Looking back on telecommunication services stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and its peers.
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Viasat's first quarter results fell short of Wall Street’s revenue and earnings expectations, with the market responding negatively to the update. Management cited headwinds in key segments, most notably a continued decline in fixed residential broadband and slower-than-hoped progress in maritime installations. CEO Mark Dankberg acknowledged the competitive pressures, particularly in aviation services, and pointed to double-digit growth in the Defense & Advanced Technologies (DAT) business as a
Viasat Incorporated (NASDAQ:VSAT) ranks among the best technology growth stocks to buy under $100. Following Viasat Incorporated (NASDAQ:VSAT)’s fourth-quarter 2026 results and fiscal 2027 outlook, Barclays reaffirmed an Equalweight rating and a price target of $49 for the company’s shares on May 29. Viasat Incorporated (NASDAQ:VSAT) reported revenue of $1.2 billion, which, while 2.4% less […]
Viasat (NasdaqGS:VSAT) has secured a major U.S. Space Force contract under the Protected Tactical Satellite Global program. The company is partnering with Lockheed Martin to provide high bandwidth connectivity for NOAA's next generation Hurricane Hunter aircraft. These agreements expand Viasat's role in defense satellite communications and specialized government aviation missions. For investors watching Viasat, these deals come with the stock trading at $72.86 and a year to date return of...
Everyone likes Viasat stock today -- except for the investors who are selling it off.
Viasat's latest business update is causing some investors to reassess the stock.
Global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026 as sales rose 2.1% year on year to $1.17 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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VSAT's Q4 FY26 revenues and earnings miss estimates, even as broadband demand, defense growth and a bigger backlog lift results.
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Moby summary of Viasat, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call
Viasat Inc (VSAT) reports a 15% increase in backlog and strategic progress in satellite deployment, despite facing revenue declines in key segments.
Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) reported record backlog, modest revenue growth and positive free cash flow for fiscal 2026, while executives said the satellite communications company is positioning for growth from new satellite capacity, defense technology programs and a planned shared space infrastructure ven
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The headline numbers for ViaSat (VSAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
ViaSat (VSAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -107.90% and -2.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Thursday evening, Viasat reported fiscal fourth-quarter Ebitda of $370 million from sales of $1.2 billion. Wall Street was looking for a $383 million and $1.2 billion, respectively, according to FactSet
Global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026 as sales rose 2.1% year on year to $1.17 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.02 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) jumped 4.2% in the morning session after the company, along with Intelsat General Communications, secured a major contract from the U.S. Space Force.
Viasat (VSAT) has surged 839% over the past year, with strong technical momentum and a Trend Seeker “Buy” signal since April. VSAT trades at $86.25, well above its 50-day moving average, but fundamentals show a lofty valuation and mixed analyst sentiment. Analysts project modest revenue growth and a sharp earnings...
Global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) will be reporting results this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what to look for.
Shares of global satellite communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) jumped 9.4% in the morning session after the U.S. Space Force awarded the company and a partner a combined $437.7 million contract to provide space vehicles for its Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program.
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.
Viasat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety is a flight deck solution that, among other things, supports communications with Air Traffic Control and assists an airline operator with engine monitoring, fuel efficiency, real-time weather, telemedicine, and preventive maintenance.
The carrier plans to outfit its Airbus narrowbody fleet starting in early 2027, joining United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines in selecting SpaceX's service
The European commission is set to allocate two thirds of lucrative mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the rest available for non-European rivals such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business Leo, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. The EU executive will next year allocate mobile satellite spectrum currently used by American companies Viasat and EchoStar and which is due to expire in May 2027.
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