Viasat (VSAT) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of broadband and communications products and services in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$76.38 |
| 52 Week High | US$93.03 |
| 52 Week Low | US$26.10 |
| Beta | 1.7 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.22% |
| 3 Month Change | 19.57% |
| 1 Year Change | 155.97% |
| 3 Year Change | 304.56% |
| 5 Year Change | 39.71% |
| Change since IPO | 1,597.33% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
VSAT: Spectrum And Equatys Partnership Will Drive Future Direct To Device Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Viasat to $103.94, citing fresh Street research that places greater emphasis on the company’s monetizable spectrum and its role in recent contract wins, despite ongoing regulatory friction around key satellite assets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Viasat highlights a mix of optimism on spectrum value and contract execution, alongside concern about regulatory and competitive pressures.Seeking Alpha • Sep 16
Viasat: The Spectrum Economics, Not The Satellite Network, Is The Story
Summary Viasat is leveraging its globally scarce L- and S-band spectrum through a $400 million commitment to the Equatys satellite venture with Space42. Equatys aims to monetize spectrum via a shared infrastructure model, enabling direct-to-device satellite communication and multiple revenue streams for VSAT. Despite strategic potential, the company's current share price already reflects significant optionality from Equatys and spectrum value, limiting near-term upside. I rate VSAT a Hold, as the base-case valuation is close to the current price and further upside requires substantial incremental value realization. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
VSAT: Spectrum And Equatys Partnership Will Drive Future Direct To Device Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Viasat to $103.94, citing fresh Street research that places greater emphasis on the company’s monetizable spectrum and its role in recent contract wins, despite ongoing regulatory friction around key satellite assets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Viasat highlights a mix of optimism on spectrum value and contract execution, alongside concern about regulatory and competitive pressures.Seeking Alpha • Sep 16
Viasat: The Spectrum Economics, Not The Satellite Network, Is The Story
Summary Viasat is leveraging its globally scarce L- and S-band spectrum through a $400 million commitment to the Equatys satellite venture with Space42. Equatys aims to monetize spectrum via a shared infrastructure model, enabling direct-to-device satellite communication and multiple revenue streams for VSAT. Despite strategic potential, the company's current share price already reflects significant optionality from Equatys and spectrum value, limiting near-term upside. I rate VSAT a Hold, as the base-case valuation is close to the current price and further upside requires substantial incremental value realization. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
VSAT: Spectrum Monetization And Contract Execution Risks Will Likely Restrain Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for ViaSat from $49.00 to about $56.69, citing updated views on spectrum value, a refreshed sum-of-the-parts framework, and expectations for the core business and related contract opportunities reflected in higher revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary on ViaSat Recent Street research on ViaSat highlights a wide range of views on the stock, with a clear focus on the value of its spectrum assets and the role of its core business in supporting long term equity value.Narrative Update • Aug 20
VSAT: Spectrum Monetization Will Drive Future D2D And Defense Upside
Analysts have raised their Viasat fair value estimate from $97.04 to $101.44. This reflects a series of higher Street price targets that focus on the value of the company's spectrum assets, progress on the Viasat-3 constellation, and growing defense related opportunities.Analysis Article • Aug 07
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) After Its First-Quarter Results
Viasat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VSAT ) missed earnings with its latest quarterly results, disappointing overly-optimistic...Narrative Update • Aug 05
VSAT: Spectrum And D2D Upside Will Rely On Spectrum Monetization
Analysts have raised their consolidated fair value estimate for Viasat to $97.04 per share from $94.56, reflecting higher Street price targets that emphasize the perceived value of the company's spectrum assets and upcoming Viasat-3 milestones. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Viasat clusters around two main themes.
