Viasat Inc (VSAT) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Viasat Inc (VSAT) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, VSAT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
Viasat Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $9.22B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 13 Communications Services, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VSAT is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.7% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How VSAT ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Viasat Inc (VSAT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Communications Services, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $9.22B | 3/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.99x | 8/9 |
| EPS | $-0.20 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $33.68 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $33.58 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -0.6% | 3/10 |
| ROA | -0.2% | 5/13 |
| ROIC | 0.8% | 6/12 |
| Operating Margin | 2.4% | 7/13 |
| Net Margin | -0.6% | 5/12 |
| EBT Margin | 2.7% | 6/14 |
| Tax Rate | 105.1% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68x | 9/18 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.52x | 7/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.24x | 4/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.26x | 5/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.6x | 5/15 |
| Working Capital | $1.25B | 3/18 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.59B | 1/17 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 56.8% | 1/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.31x | 8/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.2x | 8/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.6x | 7/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 59 days | 5/12 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.62B | 2/13 |
| Operating Income | $108M | 2/16 |
| Net Income | -$29M | 10/13 |
| R&D Expense | $176M | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $992M | 2/12 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VSAT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 138M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.10B | 20.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.74B | 11.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $744M | 4.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $294M | 1.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $10.39B | 68.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.56B | 10.4% of assets |
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Viasat Inc (VSAT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Viasat Inc (Communications Services, NEC): 20 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VSAT Viasat Inc | ▶ | $9.22B |
| ECHO Echostar Corp | ▼ | $26.60B |
| GSAT Globalstar, Inc. | ▼ | $10.71B |
| IRDM Iridium Communications Inc. | ▶ | $4.95B |
| CALX Calix, Inc | ▶ | $2.29B |
| CCOI Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $439M |
| GOGO Gogo Inc. | ▲ | $295M |
| KVHI Kvh Industries Inc \De\ | ▲ | $115M |
| UCL Ucloudlink Group Inc. | ▶ | $89M |
| IOTR Iothree Ltd | ▶ | $51M |
| ELWT Elauwit Connection, Inc. | ▲ | $36M |
| HMMR Hammer Technology Holdings Corp. | ▲ | $6M |
| OBAI Our Bond, Inc. | ▼ | $6M |
| ASTS Ast Spacemobile, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| BZFD Buzzfeed, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| FABC Fabric.Ai, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| KTEL Konatel, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| MAJI Nextel Medical Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| SPIR Spire Global, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| TSAT Telesat Corp | ▶ | N/A |
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Viasat Inc (VSAT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Viasat Inc (VSAT) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, VSAT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4004 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Viasat Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VSAT is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Viasat Inc forecasts updated?
Viasat Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Viasat Inc's industry peers?
20 issuers in our coverage, VSAT included, share the SEC industry code Communications Services, NEC. The largest are: Echostar Corp (ECHO), Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), Calix, Inc (CALX), Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), Gogo Inc. (GOGO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.