VSATTechnology · Communication EquipmentThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering ViaSat, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $106 — +48.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 6 Oct 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 (87): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (13): 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 +48.9% 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 7 Oct 2026, ViaSat, Inc. returned +126.5% against +17.7% 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
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
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 $9.6B and an enterprise value of $14.9B.
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: −298.0×; forward P/E: 446.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
ViaSat, Inc. employs 7,000 people — $661K of revenue per employee.
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Why it matters — The article does not mention ViaSat, so it offers no company-specific information for VSAT watchers.
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 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 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.
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.
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. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, ViaSat, Inc. ranks 63 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 (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +48.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ViaSat, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 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 +126.5% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 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.
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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
