VSATTechnology · Communication EquipmentThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $106 — +45.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (86): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (12): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VSAT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +45.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $90 → $105 |
| 1 June 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $58 → $90 |
| 1 June 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $94 → $106 |
| 29 May 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 June 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 May 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, ViaSat, Inc. returned +134.4% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
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Higher than 44% of US stocks
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Higher than 45% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
ViaSat, Inc. has a market value of $10.0B and an enterprise value of $15.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.6B. The latest quarter shrank 1.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $8.9M, a 0.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.25.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $578.3M.
Trailing P/E: −289.7×; forward P/E: 434.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
ViaSat, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $661K of revenue per employee.
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ViaSat reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has fallen 13.7% since that report. The article discusses what might come next for the company's stock.
Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would care because the stock's 13.7% decline since the last earnings report highlights ongoing market pressure on the company following its results.
Viasat announced that its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, with capacity now available for customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement was made on Aug. 31, 2026, from the company's Carlsbad, California headquarters.
Why it matters — This marks a key milestone in Viasat's satellite deployment, expanding its service capacity into fast-growing Asia-Pacific markets.
Viasat is expanding its U.S. government space communications business by integrating Addvalue's IDRS technology into its HaloNet platform, enabling responsive, real-time connectivity for low-Earth-orbit missions.
Why it matters — This expansion strengthens Viasat's government communications offerings and could broaden its reach in the U.S. space market.
ViaSat is widening its military satellite communications efforts through a partnership with Rocket Lab tied to the U.S. Space Force's PTS-G program.
Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would care because deepening military satellite communications work could expand the company's defense-related operations.
SpaceX completed its 100th launch of 2026 on Aug. 18, sending 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg SFB aboard a Falcon 9, pushing the Starlink constellation past 11,000 satellites. The article identifies five stocks that would feel the impact of this milestone first.
Why it matters — Starlink's continued rapid expansion in low Earth orbit intensifies competition in the satellite-broadband market where ViaSat operates.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $106, with estimates ranging from $49 to $140. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, ViaSat, Inc. ranks 61 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 (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +45.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ViaSat, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
ViaSat, Inc. returned +134.4% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Viasat Inc. is a global communications company that provides satellite broadband, narrowband connectivity, and secure networking solutions for commercial, government, and defense customers.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Sept 2026): "ViaSat (VSAT) Down 13.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?". ViaSat reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has fallen 13.7% since that report. The article discusses what might come next for the company's stock.
Viasat Inc. is a global communications company that provides satellite broadband, narrowband connectivity, and secure networking solutions for commercial, government, and defense customers. The company serves a broad range of markets, including residential internet, enterprise connectivity, aviation in-flight communications, maritime services, and military communications. Its offerings include satellite-based internet access, voice and data services, managed network solutions, terminals, modems, antennas, and other communications equipment. Viasat also develops advanced technologies for space systems and protected communications, supporting customers that need reliable connectivity on the ground, in the air, and at sea. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat operates as a diversified provider within the satellite communications and aerospace technology market.
CEO Mr. Mark D. Dankberg · 7,000 employees · United States · https://www.viasat.com
