Vsat.O
VSAT.O designs, develops, and sells satellite communication systems and services, primarily targeting enterprise and government customers.
Business. VSAT.O is a technology company operating in the Communications & Networking industry, primarily engaged in the sale of communications and networking products. The firm is classified within the Technology Equipment sector and focuses on providing solutions for telecommunications and enterprise networking needs. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.
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- Company
- EarningsQ1 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressJonathan Jackson — ViaSat, Inc. - Common Stock2026-01-22 · Democrat · IL · Purchase · $50,001 - $100,000
- CongressDebbie Wasserman Schultz — ViaSat, Inc. - Common Stock2025-07-18 · Democrat · FL · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressDebbie Wasserman Schultz — ViaSat, Inc. - Common Stock2024-10-23 · Democrat · FL · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
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VSAT.O is a technology company operating in the Communications & Networking industry, primarily engaged in the sale of communications and networking products. The firm is classified within the Technology Equipment sector and focuses on providing solutions for telecommunications and enterprise networking needs. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.
VSAT.O's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company holds $1.61 billion in cash and equivalents, but this is offset by $7.04 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position that is negative. The liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.72, suggesting the company can cover its short-term obligations but may face challenges in the long term.
Profitability metrics for VSAT.O are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -12.63% and a return on assets (ROA) of -3.72%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of capital, which is a concern for investors. The operating margin is negative, with an operating loss of $197.29 million, and the net loss of $574.96 million further underscores the company's financial distress.
VSAT.O's revenue is concentrated in a few key segments and geographic regions, though specific details on segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data. The company's exposure to enterprise and government customers suggests a potential for stable demand, but also a risk of revenue concentration if key clients reduce spending.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. The negative net income and operating loss suggest that the company is not currently in a growth phase and may require significant operational improvements or strategic shifts to achieve profitability.
Risk factors for VSAT.O include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the risk of dilution is assessed as low. The company's negative net cash position and high debt levels increase its financial risk, and any further capital raising could lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity.
Recent events and filings indicate that VSAT.O is under pressure to improve its financial performance. The company's stock is currently trading at $66.99, with a market cap of $9.10 billion. Analysts have provided a range of price targets, with a mean of $55.50 and a median of $50.50, suggesting a generally bearish outlook.
- VSAT.O is experiencing significant financial distress, with a net loss of $574.96 million and a negative return on equity of -12.63%.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.72, but its net cash position is negative after accounting for long-term debt.
- VSAT.O's profitability metrics are weak, indicating that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of capital.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data.
- Analysts have provided a range of price targets, with a mean of $55.50 and a median of $50.50, suggesting a generally bearish outlook.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -1,05 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,7B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 127,0M USD |
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director · employee stock option (right to buy) → common stockDisposed 2 500 @ $37,43exercise · 2026-06-08
- Director · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 10 307exercise · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 2 500exercise · 2026-06-07
- Director, Chairman and CEO · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 21 011exercise · 2026-06-07
- Director, Chairman and CEO · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 46 569exercise · 2026-06-07
- Director, Chairman and CEO · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 34 926exercise · 2026-06-07
- Director, Chairman and CEO · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 103 621grant · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Commercial · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 8 333exercise · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Commercial · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 6 250exercise · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Commercial · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 21 298grant · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 4 417exercise · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 9 804exercise · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 7 353exercise · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 28 670grant · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 203exercise · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 4 505grant · 2026-06-07
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 2 833exercise · 2026-06-07
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 16 383grant · 2026-06-07
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 8 191grant · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 3 681exercise · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 8 333exercise · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 6 250exercise · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 24 574grant · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · restricted stock unit → common stockAcquired 8 191grant · 2026-06-07
- SVP, General Counsel · restricted stock unit → common stockDisposed 3 681exercise · 2026-06-07
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- VSAT.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Viasat Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,14 %$263M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$219M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$143M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$30M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$97M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$68M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$84M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$178M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$265M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$64M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,01 %$578M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$15M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$36M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$187M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$49M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Pete W CatalenaSenior Vice President
Insider activity
- SVP, Chief Financial Officer · $.0001 par value common stockSold 2 000 @ $61,80$124K · 2026-06-22
- SVP, Chief Financial Officer · $.0001 par value common stockSold 1 000 @ $63,62$64K · 2026-06-22
- SVP, Chief Financial Officer · $.0001 par value common stockSold 1 000 @ $62,42$62K · 2026-06-22
- Director · $.0001 par value common stockSold 2 500 @ $69,00$172K · 2026-06-08
- Director, Chairman and CEO · $.0001 par value common stockSold 115 035 @ $63,95$7,4M · 2026-06-08
- Director, Chairman and CEO · $.0001 par value common stockSold 4 100 @ $69,00$283K · 2026-06-08
- Director, Chairman and CEO · $.0001 par value common stockSold 120 895 @ $65,48$7,9M · 2026-06-08
- Director, Chairman and CEO · $.0001 par value common stockSold 10 390 @ $66,48$691K · 2026-06-08
- Director, Chairman and CEO · $.0001 par value common stockSold 149 580 @ $64,56$9,7M · 2026-06-08
- Director · $.0001 par value common stockOther 2 500 @ $37,43$94K · 2026-06-08
- SVP, Pres Commercial · $.0001 par value common stockOther 6 250 · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Commercial · $.0001 par value common stockOther 2 938 @ $67,18$197K · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 4 417 · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 1 585 @ $67,18$106K · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 9 804 · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 4 961 @ $67,18$333K · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 7 353 · 2026-06-07
- SVP, Pres Viasat Government · $.0001 par value common stockOther 3 742 @ $67,18$251K · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · $.0001 par value common stockOther 203 · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · $.0001 par value common stockOther 72 @ $67,18$5K · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · $.0001 par value common stockOther 2 500 · 2026-06-07
- Chief Accounting Officer · $.0001 par value common stockOther 898 @ $67,18$60K · 2026-06-07
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy · $.0001 par value common stockOther 2 833 · 2026-06-07
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy · $.0001 par value common stockOther 707 @ $67,18$47K · 2026-06-07
- CTO, SVP Engineering · $.0001 par value common stockOther 3 681 · 2026-06-07
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From filings & derived data- Operating income (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 210.9%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 15.8%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 2.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2026-03-31): -0.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 94.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 94.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 94.4%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2026-03-31 vs 2025-03-31): 75.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (annual): USD 108.12MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 4.64BSEC XBRL filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 4.27BSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD -34.09MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 1.59BSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 360.25MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 164.91MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 104.8MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 2.13xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 2.25xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.5%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.4%Derived (calculated)