Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) Stock Price & Analysis
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) closed at USD 59 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 5.74% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 62.59; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 58–61.46 on volume of 2,322,893 shares. Market capitalization is $8.13B, with a 52-week range of USD 29.13–93.03 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (VSAT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $4.63B, net income -$29.4M (-0.6% margin) (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold VSAT (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.91 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 103.94 (range 49–140).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +58.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +4.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.01, revenue estimate $1.20B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (VSAT)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.42B | $2.56B | $4.28B | $4.52B | $4.64B | $4.63B |
| Operating income | -$113M | -$156M | -$890M | -$97.5M | $108M | $109M |
| Net income | -$15.5M | $1.08B | -$1.07B | -$575M | -$34.1M | -$29.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.21 | $14.29 | -$9.12 | -$4.48 | -$0.25 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$433M | -$709M | — | — | — | — |
| Operating margin | -4.7% | -6.1% | -20.8% | -2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Net margin | -0.6% | 42.4% | -25.0% | -12.7% | -0.7% | -0.6% |
| Revenue growth | +25.8% | +5.7% | +67.6% | +5.5% | +2.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $310M | $1.35B | — | — | $1.75B | — |
| Total debt | $2.52B | $2.49B | $7.48B | $7.20B | $6.59B | — |
Fiscal years end Mar. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (VSAT)
P/S 1.8x · EV/EBITDA 11.5x · EV/Sales 2.8x · P/B 1.8x · Earnings yield -0.36% · Net debt $4.83B · EV $13.0B
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (VSAT)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold VSAT. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Marks | Oaktree Capital | 1.50% | $56.6M | New position |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.01% | $1.2M | Unchanged |
Analysts (VSAT)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.91 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 103.94 (low 49, high 140).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $90 → $105 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VSAT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +58.0% | +4.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +58.2% | +0.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 78.3% | 73.2% |
| Max drawdown | -34.5% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -89.0% (Nov 2021→Nov 2024) |
Companies that name VSAT in their SEC reports
| Relationship to VSAT | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | Telesat Corp (TSAT) | 20-F Mar 17, 2026 | “Our enterprise customers include Bell Canada, Hughes Network Systems, iForte, Marlink, Northwestel, Telespazio, Viasat and Vodafone.” |
| supplier | Gogo Inc. (GOGO) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “Our combined product offerings allow us to integrate and offer network agnostic solutions, providing customers with GEO satellite services utilizing networks provided by operators, including, among others, SES S.A. ("SES") and Viasat, Inc. ("Viasat").” |
| supplier | DUCOMMUN INC /DE/ (DCO) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “Net revenues from our top ten customers, including The Boeing Company ("Boeing"), Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lockheed"), Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop"), RTX Corporation (f/k/a Raytheon Technologies Corporation) ("RTX"), and Viasat, Inc. ("Viasat"), represented the following percentages of total net revenues:” |
| supplier | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | 10-K Feb 12, 2026 | “ORBCOMM also provides commercial services using VHF spectrum from a fleet of LEO satellites and also sells its customers some L-band IoT services from Viasat.” |
VSAT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.01 | $0.04 | -114.8% | $1.20B | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.02 | $0.07 | -77.8% | $1.23B | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Mar 2027) | $0.09 | $0.30 | -68.7% | $4.85B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Mar 2028) | $0.17 | $0.40 | -58.7% | $5.07B | 3 |
VSAT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±20.3% (±$11.95) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 89.5% | ±20.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 79.3% | ±25.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 79.3% | ±30.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 78.2% | ±39.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 76.6% | ±48.7% |
30-day implied volatility 88.8% vs 57.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.25. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 59 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.74% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 62.59 |
| Open | USD 60.54 |
| Day Range | USD 58 – 61.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 29.13 – 93.03 |
| Volume | 2,322,893 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.13B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (VSAT)
Nexqual's technical model rates VSAT "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.53 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 71.1) |
| MACD | -3.45 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VSAT)
Wall Street analysts rate VSAT "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 103.94 (range USD 49–140), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 103.94 |
| High Target | USD 140 |
| Low Target | USD 49 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (VSAT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.01 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.20B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.02 vs est 0.32 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.09 vs est -0.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VSAT)
| Total Revenue | $4.63B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.20% |
| Gross Margin | +33.22% |
| Operating Margin | +4.44% |
| Profit Margin | -0.64% |
| ROE | +0.19% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.47 |
| Current Ratio | 1.68 |
| Total Cash | $1.74B |
| Total Debt | $6.93B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VSAT)
Nexqual rates Viasat, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 33%, operating 4% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.74B cash and investments vs $6.57B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.59B (FY ended Mar 2026, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 0%, ROA 0.4% |
Ownership (VSAT)
| Insider Ownership | +4.88% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.88% |
| Shares Outstanding | 137.76M |
| Float | 135.52M |
| Short % of Float | +10.10% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (VSAT)
Viasat, Inc. is led by Mark D. Dankberg, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO | Mark D. Dankberg |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Garrett L. Chase |
| Corporate Chief Technology Officer & Senior VP of Engineering | Girish Chandran |
| Senior VP & President of Viasat Government | Craig Andrew Miller |
| Senior VP & President of Commercial Services | James Michael Dodd |
Major Backers & Investors (VSAT)
Notable institutional backers of Viasat, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Carronade Capital Management, Lp, Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.16% |
| Carronade Capital Management, Lp | 3.92% |
| Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. | 3.44% |
| Oco Capital Partners, L.p. | 2.83% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Growth Fund | 1.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.06% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.98% |
| State Street | 4.42% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.77% |
| Geode Capital | 2.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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