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VSAT·ViaSat Inc.

$72.49
+0.21 (+0.29%)
After Hours
High
$73.90
Open
$73.89
Market Cap
12.02B
52W High
$93.03
Low
$71.33
P. Close
$72.49
P/E
-
52W Low
$26.10
Fwd P/E
434.75
DailyIQ Est.
$109.80
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
7.28%
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
75
BULLISH
Rocket Lab’s latest contract with Viasat to build a secure mini‑GEO satellite bus for the Protected Tactical SATCOM‑Global constellation signals a new, multi‑year revenue stream for the launch provider and underscores Viasat’s growing role in defense space infrastructure. The deal also grants Rocket Lab eligibility for future US Space Force NITE‑STAR IDIQ task orders, potentially expanding its launch and satellite services portfolio. This development raises Viasat’s profile as a key supplier to the U.S. military, which could boost demand for its satellite services and strengthen its competitive position against other operators. In the broader satellite services sector, Viasat has been highlighted as one of the top performers, with investors increasingly rewarding companies that demonstrate robust revenue and cash flow rather than just launch capabilities. The shift toward revenue‑driven satellite operators suggests that Viasat’s earnings trajectory and cash flow stability are now central to market sentiment. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should watch Viasat’s quarterly earnings release for confirmation of continued revenue growth and any guidance on future defense contracts. Additionally, monitoring any updates on the NITE‑STAR IDIQ program will provide insight into the pace at which Rocket Lab can secure further defense launches, which in turn could influence Viasat’s satellite deployment schedule.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.08$-0.03$0.01$0.06$0.11Q3'25Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$-0.01 - -
Q3'25$-0.06$0.09+250.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.1B$1.2B$1.2B$1.2B$1.2BQ3'25Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$1.2B - -
Q3'25 - $1.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

VSAT Stock Snapshot

VSAT is currently trading at $72.46, giving ViaSat Inc. a market cap of 12.02B. Today's range spans $71.33–$73.90, with shares opening at $73.89 and moving down $0.03 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 75/100.

Over the past year VSAT has traded between $26.10 and $93.03 - the current price is +177.6% off the 52-week low and -22.1% from the high. 19 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $101.44 (range $49.00–$140.00), implying upside of +40.0%.

The quality factor scores well for ViaSat Inc. (VSAT) even in a HOLD phase - at 12.02B in the broader market market cap with a 55/100 technical read (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (75/100), the stock's balance sheet and earnings stability attract defensive allocators who don't need a mixed signal to hold the position. Price: $72.46 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). Range: $26.10–$93.03.

Portfolio construction in the broader market often uses large-cap names like VSAT as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 55/100 (HOLD) at $72.46 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (75/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $26.10–$93.03 annual range rather than a directional bet.