VSAT Should I Buy
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Viasat Inc (VSAT) is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this moment. While the stock has potential upside due to analyst upgrades and upcoming satellite launches, the current financial performance, pre-market price drop, and lack of strong trading signals suggest waiting for a more favorable entry point.
The stock's MACD is negative and expanding downward, indicating bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 49.245, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). Key support is at 44.5, and resistance is at 49.366. Pre-market price is $44.74, down 2.89%, which is close to the support level.
Analyst upgrades with increased price targets (Deutsche Bank: $48, Morgan Stanley: $51).
Upcoming satellite launches and potential spinoff of Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, which could unlock shareholder value.
Financial performance shows a significant drop in net income (-115.76% YoY) and EPS (-114.63% YoY) in Q3
Pre-market price drop of 2.89%, indicating potential short-term weakness.
Neutral trading sentiment from hedge funds and insiders.
In Q3 2026, revenue increased by 2.96% YoY to $1.16 billion, but net income dropped significantly by -115.76% YoY to $24.97 million. EPS also declined by -114.63% YoY to $0.18. Gross margin improved slightly to 27.13%, up 3.00% YoY.
Deutsche Bank upgraded VSAT to Buy with a price target of $48, citing the spinoff of its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment and upcoming satellite launches. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $51 but maintained an Equal Weight rating, reflecting mixed sentiment.
