Viasat (VSAT)
Market Price (10/23/2025): $34.73 | Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment
Viasat (VSAT)
Market Price (10/23/2025): $34.73Market Cap: $4.6 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Communications Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -91% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -111 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.4% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 130% | |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 311%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 226% | ||
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -18% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22% |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -91% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -111 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.4% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 130% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 311%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 226% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 73% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -18% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
VSAT Stock
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| VSAT Return | -55% | 36% | -29% | -12% | -70% | 306% | -51% |
| Peers Return | 39% | 30% | -23% | 15% | 13% | 10% | 99% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 106% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| VSAT Win Rate | 25% | 67% | 50% | 50% | 17% | 56% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 63% | 32% | 45% | 50% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| VSAT Max Drawdown | -62% | -3% | -41% | -51% | -76% | -12% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -37% | -8% | -31% | -17% | -19% | -22% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: QCOM, MSI, NTAP, QRVO, ADTN. See VSAT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/22/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | VSAT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -76.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 332.8% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -62.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 168.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -29.6% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 42.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 105 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -57.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 134.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 549 days | 1480 days |
Compare to QCOM, MSI, NTAP, QRVO, ADTN
In The Past
Viasat's stock fell -76.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/5/2021. A -76.9% loss requires a 332.8% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.4% | 1.4% | -6.7% |
| 09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.1% | 11.1% | -0.6% |
| 09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.7% | 11.7% | -1.8% |
| 09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.7% | 11.7% | -13.4% |
| 09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.2% | 3.2% | -0.3% |
| 07312025 | VSAT | Viasat | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 123.3% | 123.3% | 0.0% |
| 01312025 | VSAT | Viasat | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 72.3% | 281.3% | -20.0% |
| 06302022 | VSAT | Viasat | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.7% | 34.7% | -14.7% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09302025 | ADBE | Adobe | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.4% | 1.4% | -6.7% |
| 09302025 | CRM | Salesforce | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.1% | 11.1% | -0.6% |
| 09302025 | MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.7% | 11.7% | -1.8% |
| 09262025 | POWI | Power Integrations | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.7% | 11.7% | -13.4% |
| 09262025 | ROP | Roper Technologies | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 3.2% | 3.2% | -0.3% |
| 07312025 | VSAT | Viasat | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 123.3% | 123.3% | 0.0% |
| 01312025 | VSAT | Viasat | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | 72.3% | 281.3% | -20.0% |
| 06302022 | VSAT | Viasat | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.7% | 34.7% | -14.7% |
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Peer Comparisons for Viasat
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 103.72 |
| Mkt Cap | 15.9 |
| Rev LTM | 5,577 |
| Op Inc LTM | 827 |
| FCF LTM | 1,123 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 988 |
| CFO LTM | 1,427 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,150 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 3.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 4.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 13.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 12.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 22.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 21.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 18.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 18.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 15.9 |
| P/S | 2.9 |
| P/EBIT | 15.1 |
| P/E | 18.0 |
| P/CFO | 12.2 |
| Total Yield | 2.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.6% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 6.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 30.7% |
| 12M Rtn | -0.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 31.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -4.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 1.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 6.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -16.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -44.9% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication services | 3,142 | 1,705 | |||
| Defense and advanced technologies | 1,142 | 851 | |||
| Elimination of intersegment revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Commercial networks | 512 | 321 | 345 | ||
| Government systems | 716 | 731 | 1,138 | ||
| Satellite services | 1,189 | 869 | 827 | ||
| Total | 4,284 | 2,556 | 2,417 | 1,921 | 2,309 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense and advanced technologies | 154 | 63 | |||
| Elimination of intersegment operating profits (losses) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | -227 | -30 | -29 | -5 | -8 |
| Communication services | -817 | -189 | |||
| Commercial networks | -209 | -206 | -187 | ||
| Corporate | 0 | 0 | |||
| Government systems | 93 | 140 | 226 | ||
| Satellite services | 32 | 26 | 7 | ||
| Total | -890 | -156 | -113 | -46 | 38 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 8/5/2025 | 30.7% | 21.0% | 41.4% |
| 5/20/2025 | -4.9% | -12.3% | 22.4% |
| 2/6/2025 | 19.5% | -3.0% | 1.2% |
| 11/6/2024 | -7.8% | -23.2% | -14.4% |
| 8/7/2024 | 37.8% | -5.6% | -3.9% |
| 5/21/2024 | -16.5% | -16.1% | -28.7% |
| 2/6/2024 | -18.2% | -16.6% | -15.5% |
| 11/8/2023 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 36.3% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| # Negative | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| Median Negative | -11.1% | -6.0% | -18.4% |
| Max Positive | 37.8% | 26.4% | 41.4% |
| Max Negative | -19.3% | -23.2% | -31.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8082025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5272025 | 10-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2102025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8092024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5292024 | 10-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2092024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8092023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5222023 | 10-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2092023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5312022 | 10-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2072022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11092021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | BALDRIDGE RICHARD A | 9152025 | Sell | 31.00 | 100,000 | 3,099,900 | 6,111,794 | Form | |
| 1 | TRITON LUXTOPHOLDING SARL | 2122025 | Sell | 9.00 | 3,750,000 | 33,750,000 | 43,158,006 | Form | |
| 2 | ONTARIO TEACHERS PENSION PLAN BOARD | 2122025 | Sell | 9.00 | 3,750,000 | 33,750,000 | 43,158,006 | Form | |
| 3 | CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (4) Inc. | 2112025 | Sell | 9.00 | 3,750,000 | 33,750,000 | 43,158,006 | Form | |
| 4 | MILLER MARK J | EVP, Chief Technical Officer | 12162024 | Sell | 9.21 | 3,564 | 32,824 | 3,226,733 | Form |
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