12.60 USD
+1.20
10.53%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
12.65
+0.05
0.40%
1 day
10.53%
5 days
34.04%
1 month
21.04%
3 months
34.33%
6 months
34.90%
Year to date
32.21%
1 year
-8.70%
5 years
-68.71%
10 years
-79.76%
 

About: Viasat Inc provides bandwidth technologies and services in three segments: communication services and defense and advanced technologies. The communication services segment provides a wide range of broadband and narrowband communications solutions across government and commercial mobility markets, as well as for residential and enterprise fixed broadband customers: and the defense and advanced technologies segment develops and offers a diverse array of resilient, vertically integrated solutions to government and commercial customers, leveraging core technical competencies in encryption, cyber security, tactical gateways, modems and waveforms. A large majority of the firm's revenue is generated from communication services segment.

Employees: 7,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

75% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 7 (+3) [Q1 2025]

55% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 104 | Existing positions reduced: 67

50% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 32

32% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.04B [Q4 2024] → $1.37B (+$329M) [Q1 2025]

24% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $24.5M | Put options by funds: $19.7M

6.62% more ownership

Funds ownership: 95.36% [Q4 2024] → 101.98% (+6.62%) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 237 [Q4 2024] → 250 (+13) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$16
27%
upside
Avg. target
$34
170%
upside
High target
$52
313%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
B. Riley Securities
Mike Crawford
313%upside
$52
Buy
Maintained
27 May 2025
Needham
Ryan Koontz
27%upside
$16
Buy
Maintained
22 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 15 articles about VSAT published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
16 hours ago
Viasat: A Compelling Investment Poised For Growth And Deleveraging
Viasat's Ligado Networks settlement secures $568 million in payments, easing near-term debt concerns and improving financial flexibility. Completion of the ViaSat-3 constellation in late 2025 should boost capacity, competitiveness, and support growth in key broadband and in-flight connectivity markets. The government SATCOM segment shows strong momentum, with 16% year-over-year revenue growth and expanding high-margin contracts.
Viasat: A Compelling Investment Poised For Growth And Deleveraging
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Viasat Announces Comprehensive Agreement with Ligado Networks
Viasat expects to receive $568 million from Ligado in fiscal year 2026 Viasat expects to receive $568 million from Ligado in fiscal year 2026
Viasat Announces Comprehensive Agreement with Ligado Networks
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Why Viasat Stock Trounced the Market on Wednesday
A product deployment in a large South American country was the news item providing a healthy lift to Viasat's (VSAT 3.49%) shares on Wednesday. Investors traded up the satellite company's stock by more than 3%, providing a pleasant contrast to the 0.3% decline of the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.27%) that day.
Why Viasat Stock Trounced the Market on Wednesday
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Satélite Norte Trials Viasat Digital Bus Solution in Brazil
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced Satélite Norte has become the first operator to trial its new Digital Bus solution allowing the major transport operator to provide high-quality passenger experiences using satellite and cellular connectivity.
Satélite Norte Trials Viasat Digital Bus Solution in Brazil
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why Viasat Stock Floated Higher Today
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.
Why Viasat Stock Floated Higher Today
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Why Viasat Stock Crumbled by 16% This Week
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.
Why Viasat Stock Crumbled by 16% This Week
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
VSAT, MOL Ink Deal to Upgrade Fleet Connectivity With NexusWave
Viasat is set to boost MOL's maritime connectivity and enhance crew welfare with the NexusWave upgrade.
VSAT, MOL Ink Deal to Upgrade Fleet Connectivity With NexusWave
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Inmarsat Provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Help Accelerate Onboard Digitalisation Strategy
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K.
Inmarsat Provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Help Accelerate Onboard Digitalisation Strategy
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Viasat Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates on Flat Y/Y Revenues
VSAT's top line is affected by weak demand in fixed broadband and communication services.
Viasat Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates on Flat Y/Y Revenues
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Why Viasat Is Losing Altitude Today
Satellite communications company Viasat (VSAT -4.84%) posted an unexpected quarterly loss, though the company's free cash flow was significantly better than expected.
Why Viasat Is Losing Altitude Today
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