Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) shares climbed 6.8% to $72.01 as of October 10, 2026, a significant gain from the prior close of $67.41. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for VSAT. Below, we break down what changed for VSAT, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
VSAT climbed 6.8% to $72.01
VSAT climbed 6.8% in its latest session, moving from $67.41 to $72.01.
ValuationMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.3×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$9.9B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$94
+30.9% vs price
Price chart
Sep 9 – Oct 9
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What it means for Viasat, Inc. investors
For Viasat, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Strong 6.8% price move; Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) moved +6.01% from $69.51 to $73.69 on 2026-07-21. Weighing against that: Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) moved -5.46% from $73.56 to $69.54 on 2026-07-13; Viasat fell 4.14% intraday to $82.71 after missing Q1 CY2026 sales expectations and reporting weaker Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings, with revenue growth slowing significantly versus historical trends. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $94.29, implying +30.9% upside from $72.01. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (61/100). With earnings roughly 27 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
VSAT price reaction
VSAT last traded at $72.01, up $4.60 (+6.82%) from the previous close of $67.41. The session traded on 1.3× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $67.41 and $76.38, and it currently sits about 51% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Viasat, Inc. (VSAT)
The consensus analyst price target on Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) is $94.29, 30.9% above the recent $72.01. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 1 maintain, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on VSAT line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $94.29 implies +30.9% upside from $72.01.
+The Street's most bullish target is $140.00 (+94.4%).
+Strong 6.8% price move.
+Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) moved +6.01% from $69.51 to $73.69 on 2026-07-21.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $49.00 (-32.0%).
−Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) moved -5.46% from $73.56 to $69.54 on 2026-07-13.
−Viasat fell 4.14% intraday to $82.71 after missing Q1 CY2026 sales expectations and reporting weaker Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings, with revenue growth slowing significantly versus historical trends.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
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Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 9, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Viasat fell 3.68% to $68.26, citing an active spectrum dispute tied to satellite coordination and mixed investor sentiment following a recent options surge (Yahoo Finance). The decline comes 29 days ahead of earnings, with no volume confirmation yet available this early in the session.
Viasat rebounded +6.32% to $74.20, driven by investor enthusiasm around recent defense contract wins and satellite capacity expansion. The company secured a U.S. Marine Corps multi-orbit connectivity award valued up to $307 million and activated the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite for Americas coverage, according to the web catalyst. Volume stood at 1.4M shares (0.85x normal for this time of day), indicating moderate participation.
News2026-10-05-3.1%
VSAT shares declined 3.1% to $69.79, trading well above GF Value estimate of $18.75.
Material / Earnings2026-09-09-6.9%
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) moved -7.38% from $78.13 to $72.36 on September 9, 2026. The decline reflects ongoing market caution from recent mixed earnings results, competitive pressure from low-Earth orbit (LEO) providers like SpaceX, and weakness in Viasat's commercial communication services and residential fixed broadband segments.
Viasat rallied 6.07% to $76.07 following momentum tied to the commercial entry into service of its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite across the Asia-Pacific region in early September 2026, according to web sources tracking the company's multi-orbit broadband expansion. The move also reflects broader institutional interest in space-adjacent tech equities and ongoing confidence in Viasat's defense contracts, including the U.S. Space Force's Protected Tactical Satellite-Global program. Volume remains below average at 0.54x expected pace 360 minutes into the session.
Filings2026-09-04+5.0%
Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) filed a new 8-K on September 4, 2026. We checked the filing for material events — the specific disclosure has not been detailed in the available audit data.
Viasat announced an expansion of its government space-communications business through a new partnership with Rocket Lab to enhance low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities, according to Yahoo Finance. The stock rose 6.10% to $70.32 intraday. Volume stood at 1.04M shares (0.67x average for this time of day), suggesting below-average turnover accompanying the move.
Viasat stock declined 4.83% to $69.22 following insider selling activity and a fiscal Q1 2027 revenue miss reported earlier in August, per Benzinga and Yahoo Finance. The company posted $1.16B in revenue versus $1.2B consensus, with a 4% decline in its Defense and Advanced Technology segment. Trading volume stands at 0.54x the time-adjusted average, suggesting below-average participation in the selloff.
In-depth VSAT event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of VSAT's most significant sessions.
VSAT climbed 6.8% to $72.01. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did VSAT stock rise?
VSAT gained 6.82% ($4.60) versus the prior close of $67.41, last trading at $72.01 on 1.3× average volume.
When is Viasat, Inc.'s next earnings date?
VSAT's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-06 — about 27 days away.
What is the analyst price target for VSAT?
The consensus analyst price target for VSAT is $94.29, about 30.9% above the current $72.01. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 1 maintain, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks VSAT
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared VSAT-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for VSAT, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 10, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
