Viasat's top line has plateaued near $1.2B with gross margin recovering to 35.7% in 2026Q1, yet persistent net losses (seven of ten quarters) and a $6.9B debt load (D/E 1.45) keep the equity story fragile.
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Revenue has been flat near $1.2B with gross margin swinging from 25.2% in 2025Q4 to 35.7% in 2026Q1, while net losses persist in seven of the last ten quarters, including -$51.7M in 2026Q1.
The completion of the ViaSat-3 three-satellite constellation removes operational overhangs and enhances global coverage, driving stock appreciation.
The ongoing strategic review to separate government and commercial businesses could unlock $11 billion of value within the current market cap.
VSAT's stock has appreciated by 351.6% due to improving market sentiment and operational progress, highlighting investor confidence.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | -$0.32+23.9% vs -$0.42 | $1.2B-1.8% vs $1.2B |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | -$0.38-19.8% vs -$0.32 | $1.2B-3.6% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 May 28, 2026 | $0.41+235.2% vs -$0.30 | $1.2B-2.0% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.18+280.0% vs -$0.10 | $1.2B-0.9% vs $1.2B |
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT - Get Free Report) SVP Craig Miller sold 22,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.19, for a total value of $1,579,275.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 41,570 shares in the company, valued at approximately
Viasat NASDAQ: VSAT reported fiscal second-quarter revenue growth driven by its defense business, but said commercial aviation revenue is expected to decline in fiscal 2028 as customer announcements affect part of its business over time.
The headline numbers for ViaSat (VSAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Viasat, Inc. (VSAT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63.95 | $8.81B | -255.80 | 2.67% | -2.07% | -2.07% | — | |
| $94.27 | $8.53B | -34.14 | -99.96% | -3648.31% | -22.91% | 0.05% | |
| $84.32 | $10.86B | -147.85 | 9.04% | -26.61% | -23.31% | 0.1% | |
| $44.04 | $4.67B | 29.42 | 4.93% | 18.06% | 32.93% | 1.32% | |
| $7.19 | $542.64M | 18.87 | 47.87% | 6.21% | 6.14% | — | |
| $259.89 | $48.42B | 23.76 | 2.53% | 8.76% | 10.05% | 1.84% |
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 4, 2026·SEC
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Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) reported $4.66B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.64B in fiscal year 2025. That is 9628% more than the $47.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) grew revenue by 1.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) reported a net loss of $96.6M over the trailing twelve months.
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) had a return on equity (ROE) of -2.1% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) generated $1.01B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
