NASDAQ:VSTA Vasta Platform (VSTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2.50 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.39▼$2.5150-Day Range$2.20▼$3.1552-Week Range$2.11▼$4.55Volume136,895 shsAverage Volume69,112 shsMarket Capitalization$202.50 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$4.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Vasta Platform alerts: Email Address Vasta Platform MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingSell1.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside80.0% Upside$4.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.21% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth53.72%From $1.21 to $1.86 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.1.35 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector238th out of 303 stocksEducational Services Industry18th out of 20 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVasta Platform has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVasta Platform has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Vasta Platform's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.21% of the float of Vasta Platform has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVasta Platform has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vasta Platform has recently increased by 276.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVasta Platform does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVasta Platform does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VSTA. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Vasta Platform this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Vasta Platform to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vasta Platform insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.00% of the stock of Vasta Platform is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 15.80% of the stock of Vasta Platform is held by institutions.Read more about Vasta Platform's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vasta Platform are expected to grow by 53.72% in the coming year, from $1.21 to $1.86 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vasta Platform is -17.86, 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 Vasta Platform is -17.86, 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 RatioVasta Platform has a P/B Ratio of 0.24. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Vasta Platform's valuation and earnings. 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It also provides traditional learning systems under the Anglo, Pitágoras, Rede Cristã de Educação, Maxi Ético, Fibonacci, Mackenzie, and Amplia brands; ongoing training for educators; and services to partner schools, including consulting services for school management and the organization of events, and a proprietary and differentiated evaluation system for partner schools and their students. In addition, the company offers Plurall that provides a digital learning experience and allows for tailor-made adjustments for each school; Plurall Maestro that develops digital solutions to help educators in planning and conducting classes; PROFS, a teacher training program; O Líder em Mim, a program with content, methodology, teaching material, and training to develop leadership; English Stars, an English educational platform; EduAll, a bilingual program to enhance its current solutions; Plurall Olímpico, a content for scientific competitions; MindMakers to develop leadership, collaboration, and persistence through multidisciplinary problem-solving exercises; Matific that provides interactive learning environments and adaptable worksheets; Plurall Store; Plurall Adapta for adaptive learning sessions; Plurall MeuProf to connect students with professors for private tutoring; Prepara to prepare students for external assessments; Leader in Me to develop socio-emotional competencies of K12 students; Education Systems, a structured teaching system for K12 students and teachers; and Prepara ENEM. Vasta Platform Limited was founded in 1966 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.Read More VSTA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VSTA Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 5:02 PM | finance.yahoo.comThe Returns At Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Aren't GrowingAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Downgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co.September 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.August 27, 2024 | msn.comVasta dips after J. P. Morgan downgrades over costs, preference for higher education stocksAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comVSTA Stock Earnings: Vasta Platform Meets EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024August 7, 2024 | businesswire.comVasta Announces Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 7, 2024 | msn.comPenny Stocks Growing Earnings Over 1,100% This YearSeptember 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.May 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Cutting Their EstimatesMay 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Technology Stocks: Vasta Platform (VSTA), AppLovin (APP) and Vishay Intertechnology (VSH)May 9, 2024 | investorplace.comVSTA Stock Earnings: Vasta Platform Reported Results for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 22, 2024 | businesswire.comVasta Platform Limited to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 08, 2024April 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Full Year 2023 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsApril 6, 2024 | investing.comVasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital AroundMarch 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVSTA Vasta Platform LimitedSee More Headlines Receive VSTA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vasta Platform 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 End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryPersonal Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSTA CUSIPN/A CIK1792829 Webwww.vastaedu.com.br Phone55-11-3133-7311FaxN/AEmployees2,012Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$4.50 High Stock Price Target$6.00 Low Stock Price Target$3.00 Potential Upside/Downside+80.0%Consensus RatingSell Rating Score (0-4)1.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.14) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio2.07 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-16,780,000.00 Net Margins-2.82% Pretax Margin-3.20% Return on Equity1.82% Return on Assets1.11% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.17 Current Ratio1.60 Quick Ratio1.27 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$297.72 million Price / Sales0.68 Cash Flow$0.91 per share Price / Cash Flow2.76 Book Value$10.55 per share Price / Book0.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares81,000,000Free Float79,382,000Market Cap$202.50 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.10 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Guilherme Alves Melega (Age 48)Chief Executive Officer Mr. Cesar Augusto Silva (Age 48)Chief Financial Officer Key CompetitorsAllegoNYSE:ALLGEuropean Wax CenterNASDAQ:EWCZYoudaoNYSE:DAOCheggNYSE:CHGGHCM AcquisitionNASDAQ:HCMAView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSPX Gestao de Recursos LtdaSold 353,037 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 1.311%Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLCSold 104,906 shares on 8/13/2024Ownership: 4.131%Renaissance Technologies LLCSold 4,900 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.029%View All Institutional Transactions VSTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VSTA shares performed this year? Vasta Platform's stock was trading at $4.46 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VSTA stock has decreased by 43.9% and is now trading at $2.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Vasta Platform's earnings last quarter? Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $0.07. The business earned $56.48 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $57.35 million. Vasta Platform had a negative net margin of 2.82% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.82%. When did Vasta Platform IPO? Vasta Platform (VSTA) raised $307 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 31st 2020. The company issued 18,600,000 shares at $15.50-$17.50 per share. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley and Itau BBA served as the underwriters for the IPO and UBS Investment Bank and Bradesco BBI were co-managers. Who are Vasta Platform's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Vasta Platform include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (4.13%), SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda (1.31%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.03%). How do I buy shares of Vasta Platform? Shares of VSTA 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 Vasta Platform own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vasta Platform investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA) and CVS Health (CVS). 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