NASDAQ:VSTA Vasta Platform (VSTA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $3.26 +0.06 (+1.88%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.23▼$3.3350-Day Range$3.10▼$4.1852-Week Range$3.05▼$5.65Volume1,792 shsAverage Volume13,455 shsMarket Capitalization$269.44 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$5.75 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Vasta Platform MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside76.4% Upside$5.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish0.57% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth43.48%From $0.23 to $0.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.00 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector195th out of 339 stocksEducational Services Industry15th out of 23 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVasta Platform has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $5.75, Vasta Platform has a forecasted upside of 76.4% from its current price of $3.26.Amount of Analyst CoverageVasta Platform has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.57% of the float of Vasta Platform has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVasta Platform has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vasta Platform has recently increased by 2.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVasta Platform does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVasta Platform does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VSTA. Previous Next N/A News and Social Media Coverage Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vasta Platform insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.00% of the stock of Vasta Platform is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 17.31% of the stock of Vasta Platform is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vasta Platform are expected to grow by 43.48% in the coming year, from $0.23 to $0.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vasta Platform is -17.16, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vasta Platform is -17.16, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVasta Platform has a P/B Ratio of 0.30. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) StockVasta Platform Limited, an education company, provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools operating in the K-12 education sector in Brazil. The company operates in two segments, Content & EdTech Platform and Digital Platform. The Content & EdTech Platform segment offers core and complementary educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems, and other complimentary educational services. The Digital Platform segment provides physical and digital e-commerce platforms, and other digital services. As of December 31, 2021, it had 4,508 partner schools with 1,335 thousand students. The company also sells textbooks, as well as operates an e-commerce channel for the sale of educational content, such as textbooks, school materials, stationery, and others; and offers university admission preparatory exam courses. It serves various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, administrators, and private school owners. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.Read More Receive VSTA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vasta Platform and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VSTA Stock News HeadlinesMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Analysis: Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) versus Zhongchao (NASDAQ:ZCMD)May 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What's Concerning About Vasta Platform's (NASDAQ:VSTA) Returns On CapitalJune 3, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Sell Every Stock, Except ONE (Ticker Revealed)We saw one of the longest bull markets in history, with the S&P surging well over 800% But now the chickens have come home to roost. However, Jeff Clark couldn’t care less because he ignores almost every single stock in the market.May 11, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVasta Platform reports Q1 resultsMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform First Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsMay 11, 2023 | msn.comVasta Platform: Limited Upside Catalysts In The Near TermMay 10, 2023 | msn.comVasta Platform Earnings PreviewMay 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVasta Platform (VSTA) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayJune 3, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Sell Every Stock, Except ONE (Ticker Revealed)We saw one of the longest bull markets in history, with the S&P surging well over 800% But now the chickens have come home to roost. However, Jeff Clark couldn’t care less because he ignores almost every single stock in the market.May 8, 2023 | businesswire.comCORRECTING and REPLACING Vasta Platform Limited to Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 11, 2023May 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited to Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 11, 2023April 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Short Interest UpdateApril 20, 2023 | morningstar.comVasta Platform Ltd Class AApril 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarket Cool On Vasta Platform Limited's (NASDAQ:VSTA) RevenuesMarch 27, 2023 | insidermonkey.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 23, 2023 | msn.comVasta Platform CEO Mario Ghio steps down after ~30 years with companyMarch 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 ResultsMarch 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta announces CEO transition planMarch 22, 2023 | msn.comA Preview Of Vasta Platform's EarningsMarch 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) About To Shift From Loss To ProfitMarch 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comVasta Platform (VSTA) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayMarch 12, 2023 | businesswire.comVasta Platform Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on March 23, 2023February 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited's (NASDAQ:VSTA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 98% Above Its Share PriceDecember 27, 2022 | yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) shareholders have endured a 14% loss from investing in the stock a year agoNovember 13, 2022 | yahoo.comVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital EffectivelyNovember 12, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Reports Q3 Loss, Misses Revenue EstimatesSee More Headlines VSTA Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VSTA Company Calendar Last Earnings11/11/2021Today6/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/10/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSTA CUSIPN/A CIK1792829 Webwww.vastaedu.com.br PhoneN/AFaxN/AEmployees1,926Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$5.75 High Stock Price Forecast$6.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$5.50 Forecasted Upside/Downside+74.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.19) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio14.35 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-10,570,000.00 Net Margins-6.34% Pretax Margin-10.28% Return on Equity0.23% Return on Assets0.14% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16 Current Ratio1.82 Quick Ratio1.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$244.87 million Price / Sales1.11 Cash Flow$0.77 per share Price / Cash Flow4.30 Book Value$10.79 per share Price / Book0.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares82,650,000Free Float80,997,000Market Cap$272.75 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.15 Key ExecutivesMr. Mario Ghio Junior (Age 53)CEO & Director Mr. Cesar Augusto Silva (Age 46)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Guilherme Alves Melega (Age 47)Chief Operating Officer Key CompetitorsYoudaoNYSE:DAOGaotu TecheduNYSE:GOTUBitfarmsNASDAQ:BITFECARXNASDAQ:ECXHIVE Blockchain TechnologiesNASDAQ:HIVEView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipNewfoundland Capital ManagementSold 491,022 shares on 5/4/2023Ownership: 3.627%Van ECK Associates CorpSold 31,643 shares on 5/3/2023Ownership: 0.834%View All Institutional Transactions VSTA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vasta Platform stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vasta Platform in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VSTA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VSTA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VSTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vasta Platform's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Vasta Platform's stock. Their VSTA share price forecasts range from $5.50 to $6.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $5.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 74.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VSTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VSTA shares performed in 2023? Vasta Platform's stock was trading at $4.00 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VSTA shares have decreased by 17.5% and is now trading at $3.30. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Vasta Platform's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 10th 2023. View our VSTA earnings forecast. How were Vasta Platform's earnings last quarter? Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 11th. The company reported ($0.84) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.69. The business had revenue of $24.34 million for the quarter. Vasta Platform had a negative net margin of 6.34% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.23%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($999.00) earnings per share. What guidance has Vasta Platform issued on next quarter's earnings? Vasta Platform issued an update on its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $76.00 million-$79.85 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $88.28 million. What other stocks do shareholders of Vasta Platform own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vasta Platform investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), CVS Health (CVS), DocuSign (DOCU), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and GrowGeneration (GRWG). When did Vasta Platform IPO? (VSTA) raised $307 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 31st 2020. The company issued 18,600,000 shares at a price of $15.50-$17.50 per share. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley and Itau BBA served as the underwriters for the IPO and UBS Investment Bank and Bradesco BBI were co-managers. What is Vasta Platform's stock symbol? Vasta Platform trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VSTA." Who are Vasta Platform's major shareholders? Vasta Platform's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Newfoundland Capital Management (3.63%) and Van ECK Associates Corp (0.83%). How do I buy shares of Vasta Platform? Shares of VSTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Vasta Platform's stock price today? One share of VSTA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.30. How much money does Vasta Platform make? Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) has a market capitalization of $272.75 million and generates $244.87 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-10,570,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.19) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Vasta Platform have? The company employs 1,926 workers across the globe. How can I contact Vasta Platform? Vasta Platform's mailing address is AVENIDA PAULISTA 1106 10TH FLOOR BELA VISTA, SAO PAULO D5, 01310. The official website for the company is www.vastaedu.com.br. The company can be reached via email at ri@somoseducacao.com. This page (NASDAQ:VSTA) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Vasta Platform Limited Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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