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VSAT
About: Viasat Inc provides bandwidth technologies and services in three segments: satellite services: which provides satellite-based high-speed broadband services to consumers, enterprises, and commercial airlines; commercial networks: which develops end-to-end communication and connectivity systems; and government systems: which produces network-centric Internet Protocol-based secure government communication systems. A large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, it also has its presence in non U.S. countries.
Employees: 7,500
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
54% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 43 | Existing positions closed: 28
37% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 86 | Existing positions reduced: 63
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 203 [Q2] → 215 (+12) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q2] → 3 (+0) [Q3]
5.0% less ownership
Funds ownership: 91.77% [Q2] → 86.77% (-5.0%) [Q3]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.47B [Q2] → $1.32B (-$144M) [Q3]
19% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $15.3M | Put options by funds: $19M
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$9
16%
downside
Avg. target
$14
30%
upside
High target
$19
76%
upside
2 analyst ratings
1 positive
50%
1 neutral
50%
0 negative
0%
Needham Ryan Koontz 77% 1-year accuracy 74 / 96 met price target | 76%upside $19 | Buy Reiterated | 21 Jan 2025 |
Barclays Mathieu Robilliard 33% 1-year accuracy 1 / 3 met price target | 16%downside $9 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 20 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 hours ago
Viasat Secures $4.8B NASA Contract: Will This Benefit the Stock?
VSAT secures NSN Services contract to support NASA's direct-to-Earth communication needs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's December 2024 New Analysts
In December, we welcomed 29 new analysts to Seeking Alpha and in this article we are showcasing their stock picks and investment strategies. Five buy picks are highlighted on Viasat, Newmont, NeuroOne Medical, X-Fab Silicon Foundries, and ArcerlorMittal. Analysts' recommendations range from Strong Buy to Strong Sell, covering diverse sectors such as healthcare, technology, energy, and consumer goods.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Will Viasat's Non-Core Asset Sale for Core Focus Aid the Stock?
VSAT completes the divestiture of its Energy Services System Integration business to MAG Capital Partners to focus on core business growth.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Viasat Completes Sale of Energy Services Systems Integration Business
CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Energy Services System Integration (SI) business to US-based private investment firm MAG Capital Partners.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Viasat Selected by Defense Innovation Unit to Deliver Resilient Network Orchestration Software for Replicator Autonomous Systems
Viasat will provide flexible, software-defined networking technology for resilient command and control of all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver networking capability in support of the Replicator initiative by providing highly resilient command and control (C2) connectivity across unmanned systems.
Positive
MarketBeat
1 month ago
Signal Boost: 2 Key Satellite Stocks Driving Industry Growth
The global demand for seamless connectivity is soaring, fueling a multi-billion dollar boom in the satellite communication sector, which is projected to grow from $220 billion to $630 billion over the next seven years. This unprecedented growth is driven by the need for reliable communication access to even the most remote locations, and it presents a unique opportunity for investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
VSAT Showcased Advanced SATCOM Connectivity in UAE: Stock to Benefit?
Viasat successfully demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the UAE.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Viasat Secures $568M Defense Contract: Will This Benefit the Stock?
VSAT secures a five-year contract from the U.S. GSA with a total ceiling value of $568 million, aiming to advance the communication capabilities of the warfighters.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Message Received: Viasat Continues Direct-to-Device Showcase with First Demonstration in United Arab Emirates
Viasat and Skylo have shared messages from a mobile device over satellite for the first time in the country in collaboration with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA): marking the third major demo this quarter. CARLSBAD, Calif.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Viasat Awarded up to $568 Million IDIQ Contract from General Services Administration to Support C5ISR Capabilities for U.S. Defense Forces
Viasat will support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) technology modernization with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions CARLSBAD, Calif. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today it has received a five-year, sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) with a $568 million ceiling.
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