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VSAT Stock Forecast: ViaSat, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$83
−0.04% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $101 — +21.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$11.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
62 / 100
Median analyst target
$101
Analysts covering
11
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.1%
1M
+18.7%
YTD
+140.5%
1Y
+203.0%
From 52W high
−7.7%
From 52W low
+219.1%
$26
$90
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VSAT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ViaSat, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
62 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
92
Accruals
83
Quality
69
Issuance
66
Revisions
52
Value
50
Growth
46
Size
15
Volatility
14

Momentum (92): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VSAT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VSAT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$40$60$80$100$120$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VSATHigh $140Median $101Low $49

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says11 analysts
9 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $49Median $101High $140

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$90 → $105
1 June 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$58 → $90
1 June 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
29 May 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$94 → $106
29 May 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
28 Apr 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
8 Apr 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight—
27 Mar 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
9 Feb 2026Deutsche BankUpgradeBuy—
21 Jan 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
11 Nov 2025JP MorganUpgradeOverweight—
11 Nov 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
1 Oct 2025BarclaysDowngradeUnderweight—
6 Aug 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
6 Aug 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
4 Aug 2025William BlairUpgradeOutperform—
17 June 2025Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
22 May 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
26 Feb 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VSAT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

VSAT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−76.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

ViaSat, Inc. (VSAT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−332.0×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.5×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.0×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.2%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.2%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Gross margin
35.7%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.6%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
0.2%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.4%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

VSAT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCommunication Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VSATViaSat, Inc.$11.4B
62
VIAVViavi Solutions, Inc.$10.7B
67
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.$12.7B
15
ZBRAZebra Technologies Corp.$17.9B
76
BDCBelden, Inc.$5.3B
91
ONDSOndas, Inc.$5.3B
31
ASTSAST Spacemobile, Inc.$27.1B
6

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own ViaSat, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VSAT news & analysis

Elon Musk Predicts 90% of Internet Traffic Will Flow Through His Company. That Would Be a Nightmare.

24/7 Wall Street · 13 Aug 2026negative

The article reports that SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) continues to draw headlines, centered on Elon Musk's prediction that 90% of internet traffic will eventually flow through his company. The article characterizes that scenario as a nightmare.

Why it matters — A ViaSat watcher would care because SpaceX is already a rival in satellite internet, and this prediction highlights a possible competitive threat to ViaSat's position in the market.

Why ViaSat Stock Dropped After Earnings

The Motley Fool · 5 Aug 2026negative

ViaSat reported quarterly results that beat on non-GAAP earnings but missed on revenue. The stock dropped after the report, with earnings positive only on a non-GAAP basis.

Why it matters — The revenue miss and non-GAAP-only profitability help explain the post-earnings share-price decline for VSAT watchers.

Can Viasat's 21.4% 3-Month Rally Keep Climbing or Stall Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

VSAT shares rallied 21.4% over three months, supported by progress on ViaSat-3 and government contract wins that strengthen its outlook, according to Zacks. The report notes commercialization and competitive risks remain as the rally's sustainability is questioned.

Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would track whether momentum from ViaSat-3 development and government wins can be sustained against commercialization and competition headwinds.

Is Viasat Worth Buying or Is Execution Risk Still Too High Today?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks assesses whether Viasat is worth buying, noting the company is advancing its ViaSat-3 program, government contracts, and mobility growth. The report also highlights commercialization and competitive risks, keeping the investment outlook balanced.

Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would care because the article weighs Viasat's key growth drivers against execution and competitive risks, framing the current risk/reward for the stock.

Can ViaSat-3 Launches Unlock Viasat's Next Growth Phase?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks reports that ViaSat (VSAT) is approaching a key ViaSat-3 milestone, with expanded satellite capacity aimed at growth in aviation, maritime and government markets. The piece notes that commercializing this capacity remains crucial for the next phase of growth.

Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would care because the ViaSat-3 milestone is central to the company's future revenue growth and its ability to capture demand across aviation, maritime and government segments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VSAT stock

What is the VSAT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $101, with estimates ranging from $49 to $140. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VSAT stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering ViaSat, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ViaSat, Inc. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VSAT?

As at 15 Aug 2026, ViaSat, Inc. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (92 of 100).

Will VSAT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +21.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ViaSat, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VSAT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering ViaSat, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VSAT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $49 to $140 over the next 12 months.

How has VSAT stock performed over the past year?

ViaSat, Inc. returned +203.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does ViaSat, Inc. do?

Viasat Inc. is a global communications company that provides satellite-based connectivity and network services to government, commercial, and consumer customers.

What is the latest news on VSAT?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 13 Aug 2026): "Elon Musk Predicts 90% of Internet Traffic Will Flow Through His Company. That Would Be a Nightmare.". The article reports that SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) continues to draw headlines, centered on Elon Musk's prediction that 90% of internet traffic will eventually flow through his company. The article characterizes that scenario as a nightmare.

Company

About ViaSat, Inc.

Viasat Inc. is a global communications company that provides satellite-based connectivity and network services to government, commercial, and consumer customers. The company operates through two primary segments: communication services and defense and advanced technologies. Its communication services segment delivers broadband and narrowband connectivity for residential users, in-flight Wi‑Fi for commercial airlines, maritime vessels, enterprise networks, and government mobility applications, using high-capacity satellite systems and ground infrastructure. Viasat Inc. also supports secure networking and operational communications for government and defense organizations. Through its defense and advanced technologies segment, the company develops and supplies encryption solutions, cybersecurity technologies, tactical data links, gateways, modems, and specialized waveforms that enable resilient, secure communications in demanding environments. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat Inc. plays a significant role in the telecommunications equipment and satellite services market by combining space-based assets with ground networks to deliver high-throughput connectivity across geographically dispersed and hard-to-reach locations.

CEO Mr. Mark D. Dankberg · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.viasat.com