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

Last close, 29 Sept 2026
$69
−3.57% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $106 — +52.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 29 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$9.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
62 / 100
Median analyst target
$106
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$1.2B−1.2% y/y
Operating income$47.3M
Net income−$42.8M
Free cash flow$41.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.9%
1M
+2.6%
YTD
+100.5%
1Y
+143.2%
From 52W high
−23.1%
From 52W low
+143.2%
$28
$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 29 Sept 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

Accruals
84
Momentum
84
Quality
72
Issuance
66
Revisions
54
Value
53
Growth
45
Size
16
Volatility
11

Accruals (84): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (11): 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 $106Low $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
9 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $49Median $106High $140

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +52.7% 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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Performance

VSAT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 29 Sept 2026, ViaSat, Inc. returned +143.2% against +16.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VSAT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VSATS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−68.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
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
−277.0×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.1×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.6×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.2%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.2%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Gross margin
35.7%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.6%

Higher than 29% 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.

Key statistics

ViaSat, Inc. (VSAT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $9.5B and an enterprise value of $14.8B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 137.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: −277.0×; forward P/E: 414.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • ViaSat, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $661K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 30 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$9.5B
62
VIAVViavi Solutions, Inc.$10.2B
63
AAOIApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.$8.5B
14
ZBRAZebra Technologies Corp.$17.9B
79
BDCBelden, Inc.$4.3B
90
ONDSOndas, Inc.$4.3B
28
ASTSAST Spacemobile, Inc.$22.7B
6

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News

Latest VSAT news & analysis

Viasat Wins First Task Order Award as part of $307 Million Ceiling U.S. Marine Corps Enterprise Services Contract for Multi-Orbit Connectivity

GlobeNewsWire · 23 Sept 2026positive

Viasat has won its first task order under a U.S. Marine Corps enterprise services contract with a $307 million ceiling, providing integrated multi-network and multi-orbit connectivity as part of an end-to-end solution addressing USMC mission performance and resiliency requirements.

Why it matters — This award marks Viasat's entry into a significant Marine Corps contract vehicle, potentially laying groundwork for additional task orders and expanded government business.

ViaSat-3 F2 Enters Service, Expanding Capacity and Enabling Growth Across the Americas

GlobeNewsWire · 17 Sept 2026positive

ViaSat-3 F2 has entered service, completing the next-generation constellation and increasing service capability across key markets in the Americas. This expands the company's capacity in the region.

Why it matters — Completion of the ViaSat-3 constellation strengthens the company's service capacity and competitive positioning across the Americas, a core growth market for VSAT.

ViaSat Stock Soared on Hopes of a Big Deal. The Company Has Other Ideas.

Barrons · 14 Sept 2026neutral

ViaSat stock has more than doubled this year amid a flurry of satellite-company takeovers, but the company reports it is pursuing a different path rather than seeking a sale or merger.

Why it matters — VSAT watchers would care because the stock's rise has been driven by takeover speculation, yet the company is indicating it does not intend to pursue that route.

Can the Formation of Equatys Help Revive Viasat's Growth Momentum?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Zacks reports that ViaSat's new Equatys venture could unlock new direct-to-device (D2D) revenue opportunities, broaden its market reach, and improve capital efficiency through shared satellite infrastructure, potentially helping revive the company's growth momentum.

Why it matters — A VSAT watcher would care because the Equatys venture's shared-infrastructure model could open new revenue streams and improve capital efficiency, potentially supporting the company's growth trajectory.

Viasat, UAE's Space42 commit up to $1 billion to satellite connectivity venture

Reuters · 14 Sept 2026positive

Viasat and UAE-based Space42 announced on Monday that they signed an agreement to establish Equatys, a platform aimed at connecting smartphones and other devices directly to satellites, with a commitment of up to $1 billion in equity.

Why it matters — This venture expands Viasat's direct-to-device satellite connectivity business and represents a significant capital commitment to a new growth area.

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 $106, 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 29 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VSAT?

As at 29 Sept 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 Accruals (84 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 +52.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ViaSat, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 29 Sept 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 +143.2% over the 12 months to 29 Sept 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 broadband, narrowband connectivity, and secure networking solutions for commercial, government, and defense customers.

What is the latest news on VSAT?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 23 Sept 2026): "Viasat Wins First Task Order Award as part of $307 Million Ceiling U.S. Marine Corps Enterprise Services Contract for Multi-Orbit Connectivity". Viasat has won its first task order under a U.S. Marine Corps enterprise services contract with a $307 million ceiling, providing integrated multi-network and multi-orbit connectivity as part of an end-to-end solution addressing USMC mission performance and resiliency requirements.

Company

About ViaSat, Inc.

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