Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers fixed broadband services, including broadband Internet access and voice over Internet protocol services under the Exede and WildBlue brands to consumers and businesses; in-flight Internet and aviation software services to commercial airlines; mobile broadband services comprising network management and high-speed Internet connectivity services for customers using airborne, maritime, and ground mobile satellite systems; and enterprise broadband services. As of March 31, 2017, this segment provided broadband Internet services to approximately 659,000 consumer and small business subscribers. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed satellite networks comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals designed to access Ka-band broadband services; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; and antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas. This segment also provides design and technology services, including analysis, design, development, and specification of satellites and ground systems; ASIC and MMIC design; and wide area network compression for enterprise networks. The company's Government Systems segment offers government satellite communication systems, including various mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems, and antenna systems; cybersecurity and information assurance products and services; and tactical radio and information distribution systems to enable real-time collection and dissemination of secure real-time digital information between command centers, communications nodes, ground and maritime platforms, and airborne intelligence and defense platforms. Viasat, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:VSAT
CUSIP92552V10
Phone760-476-2200
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.53
Current Ratio1.31
Quick Ratio0.89
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-74.77
Forward P/E Ratio-65.61
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.59 billion
Price / Sales2.38
Cash Flow$3.5003 per share
Price / Cash18.37
Book Value$31.38 per share
Price / Book2.05
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.86)
Net Income$-67,300,000.00
Net Margins-4.22%
Return on Equity-2.56%
Return on Assets-1.44%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,200
Outstanding Shares58,910,000
ViaSat (NASDAQ:VSAT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is ViaSat's stock symbol?
ViaSat trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VSAT."
How were ViaSat's earnings last quarter?
ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 24th. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.45) by $0.40. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $439.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $424.47 million. ViaSat had a negative net margin of 4.22% and a negative return on equity of 2.56%. ViaSat's revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.32 earnings per share. View ViaSat's Earnings History.
When is ViaSat's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VSAT?
9 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for ViaSat's stock. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $89.00. On average, they expect ViaSat's share price to reach $73.3750 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for ViaSat.
Who are some of ViaSat's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to ViaSat include Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT), Commscope (COMM), ARRIS International (ARRS), Echostar (SATS), Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Casa Systems (CASA), Mitel Networks (MITL), Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (LORL), CalAmp (CAMP), Comtech Telecomm. (CMTL), Sierra Wireless (SWIR), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), Energous (WATT), Harmonic (HLIT) and Ceragon Networks (CRNT).
Who are ViaSat's key executives?
ViaSat's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Mark D. Dankberg, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Richard A. Baldridge, Pres, COO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Mark J. Miller, Co-Founder, Exec. VP & CTO (Age 58)
- Ms. Shawn Lynn Duffy, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 48)
- Mr. Keven K. Lippert, Pres of Broadband Services & Chief Legal Officer (Age 45)
Has ViaSat been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about VSAT stock has trended somewhat negative recently, according to Accern. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. ViaSat earned a news sentiment score of 0.00 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 44.10 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are ViaSat's major shareholders?
ViaSat's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.14%), Franklin Resources Inc. (3.71%), New South Capital Management Inc. (3.51%), Millennium Management LLC (2.55%), Fiduciary Management Inc. WI (1.97%) and Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (1.90%). Company insiders that own ViaSat stock include B Allen Lay, Bruce Leroy Dirks, Harvey White, Jeffrey M Nash, John P Stenbit, Ken Allen Peterman, Keven K Lippert, Kevin J Harkenrider, Mark D Dankberg, Richard A Baldridge, Robert James Blair, Shawn Lynn Duffy and Toro Melinda Michele Del. View Institutional Ownership Trends for ViaSat.
Which institutional investors are selling ViaSat stock?
VSAT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sei Investments Co., New South Capital Management Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, FIL Ltd, Hood River Capital Management LLC, Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN, Cove Street Capital LLC and BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA. Company insiders that have sold ViaSat company stock in the last year include B Allen Lay, Harvey White, Jeffrey M Nash, John P Stenbit, Ken Allen Peterman, Keven K Lippert, Kevin J Harkenrider, Mark D Dankberg, Richard A Baldridge, Robert James Blair and Toro Melinda Michele Del. View Insider Buying and Selling for ViaSat.
Which institutional investors are buying ViaSat stock?
VSAT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fiduciary Management Inc. WI, BlackRock Inc., Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp, Franklin Resources Inc., Firsthand Capital Management Inc., Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Engineers Gate Manager LP and California Public Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for ViaSat.
How do I buy shares of ViaSat?
Shares of VSAT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is ViaSat's stock price today?
One share of VSAT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $64.30.
How big of a company is ViaSat?
ViaSat has a market capitalization of $3.77 billion and generates $1.59 billion in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $-67,300,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.86) on an earnings per share basis. ViaSat employs 5,200 workers across the globe.
How can I contact ViaSat?
ViaSat's mailing address is 6155 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD CA, 92009. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 760-476-2200 or via email at [email protected]
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