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QQQ   437.48
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NASDAQ:VSAT

Viasat (VSAT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$16.74
-0.75 (-4.29%)
(As of 03/18/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$16.71
$17.55
50-Day Range
$17.00
$26.07
52-Week Range
$15.02
$47.35
Volume
1.20 million shs
Average Volume
1.14 million shs
Market Capitalization
$2.10 billion
P/E Ratio
2.21
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$38.17

Viasat MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
128.0% Upside
$38.17 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
7.56% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-1.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.46mentions of Viasat in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4,024 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
Decreasing
From ($1.43) to ($1.87) Per Share

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.

4.01 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

183rd out of 602 stocks

Radio & T.V. Communications Equipment Industry

7th out of 19 stocks

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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.

VSAT Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/06/2024
Today
3/18/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/15/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VSAT
CUSIP
92552V10
Employees
6,800
Year Founded
1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$38.17
High Stock Price Target
$81.00
Low Stock Price Target
$22.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+122.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.08 billion
Pretax Margin
-30.56%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.56 billion
Cash Flow
$3.72 per share
Book Value
$50.19 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
121,435,000
Market Cap
$2.15 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.34

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VSAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Viasat stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viasat in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" VSAT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VSAT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Viasat's stock price target for 2024?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Viasat's stock. Their VSAT share price targets range from $22.00 to $81.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $38.17 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 128.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have VSAT shares performed in 2024?

Viasat's stock was trading at $27.95 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VSAT stock has decreased by 40.1% and is now trading at $16.74.
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Are investors shorting Viasat?

Viasat saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 9,470,000 shares, an increase of 24.4% from the February 14th total of 7,610,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,100,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.6 days.
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When is Viasat's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 15th 2024.
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How were Viasat's earnings last quarter?

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.99) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.14) by $0.85. The communications equipment provider earned $1.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.12 billion. Viasat had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.52% and a net margin of 6.01%.

What guidance has Viasat issued on next quarter's earnings?

Viasat issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.1 billion-$4.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.2 billion.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Viasat own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Viasat investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Xilinx (XLNX), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), Enbridge (ENB), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), RTX (RTX), Boeing (BA) and InterDigital (IDCC).

Who are Viasat's major shareholders?

Viasat's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.72%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.72%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.91%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (1.81%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (0.77%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.74%). Insiders that own company stock include Craig Andrew Miller, James Michael Dodd, Keven K Lippert, Kevin J Harkenrider, Richard A Baldridge and Robert W Johnson.
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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.
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Does Viasat have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Viasat: Arconics, Automation Communications Engineering Corporation, Beijing Viasat Science and Technology Co. Ltd., C.S.G. Cyprus Space Gateways Ltd, Carmel Comunicaciones S.A. de C.V., ComPetro Communications Holdings LLC, ComPetro Communications LLC, ComPetro Comunicações Holdings do Brasil Ltda., Congo Broadband Network Sarl, Connect Topco Limited, Cyphre Security Solutions LLC, Efficient Channel Coding, Enerdyne Technologies, Engreen Inc., Engreen Inc., Engreen India Private Limited, Euro Broadband Infrastructure, Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sàrl, Euro Broadband Services S.r.l., Euro Infrastructure Co, Horsebridge Defence & Security Ltd., IOM Licensing Holding Company Limited, Intelie Inc., Intelie Solucoes em Informatica S.A., Intelie Technology LLC, Intelligent Compression Technologies, Irish Space Gateways Ltd, JAST Antenna Systems, Karama Technologies Ltd, LandTel Communications LLC, LandTel Inc., LonoCloud, Munaicom LLP, Nesscoinvsat Limited, NetNearU, Orgtec S. de R.L.de C.V., PT Viasat Communications Indonesia, RNET Properties LLC, RNSAT Servicios de México S. de R.L. de C.V., Rig Net Middle East LLC, RigNet, RigNet (CA) Inc., RigNet AP Facilities & Services Limited, RigNet AS, RigNet Angola Limitada, RigNet Australia Pty. Limited, RigNet BRN Sdn. Bhd., RigNet Company for Communication Services Ltd., RigNet EIS Inc., RigNet Ghana Limited, RigNet Global Holdings S.a.r.l., RigNet Holdings LLC, RigNet Inc., RigNet Inc. (Limited Liability One Person Company), RigNet Luxembourg Holdings S.a.r.l., RigNet Middle East - FZE, RigNet Mobile Solutions Limited, RigNet Mozambique Limitada, RigNet Newco Inc., RigNet Pte Ltd, RigNet Qatar W.L.L., RigNet Satcom Inc., RigNet Sdn. Bhd., RigNet Serviços de Telecomunicações Brasil Ltda., RigNet UK Holdings Limited, RigNet UK Limited, RigNet de México S de R.L. de C.V., Safety Controls Inc., Shabakat Rafedain AI Iraq AI Jadeed for Trade in Communication Equipment and Devices LLC, Skylogic D.o.o., Skylogic Espana S.L.U., Skylogic Eurasia Iletisim Sanayi, Skylogic Finland OY, Skylogic France SAS, Skylogic Germany GmbH, Skylogic Hellas MEPE, Stonewood Group, Tailored Investments Ltd, TrellisWare Technologies Inc., US Monolithics, V3 Tanzania Limited, VGlobal Corp S.A. de C.V., VParent Inc., VS3 MOROCCO (SARL), VService Inc., ViaSat (IOM) Limited, ViaSat Antenna Systems S.A., ViaSat Australia PTY Limited, ViaSat Broadband Holdings B.V., ViaSat China Services Inc., ViaSat Netherlands B.V., ViaSat Peru S.R.L., ViaSat Satellite Holdings Limited, ViaSat Satellite Ventures Holdings Luxembourg S.a.r.l., ViaSat Technologies Limited, ViaSat UK Limited, ViaSat VS3 Holdings Limited, ViaSat Worldwide Limited, Viasat (Cambodia) Co. Ltd., Viasat APAC Holdings Limited, Viasat Brasil Participações Ltda., Viasat Brasil Serviços de Comunicações Ltda., Viasat Cambodia Holdings Pte. Ltd., Viasat Canada Corp., Viasat Carrier Services Inc., Viasat Colombia S.A.S, Viasat Communications Germany GmbH, Viasat Communications Italy S.r.l., Viasat Communications Ltd., Viasat Communications Middle East LLC, Viasat Communications Panama S.A, Viasat Communications Uganda Limited, Viasat Europe Limited, Viasat Europe Sàrl, Viasat Germany GmbH, Viasat Global Holdings LLC, Viasat Guatemala SA, Viasat Honduras S. de R.L., Viasat Ibérica S.L.., Viasat India Private Limited., Viasat Israel Ltd., Viasat Italy S.r.l., Viasat Japan 合同会社 (Viasat Japan G.K.)., Viasat Kenya Holdings Limited., Viasat Kenya Limited., Viasat Kenya Operations Limited, Viasat Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Viasat Mali-Sarl, Viasat Mozambique LDA, Viasat Nigeria Limited, Viasat Polska LLC sp. z o.o.., Viasat RDC Sarl, Viasat Rwanda Limited, Viasat Senegal SUARL, Viasat Services Holding Co., Viasat Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd, Viasat South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Viasat South Africa Holdings Limited, Viasat Tchad Sarl, Viasat Tecnologia S.A. de C.V, Viasat West Africa Holdings Limited, Viasat Zambia Limited, WildBlue, and mmWaveBroadband Co..
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This page (NASDAQ:VSAT) was last updated on 3/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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