Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:VSTA Vasta Platform (VSTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This Sector (From DTI) (Ad) Free VSTA Stock Alerts $3.74 -0.01 (-0.27%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.49▼$3.7550-Day Range$3.72▼$4.1052-Week Range$3.10▼$4.55Volume16,109 shsAverage Volume59,022 shsMarket Capitalization$309.11 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$6.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Vasta Platform alerts: Email Address Vasta Platform MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside60.4% Upside$6.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.18% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth40.00%From $0.25 to $0.35 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.3.20 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector131st out of 305 stocksEducational Services Industry14th out of 22 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVasta Platform has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVasta Platform has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.18% 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 0.5, 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 25.78%, 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVasta Platform has a news sentiment score of 1.92. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Vasta Platform this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vasta Platform are expected to grow by 40.00% in the coming year, from $0.25 to $0.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vasta Platform is -20.78, 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 -20.78, 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 0.34. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTIBiden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereClick here for the full story About Vasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA)Vasta Platform Limited, an education company, provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools operating in the K-12 education sector in Brazil. The company operates in two segments, Content & EdTech Platform and Digital Platform. The Content & EdTech Platform segment offers core and complementary educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems, and other complimentary educational services. The Digital Platform segment provides physical and digital e-commerce platforms, and other digital services. The company also sells textbooks, as well as operates an e-commerce channel for the sale of educational content, such as textbooks, school materials, stationery, and others; and offers university admission preparatory exam courses. It serves various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, administrators, and private school owners. Vasta Platform Limited was founded in 1966 and is headquartered 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 HeadlinesApril 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Short Interest Up 25.8% in MarchApril 6, 2024 | investing.comVasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)April 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereMarch 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital AroundMarch 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVSTA Vasta Platform LimitedMarch 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 ResultsMarch 15, 2024 | wsj.comVasta Platform Ltd. Cl AApril 19, 2024 | DTI (Ad)Biden’s $374B Giveaway Into This SectorBiden’s Climate Bill Could Send Your Retirement Accounts Soaring – Or Diving See what this $374B giveaway could mean for your retirement right hereMarch 6, 2024 | businesswire.comVasta Platform Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on March 20, 2024February 24, 2024 | benzinga.comVasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesNovember 29, 2023 | benzinga.comVasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsNovember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 9, 2023 | msn.comVasta Platform reports Q3 resultsNovember 9, 2023 | msn.comVasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue EstimatesNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Third Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsNovember 7, 2023 | benzinga.comEarnings Preview For Vasta PlatformOctober 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited to Report Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on November 8, 2023October 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return TrendsSeptember 17, 2023 | forbes.comUnderstanding Digital Platform CostsSeptember 1, 2023 | nasdaq.comJP Morgan Upgrades Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target PriceAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Second Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 9, 2023July 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) By 23%?June 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) investors are sitting on a loss of 31% if they invested a year agoSee 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 Earnings11/11/2021Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSTA CUSIPN/A CIK1792829 Webwww.vastaedu.com.br Phone55-11-3133-7311FaxN/AEmployees1,926Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$6.00 High Stock Price Target$6.00 Low Stock Price Target$6.00 Potential Upside/Downside+63.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.18) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio14.68 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-16,780,000.00 Net Margins-5.64% Pretax Margin-8.05% Return on Equity0.51% Return on Assets0.31% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio1.01 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$297.70 million Price / Sales1.02 Cash Flow$0.49 per share Price / Cash Flow7.56 Book Value$10.96 per share Price / Book0.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares82,650,000Free Float80,997,000Market Cap$303.33 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.16 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Guilherme Alves Melega (Age 48)Chief Executive Officer Mr. Cesar Augusto Silva (Age 48)Chief Financial Officer Key CompetitorsYoudaoNYSE:DAOGambling.com GroupNASDAQ:GAMBAirSculpt TechnologiesNASDAQ:AIRSIspire TechnologyNASDAQ:ISPROppFiNYSE:OPFIView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipCompass Group LLCSold 91,298 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 4.772%Newfoundland Capital ManagementSold 738,062 shares on 2/12/2024Ownership: 2.561%SPX Gestao de Recursos LtdaSold 185,677 shares on 2/12/2024Ownership: 0.910%View All Institutional Transactions VSTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vasta Platform stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vasta Platform in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VSTA shares. View VSTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vasta Platform's stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Vasta Platform's stock. Their VSTA share price targets range from $6.00 to $6.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $6.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 60.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VSTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VSTA shares performed in 2024? Vasta Platform's stock was trading at $4.46 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VSTA stock has decreased by 16.1% and is now trading at $3.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Vasta Platform? Vasta Platform saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 32,200 shares, an increase of 25.8% from the March 15th total of 25,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 66,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View Vasta Platform's Short Interest. When is Vasta Platform's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our VSTA earnings forecast. How were Vasta Platform's earnings last quarter? Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 11th. The company reported ($0.84) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.15) by $0.69. The company had revenue of $24.34 million for the quarter. Vasta Platform had a negative net margin of 5.64% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.51%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($999.00) earnings per share. What other stocks do shareholders of Vasta Platform own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vasta Platform investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), CVS Health (CVS), DocuSign (DOCU), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and GrowGeneration (GRWG). When did Vasta Platform IPO? Vasta Platform (VSTA) raised $307 million in an 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. 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. 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