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Viasat (VSAT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$6.93 +0.10 (+1.46%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

About Viasat Stock (NASDAQ:VSAT)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$6.69
$7.09
50-Day Range
$6.83
$15.02
52-Week Range
$6.69
$29.11
Volume
2.36 million shs
Average Volume
2.67 million shs
Market Capitalization
$889.74 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$18.33
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

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 and private business jets; satellite-based connectivity 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; and space systems design and satellite networking development systems. The company's Government Systems segment offers government mobile broadband products and services include mobile broadband modems, and terminals and network access control systems; mesh and hub-and-spoke satellite networking systems; secure networking, cybersecurity, and information assurance products; and tactical data link solutions. It designs and development of satellite and ground communications systems and network function virtualization, as well as ground-based network subsystems, 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.

Viasat Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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75th Percentile Overall Score

VSAT MarketRank™: 

Viasat scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 242nd out of 648 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Viasat has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Viasat has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Viasat's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Viasat are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($2.38) to ($2.10) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Viasat is -2.22, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Viasat is -2.22, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Viasat has a P/B Ratio of 0.18. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Viasat's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    14.81% of the outstanding shares of Viasat have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Viasat has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.1.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Viasat has recently increased by 19.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Viasat does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Viasat does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    14.81% of the outstanding shares of Viasat have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Viasat has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.1.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Viasat has recently increased by 19.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Viasat has a news sentiment score of 0.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Viasat this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    9 people have searched for VSAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 125% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 8 people have added Viasat to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Viasat insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 3.20% of the stock of Viasat is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    86.05% of the stock of Viasat is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Viasat's insider trading history.
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VSAT Stock News Headlines

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VSAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Viasat's stock was trading at $27.95 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VSAT stock has decreased by 75.2% and is now trading at $6.93.
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Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported ($1.07) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.54) by $0.53. Viasat's revenue was down 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

Viasat subsidiaries include Connect Topco Limited, Euro Broadband Infrastructure, Euro Infrastructure Co, RigNet, Horsebridge Defence & Security Ltd., Arconics, Engreen Inc., and others.

Top institutional investors of Viasat include Baupost Group LLC MA (9.52%), Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (6.69%), Warburg Pincus LLC (6.54%) and State Street Corp (3.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Cpp Investment Board Private H, James Michael Dodd, Craig Andrew Miller, Keven K Lippert and Richard A Baldridge.
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Shares of VSAT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Viasat investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY), Humana (HUM) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/06/2024
Today
11/21/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/04/2025
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VSAT
CUSIP
92552V10
Employees
7,500
Year Founded
1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$18.33
High Stock Price Target
$26.00
Low Stock Price Target
$9.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+164.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-1,068,900,000.00
Pretax Margin
-8.83%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.28 billion
Cash Flow
$0.75 per share
Book Value
$39.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
124,285,000
Market Cap
$889.74 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.37

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This page (NASDAQ:VSAT) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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