Narrative Update • Jul 14
VSAT: Global MSS Spectrum And D2D Potential Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their Viasat fair value estimate from $92.64 to $140, citing higher spectrum valuation, emerging D2D potential, and a reappraisal of the core business and satellite pipeline in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Viasat points to a cluster of bullish analysts highlighting spectrum value, satellite milestones, and potential corporate actions as key parts of the story.Narrative Update • Jun 30
VSAT: Spectrum And D2D Upside Will Test Execution Discipline
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Viasat from about $51 to roughly $95, citing higher spectrum valuations, the developing D2D opportunity, and upcoming Viasat-3 milestones as key supports for richer revenue growth, profit margin, and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Viasat centers on how much value investors assign to its spectrum holdings, the developing direct to device, or D2D, opportunity, and execution on the Viasat 3 constellation.Narrative Update • Jun 16
VSAT: Regulatory Delays On New Satellites Will Likely Cap Stock Upside
The analyst price target for Viasat has shifted from $48.00 to $49.00, reflecting analyst views that recent sector-wide target increases, along with the emphasis on the value of Viasat's spectrum assets, defense technology operations, and upcoming Viasat-3 milestones, support a slightly higher fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Viasat highlights a wide range of price targets, with several firms publishing higher numbers that cluster in the US$90 to US$106 range.Narrative Update • Jun 01
VSAT: Satellite Deployment And Regulatory Setbacks Will Likely Undercut Spectrum Optimism
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Viasat has moved higher toward a range of $90 to $106. Analysts have pointed to progress on Viasat 3 satellites, the value of the company’s spectrum assets, and growing attention on its Defense & Advanced Technologies business as key reasons for the reassessment.Narrative Update • May 14
VSAT: MSS Spectrum And Space Platform Positioning Will Surface Future Upside Potential
Analysts raised their Viasat fair value estimate from $58.00 to $92.64, citing recent price target increases, the company's global MSS spectrum position, and new sector coverage initiations as key factors supporting the higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has leaned constructive on Viasat, with several bullish analysts updating views around coverage, valuation and the company’s spectrum assets.Narrative Update • Apr 28
VSAT: Spectrum Hopes Around Amazon Agreement Will Likely Disappoint
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Viasat from about $26.66 to $48.00, citing recent price target increases, the upcoming F3 launch, spectrum value discussions related to the Amazon agreement, and several upgrades that reference a higher forward P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on the mix of upside potential around the upcoming F3 launch, spectrum value linked to the Amazon agreement, and higher assumed forward P/E multiples, alongside execution and valuation risks that could cap returns if things do not go as planned.Narrative Update • Apr 14
VSAT: Sum Of The Parts Optimism Will Pressure Execution And Capital Discipline
Analysts have raised their price target on Viasat from about $41 to roughly $51, citing updated assumptions for fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, revised revenue growth expectations, and a higher profit margin outlook supported by recent research upgrades from several major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive view on Viasat's fair value, with several firms adjusting ratings and targets alongside refreshed assumptions on growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Mar 31
VSAT: Defense Spinout Evaluation Will Surface Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Viasat from $52.00 to $58.00 as they factor in updated sum of the parts valuation work, higher projected profit margins, and potential portfolio moves similar to recent defense spinout activity in the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive view on Viasat as bullish analysts refresh their models around sum of the parts valuation work, higher projected margins, and the potential for portfolio moves that echo broader defense sector activity.Narrative Update • Mar 17
VSAT: Spinout Optimism Around Defense Unit Will Still Likely Disappoint
Analysts have lifted their $ price target on Viasat, citing updated sum-of-the-parts valuation work, a refreshed view on the potential value of its defense and advanced technologies unit, and slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Even with higher price targets and renewed attention on the defense and advanced technologies unit, research commentary on Viasat still highlights a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • Mar 03
VSAT: Spinout Hopes Around Defense Unit Will Likely Disappoint
The latest Street research implies a higher consolidated analyst price target for Viasat, with firms pointing to updated sum of the parts valuation work, a revised $39 target from Morgan Stanley, and potential value from any future spinout of the defense and advanced technologies division, which analysts see as echoing recent plans at L3Harris. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Viasat has centered on how to value the different pieces of the business, with several firms talking about sum of the parts work, potential spinout scenarios, and what that could mean for the equity story.Narrative Update • Feb 16
VSAT: Elevated Multiple Relies On Uncertain Defense Spinout Execution
Narrative Update on Viasat The updated analyst price target for Viasat has risen from about $10.00 to roughly $26.66, with analysts pointing to sum of the parts valuation work, higher assumed revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, as well as potential value from possible spinout scenarios. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted both upside scenarios and areas where expectations may prove difficult for Viasat to meet.Narrative Update • Feb 02
VSAT: Potential Defense Spinout And New Ka Band Capacity Will Drive Upside
Analysts recently lifted their Viasat price target by $39, citing refreshed views on long term growth, profitability and P/E assumptions, and pointing to potential portfolio moves similar to L3Harris's planned spinout as a key part of the story. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been pointing to refreshed views on Viasat's long term growth profile, profitability path and P/E assumptions as they reassess the stock.Narrative Update • Jan 19
VSAT: Potential Defense Spinout And Execution Risks Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts lifted their Viasat fair value estimate from $36.25 to $41.13, citing recent price target increases and growing interest in potential spinout options identified in the latest Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price target as support for a higher fair value range, suggesting that recent research is incorporating potential upside from corporate actions and portfolio changes.Analysis Article • Jan 16
