NASDAQ:VSAT Viasat (VSAT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $17.08 -0.25 (-1.44%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.99▼$17.7950-Day Range$12.58▼$24.4952-Week Range$11.76▼$29.11Volume1.55 million shsAverage Volume1.61 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.18 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$25.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Viasat alerts: Email Address Viasat MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside47.3% Upside$25.17 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy11.66% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.24Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$55.95 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.34) to ($1.03) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.10 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector169th out of 594 stocksRadio & T.V. Communications Equipment Industry6th out of 20 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingViasat has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageViasat has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Viasat's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.66% of the outstanding shares of Viasat have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverViasat has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viasat has recently decreased by 10.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldViasat does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthViasat does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreViasat has received a 31.90% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Knowledge infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Offshore internet provision", "Communications satellites", and "Wireless access points" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Viasat is -1.26. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentViasat has a news sentiment score of 0.24. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Viasat this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest18 people have searched for VSAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Viasat to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Viasat insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $55,947,696.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of Viasat is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.05% 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. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Viasat are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.34) to ($1.03) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Viasat is -1.95, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Viasat is -1.95, 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 RatioViasat has a P/B Ratio of 0.43. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm Press Fmr CIA Advisor reveals PEACEMAKER superweaponKamala cannot get the “codes” to this superweapon. In Trump’s hands, it will restore America’s global dominance. It could also help Americans struggling under Bidenomics by potentially sending 5 military stocks SOARING. Historically, similar stocks have shot up 16,270% in just 18 months.Full details are in this announcement. About Viasat Stock (NASDAQ:VSAT)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.Read More VSAT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VSAT Stock News HeadlinesAugust 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comViasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) Insider Cpp Investment Board Private H Sells 2,811,442 SharesSeptember 6 at 8:12 PM | finance.yahoo.comViaSat (VSAT) Down 29.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?September 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. 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The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.September 5 at 9:00 AM | markets.businessinsider.comViasat Gets Contract From Defense Information Services Agency - Quick FactsSeptember 5 at 8:00 AM | prnewswire.comViasat Awarded Potential $150 Million Blue Force Tracker (BFT) Network Services Contract by Defense Information Services Agency (DISA)September 4 at 8:00 AM | prnewswire.comViasat Introduces Enhanced LAISR Service for Crewed and Uncrewed Airborne, Maritime and Land PlatformsAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comViasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comAugust 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comViasat Appoints Gary Chase To Succeed Shawn Duffy As CFO, Effective Sept. 16September 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comViasat Appoints Gary Chase as Chief Financial OfficerAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Upgrades Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) to HoldAugust 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comAzul Entrusts Viasat to Deliver Advanced In-Flight Connectivity to Airbus A330-900neo FleetAugust 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comViasat Announces the Next Evolution of its Award-Winning L-Band Tactical Satellite Service (L-TAC)August 14, 2024 | msn.comViasat stock plunges after top holders file to sell 11.25M sharesAugust 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on These Technology Stocks: Sportradar Group AG (SRAD), ViaSat (VSAT)August 13, 2024 | investorplace.comVSAT Stock Alert: Uh-Oh. 4 Top Viasat Investors Dump 11.25M Shares.August 13, 2024 | barrons.comViasat Stock Plunges After Investors Plan Big SalesAugust 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comArctic Broadband on the Way as Viasat Confirms Successful LaunchSee More Headlines Receive VSAT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Viasat and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Radio & t.v. communications equipment Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSAT CUSIP92552V10 CIK797721 Webwww.viasat.com Phone(760) 476-2200Fax760-929-3941Employees7,500Year Founded1986Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$25.17 High Stock Price Target$28.00 Low Stock Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside+47.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($8.78) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-1,068,900,000.00 Net Margins-22.13% Pretax Margin-24.60% Return on Equity-19.76% Return on Assets-6.13% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.40 Current Ratio3.08 Quick Ratio2.78 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.28 billion Price / Sales0.51 Cash Flow$0.89 per share Price / Cash Flow19.18 Book Value$39.82 per share Price / Book0.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares127,780,000Free Float121,959,000Market Cap$2.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark D. Dankberg (Age 69)Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Comp: $3.42MMr. Mark J. Miller (Age 64)Co-Founder, Executive VP & Chief Technical Officer Comp: $1.21MMs. Shawn Lynn Duffy (Age 54)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.29MMr. Kevin J. Harkenrider (Age 69)Executive VP & Chief Corporate Officer Comp: $1.44MMr. Craig Andrew Miller (Age 52)President of Global Space Networks Comp: $1.27MMr. Kumara Guru Gowrappan (Age 43)President Mr. Girish Chandran (Age 59)Corporate Chief Technical Officer Dr. Krishna S. Nathan (Age 61)Chief Information Officer Mr. Robert James Blair (Age 50)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Ms. Christina PhillipsDirector of Corporate Communications & Public RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLoral Space & Communications Inc.NASDAQ:LORLSentinelOneNYSE:SCienaNYSE:CIENEchoStarNASDAQ:SATSInterDigitalNASDAQ:IDCCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPoint72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 250,389 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.512%Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MNBought 36,681 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 2.741%Magnolia Capital Advisors LLCBought 25,083 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.020%Algert Global LLCBought 16,882 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.013%Quarry LPSold 200,000 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VSAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VSAT shares performed this year? Viasat's stock was trading at $27.95 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VSAT stock has decreased by 38.9% and is now trading at $17.08. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Viasat's earnings last quarter? Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.26) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.42) by $0.16. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 41.1% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Rick Baldridge's approval rating as Viasat's CEO? 6 employees have rated Viasat Chief Executive Officer Rick Baldridge on Glassdoor.com. Rick Baldridge has an approval rating of 54% among the company's employees. This puts Rick Baldridge in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does Viasat have any subsidiaries? Viasat subsidiaries include Connect Topco Limited, Euro Broadband Infrastructure, Euro Infrastructure Co, RigNet, Horsebridge Defence & Security Ltd., Arconics, Engreen Inc., and more. Who are Viasat's major shareholders? Viasat's top institutional shareholders include Baupost Group LLC MA (10.93%), Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (2.74%), Millennium Management LLC (0.65%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Cpp Investment Board Private H, James Michael Dodd, Craig Andrew Miller, Keven K Lippert, Robert W Johnson, Kevin J Harkenrider and Richard A Baldridge. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Viasat? 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Viasat own? 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