. A beneficiary of this was Viasat (VSAT 2.59%), which ended up booking a 2.6% gain in its share price on the day.

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Why Viasat Stock Crumbled by 16% This Week
VSAT
Published: May 23, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

Investors aggressively intensified the force of the market's gravity on satellite company Viasat (VSAT -8.88%) over the past few trading sessions. In the wake of a disappointing quarterly earnings report and a subsequent analyst price target cut, the company's shares sank.

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VSAT, MOL Ink Deal to Upgrade Fleet Connectivity With NexusWave
VSAT
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Viasat is set to boost MOL's maritime connectivity and enhance crew welfare with the NexusWave upgrade.

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Inmarsat Provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Help Accelerate Onboard Digitalisation Strategy
VSAT
Published: May 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K.

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Viasat Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates on Flat Y/Y Revenues
VSAT
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

VSAT's top line is affected by weak demand in fixed broadband and communication services.

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Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
VSAT
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 20, 2025 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Lisa Curran - Vice President of Investor Relations Mark Dankberg - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Chase - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Ric Prentiss - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Edison Yu - Deutsche Bank Colin Canfield - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Louie DiPalma - William Blair Operator Please stand by. Your program is about to begin.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About ViaSat (VSAT) Q4 Earnings
VSAT
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for ViaSat (VSAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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ViaSat (VSAT) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
VSAT
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

ViaSat (VSAT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03. This compares to loss of $0.72 per share a year ago.

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Viasat, Blue Origin Partner to Demonstrate Telemetry Relay for NASA
VSAT
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VSAT selects Blue Origin for InRange launch telemetry demonstration with NASA.

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ViaSat (VSAT) to Report Q4 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
VSAT
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ViaSat (VSAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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VSAT's NexusWave to Enhance Maritime Connectivity: Stock to Gain?
VSAT
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CTU is set to trial Viasat's NexusWave to boost maritime connectivity and enhance crew welfare.

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Will VSAT Stock Benefit From the Launch of Viasat Amara Solution?
VSAT
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Viasat launches advanced solution to enhance in-flight connectivity for airlines.

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VSAT Collaborates With Telesat to Expand Multi-Orbit Service
VSAT
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Viasat collaborates with Telesat to drive innovation and expand its portfolio of multi-orbit solutions.

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VSAT to Deploy In-Flight Connectivity for Riyadh Air: Stock to Gain?
VSAT
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Riyadh Air selects VSAT's cutting-edge connectivity solution to deliver a premium passenger experience.

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ViaSat (VSAT) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?
VSAT
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ViaSat (VSAT) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, VSAT crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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About Viasat, Inc. (VSAT)

  • IPO Date 1996-12-03
  • Website https://www.viasat.com
  • Industry Communication Equipment
  • CEO Mark D. Dankberg
  • Employees 7500

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.