NASDAQ:VSAT Viasat (VSAT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.98 +0.42 (+3.34%) (As of 09/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Viasat alerts: Email Address About Viasat Stock (NASDAQ:VSAT) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Viasat alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$12.72▼$13.2450-Day Range$12.56▼$24.4952-Week Range$11.76▼$29.11Volume1.99 million shsAverage Volume1.68 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.63 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$23.83Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewViasat, 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… Why You Should NOT Trade This Market (Ad)You'll be interested in our 5-Day Options Trading Challenge, starting September 23. So, what makes this different from every other options research you may have seen? Well, for starters... most of them want you to first BUY their service... which is usually thousands of dollars...Just click here to get the full details on the 5-Day Options Trading Challenge, before this offer go Viasat Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 85th PercentileViasat scored higher than 85% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 180th out of 668 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingViasat 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 CoverageViasat has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Viasat's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing 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 -1.48, 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 -1.48, 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 0.32. 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. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted11.18% 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 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viasat has recently decreased by 5.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldViasat does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthViasat does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESG3.1 / 5Environmental Score-1.26 Percentage of Shares Shorted11.18% 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 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viasat has recently decreased by 5.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media1.8 / 5News Sentiment0.26 News SentimentViasat has a news sentiment score of 0.26. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Viasat this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for VSAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Viasat to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares 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. 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 VSAT Stock News HeadlinesViasat, Inc.: Viasat Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)September 18 at 11:08 AM | finanznachrichten.deViaSat (VSAT) Hold Rating Justified by LEO Disruption Risks and Shifting Competitive LandscapeSeptember 18 at 11:08 AM | markets.businessinsider.com“I’ll Give You the Knowledge and Confidence You Need to Make Your First Options Trade in Five Days or Less… Guaranteed!”Starting Monday, September 23 — a veteran 25-year Chicago Options Exchange market-maker will show you his UOA options secret that could help you consistently target gains of 126%… 245%… even 463% or more… Often in 30 days or less… No matter what the market is doing right now.September 19, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)JP Morgan Downgrades Viasat (VSAT)September 18 at 11:08 AM | msn.comViasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) Downgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to "Neutral"September 18 at 4:47 AM | americanbankingnews.comViasat Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)September 17 at 4:05 PM | prnewswire.comShopify upgraded, SolarEdge downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst callsSeptember 17 at 1:43 PM | finance.yahoo.comIntel, Microsoft and Walmart rise premarket; ViaSat fallsSeptember 17 at 8:42 AM | ca.investing.comSee More Headlines 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 2024. Since then, VSAT shares have decreased by 53.6% and is now trading at $12.98. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Viasat's earnings last quarter? Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.26) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.42) by $0.16. Viasat's revenue for the quarter was up 41.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Does Viasat have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Viasat: 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? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Viasat investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Xilinx (XLNX), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), Enbridge (ENB), Intel (INTC) and Pfizer (PFE). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/19/2024Next 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$23.83 High Stock Price Target$28.00 Low Stock Price Target$15.00 Potential Upside/Downside+83.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 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$4.63 billion Price / Sales0.35 Cash Flow$0.76 per share Price / Cash Flow17.17 Book Value$40.48 per share Price / Book0.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares125,861,000Free Float121,959,000Market Cap$1.63 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? 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