15.35 USD
+0.66
4.49%
Updated Jul 30, 3:15 PM EDT
1 day
4.49%
5 days
1.05%
1 month
5.14%
3 months
65.59%
6 months
66.13%
Year to date
61.07%
1 year
-22.36%
5 years
-60.03%
10 years
-75.15%
 

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 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

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

53% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 49 | Existing positions closed: 32

32% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.04B [Q4 2024] → $1.37B (+$330M) [Q1 2025]

24% more call options, than puts

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

6.63% more ownership

Funds ownership: 95.36% [Q4 2024] → 101.99% (+6.63%) [Q1 2025]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 237 [Q4 2024] → 251 (+14) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$16
4%
upside
Avg. target
$28
82%
upside
High target
$52
239%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Deutsche Bank
Edison Yu
4%upside
$16
Buy
Maintained
17 Jun 2025
B. Riley Securities
Mike Crawford
239%upside
$52
Buy
Maintained
27 May 2025
Needham
Ryan Koontz
4%upside
$16
Buy
Maintained
22 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about VSAT published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 hours ago
Viasat Selected to Deliver Next-Generation Encryption for US Government Cloud Data Centers
As a key provider to cloud data centers today, Viasat will develop a next-generation high-assurance, high-speed Ethernet Data Encryptor (EDE) for protecting classified data across government cloud data centers and transport networks As a key provider to cloud data centers today, Viasat will develop a next-generation high-assurance, high-speed Ethernet Data Encryptor (EDE) for protecting classified data across government cloud data centers and transport networks
Viasat Selected to Deliver Next-Generation Encryption for US Government Cloud Data Centers
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
ASTS vs. VSAT: Which Satellite Stock Has the Edge in Mobile Broadband?
ASTS is outpacing VSAT in share gains and long-term growth prospects, despite challenges in valuation and competition.
ASTS vs. VSAT: Which Satellite Stock Has the Edge in Mobile Broadband?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
UK Moonlight Team Expands: Viasat Selects Space Experts to Join European Space Agency Moon Mission Program
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
UK Moonlight Team Expands: Viasat Selects Space Experts to Join European Space Agency Moon Mission Program
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Viasat Boosts Business Jet Connectivity on Hawaii Flight Routes
VSAT completes successful in-flight tests of JetXP broadband with its GAT-5510 terminal linked to ViaSat-3 satellite.
Viasat Boosts Business Jet Connectivity on Hawaii Flight Routes
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Inmarsat NexusWave Exceeds 1,000 Vessel Orders Amid Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that orders for NexusWave have exceeded 1,000-vessels.
Inmarsat NexusWave Exceeds 1,000 Vessel Orders Amid Growing Demand for High-Speed Connectivity
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Is ViaSat (VSAT) Up 33% Since Last Earnings Report?
ViaSat (VSAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is ViaSat (VSAT) Up 33% Since Last Earnings Report?
Negative
Finbold
1 month ago
Sell alert: 2 overbought stocks to avoid trading this week
With market volatility intensifying amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, several stocks are flashing warning signs.
Sell alert: 2 overbought stocks to avoid trading this week
Negative
Reuters
1 month ago
Viasat identified as victim in Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage, Bloomberg News reports
Viasat Inc has been identified as a victim of the Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation during last year's presidential campaign, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
Viasat identified as victim in Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage, Bloomberg News reports
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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
1 month 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
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