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 28%
Viasat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VSAT ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...Narrative Update • Jan 05
VSAT: Future Multi Orbit Government Contracts Will Support Bullish Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Viasat up from US$50.00 to US$52.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower discount rate, which also leads them to apply a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Viasat announced an expanded global Ka-band satellite communications network for government and military users, integrating its own Ka-band satellites, the Global Xpress fleet and partner satellites to offer interoperable, multi orbit connectivity and roaming with MILSATCOM Ka-band systems (Product related announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 14
VSAT: Future Breakup Optionality And Competitive Pressures Will Shape Share Performance
Analysts have raised their price target on Viasat to $23 from $10, citing a higher potential breakup valuation around $36 per share but warning that intensifying competition and limited satellite growth prospects temper the upside. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the higher price target reflects improved breakup value potential, suggesting that the sum of Viasat's parts could be worth meaningfully more than the current share price in an optimal strategic scenario.Narrative Update • Nov 29
VSAT: Future Breakup Uncertainty And Competition Will Define Market Direction
Analysts have raised their price target for Viasat from $10 to $23 per share, citing improved valuation metrics. However, they caution that further upside depends on the uncertain prospect of a company breakup and ongoing competitive pressures in the satellite business.Narrative Update • Nov 15
VSAT: Future International Spectrum Deals And Competitive Pressures Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Viasat from $26.14 to $36.25 per share, reflecting improved expectations for the company’s spectrum value, profit outlook, and international growth potential. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Viasat remain mixed, with some seeing notable upside potential while others urge caution regarding future growth and valuation.Analysis Article • Nov 14
US$36.25 - That's What Analysts Think Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) Is Worth After These Results
Viasat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VSAT ) came out with its second-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the business...Narrative Update • Nov 01
VSAT: Increased Competition Will Likely Limit Benefits From Spectrum Holdings
Analysts have raised their price target for ViaSat to $25 from $16, citing stronger-than-expected quarterly results and the company's valuable spectrum holdings as key factors supporting the higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research offers a range of views on ViaSat's outlook, reflecting both optimism and caution among analysts regarding the company's valuation, future growth, and strategic positioning.Analysis Article • Oct 31
There's No Escaping Viasat, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VSAT) Muted Revenues Despite A 33% Share Price Rise
Viasat, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VSAT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 33% gain in the last month alone. This...Narrative Update • Oct 17
Global Demand For Secure Connectivity Will Empower Hybrid Networks
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Viasat to $26.14, citing the company's valuable spectrum holdings and mixed prospects across core business segments as supporting factors for the revision. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Viasat remain divided, reflecting a mixture of optimism around the company's asset portfolio and caution due to competitive and business-specific risks.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Global Demand For Secure Connectivity Will Empower Hybrid Networks
Analysts have raised their price target for Viasat from approximately $24.29 to $26.14 per share. This reflects renewed optimism surrounding the company's valuable spectrum holdings, supported by recent market comparisons and performance updates.Narrative Update • Aug 06
Global Demand For Secure Connectivity Will Empower Hybrid Networks
Viasat's higher consensus price target reflects an increase in forward P/E, indicating improved earnings expectations despite a higher discount rate, resulting in fair value rising from $18.29 to $19.71. What's in the News Viasat will evaluate a potential IPO or spinoff of its defense technology business following pressure from activist investor Carronade Capital Management.Shareholder Returns
| VSAT | US Communications | US Market | |
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| 7D | 6.6% | 2.0% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 156.0% | 52.7% | 11.9% |
Return vs Industry: VSAT exceeded the US Communications industry which returned 52.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VSAT exceeded the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VSAT volatility | |
|---|---|
| VSAT Average Weekly Movement | 12.1% |
| Communications Industry Average Movement | 7.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: VSAT's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: VSAT's weekly volatility (12%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1986 | 7,000 | Mark Dankberg | www.viasat.com |
Viasat, Inc. engages in the provision of broadband and communications products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates in segments, Communication Services; and Defense and Advanced Technologies. It offers satellite-based broadband and narrowband communications solutions; broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol; fixed and mobile broadband and narrowband services; develops and sells satellite, wireless products, and terminals; and design, develop, and produce space system solutions for geostationary, medium, and low earth orbit.
Viasat, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| VSAT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$10.52b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$29.39m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.63b |
2.3x
P/S Ratio-358.0x
P/E RatioIs VSAT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VSAT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$4.63b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.09b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.54b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.57b |
| Earnings | -US$29.39m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.21 |
| Gross Margin | 33.22% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.64% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 133.5% |
How did VSAT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 21:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Viasat, Inc. is covered by 20 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mathieu Robilliard | Barclays |
| Benjamin Heelan | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Crawford | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |