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Viasat Inc provides bandwidth technologies and services in three segments: satellite services: which provides satellite-based high-speed broadband services to consumers, enterprises, and commercial airlines; commercial networks: which develops end-to-end communication and connectivity systems; and government systems: which produces network-centric Internet Protocol-based secure government communication systems. A large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, it also has its presence in non U.S. countries.

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Shares of electronics and communication equipment stocks are trading lower amid overall tech weakness as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

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Shares of communication equipment stocks are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid an overall market reversal on US-China trade tensions.

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares traded higher premarket on Tuesday. On Monday, the company unveiled its next-generation IFC solution for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44678636/viasat-launches-amara-next-generation-in-flight-connectivity-solution-to-deliver-a-connected-exper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">commercial aviation, called Viasat Amara</a>.
This advanced offering is built on innovations in satellite network architecture, upgraded hardware and a suite of digital tools.
With smart network features and application-level data linking to satellites across various orbits, Viasat Amara offers scalable performance, enabling airlines to deliver a future-ready, enhanced passenger experience.
Viasat Amara merges Viasat's trusted technologies with a forward-looking innovation roadmap.
The solution integrates multi-network, multi-orbit systems to deliver guaranteed quality of service, adaptable business models and a premium suite of digital tools.
 &#8220;Airlines can truly take hold of the differentiating opportunities that in-flight connectivity presents,&#8221; said Meherwan Polad, SVP &amp; CCO, Viasat Commercial Services. &#8220;The monetization and brand boosting opportunities provided by our powerful digital products, such as Viasat Ads, accentuate this even further.&#8221;
On Monday, Viasat entered into an agreement with Telesat to incorporate Telesat Lightspeed's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ka-band capacity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44664274/viasat-advances-multi-orbit-services-roadmap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">into Viasat's multi-orbit network</a>.
This integration aims to enhance connectivity performance across Viasat's mobility and defense offerings, setting a new benchmark for service quality and global coverage.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>).
Price Action: VSAT shares are up 1.35% at $8.450 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following a volatile day of trading on Monday that led the indices to close on a mixed note. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher in premarket.
The sell-off that began on Thursday has driven the Nasdaq into bear market territory, whereas the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones continue to be in the correction zone.
As China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry said that it "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44677506/china-resolutely-opposes-trumps-50-tariff-threat-vows-countermeasures-as-trade-tensions-jolt-markets?_gl=1kzrvdi_gcl_auNzQyMjgxNjUuMTczNzYwNzI4NQ.._gaZGVsZXRlZA.._ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NDEwMDY0OS4yNDkuMC4xNzQ0MTAwNjQ5LjAuMC4w">resolutely opposes</a>" U.S. President Donald Trump‘s threat to impose additional 50% duties on Chinese imports, the ministry vowed to take countermeasures to protect its interests, intensifying trade tensions that have already triggered market turmoil.
Major indices were significantly down from recent highs as of Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 was 17.65% lower, the Nasdaq 100 was down 21.56%, and the Dow Jones declined 15.77%, following a week of tariff-driven selloffs.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.17% and the two-year bond was at 3.77%. However, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections showed markets pricing a 71.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, advanced in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 1.13% to $510.07, while the QQQ declined 1.09% to $428.30, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Real estate, materials, and utilities sectors led Monday&#8217;s S&amp;P 500 decline, pulling the U.S. stocks to a mixed close, with the Dow Jones falling for its third consecutive session.
Conversely, communication services and information technology stocks bucked the trend, closing higher.
Within tech, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares fell roughly 2.6%, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) lost 3.7%. Market volatility stemmed from Trump&#8217;s Truth Social post, threatening 50% U.S. tariffs on China following China&#8217;s 34% retaliatory tariffs.
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index reported a 0.7% month-over-month drop in March, consistent with February&#8217;s decline.
The Dow Jones index slumped 349 points or 0.91% to 37,965.60, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 0.23% to 5,062.25. Nasdaq Composite bucked the trend to end 0.099% higher at 15,603.26, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 0.92% to 1,810.14.
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Insights From Analysts:
Lawrence McDonald, founder of Bear Traps Report, calculates that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/04/44679299/trump-tariffs-triggers-historic-equity-wipeout-outpacing-covid-lehman-crashes-with-no-bond-rally-to-cushion-the-blow-says-lawrence-mcdonald"> Trump&#8217;s tariff-driven selloff</a> has obliterated $9 trillion in just six weeks, matching the COVID crash&#8217;s one-month losses and exceeding the 2008 Lehman collapse&#8217;s 12-month decline.
Only the 2022 inflation downturn saw greater losses, at $10 trillion over 11 months. Notably, unlike previous crises where bond yields plummeted, current 30-year yields remain high, near 4.5%, eliminating a traditional bond-market safety net. Reuters reports the global impact of these tariffs at a $10 trillion market wipeout.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What do Bonds Know? &#x2A;Last 20 years, large equity market risk-off events have &#8212; always &#8212; brought in &quot;flight to quality&quot; buyers of long duration U.S. Treasuries. Not this time. &#x2A;&#x2A;Book Ideas &#8211; &quot;How to Listen When Markets Speak&quot; on Amazon. <a href="https://t.co/naR2vpsuLr">pic.twitter.com/naR2vpsuLr</a>
&mdash; Lawrence McDonald (@Convertbond) <a href="https://twitter.com/Convertbond/status/1909236400127455548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The VIX sustained levels above 45 for two consecutive days, closing at 45.31 on Monday and 46.98 on Tuesday. As former Luby Asset Management CIO Bill Luby noted, this marks the first such occurrence since the 2008-09 Great Financial Crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Consecutive 45+ <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> closes are extremely rare. So rare that only two previous crises have included at least two 45+ closes in a row: the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-09 and the Pandemic of 2020.
&mdash; Bill Luby (@VIXandMore) <a href="https://twitter.com/VIXandMore/status/1909346105835634993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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A dramatic 118% surge in the VIX over three days marks its fifth-largest such spike. Creative Planning&#8217;s Charlie Bilello&#8216;s data shows that the two larger three-day VIX spikes of 176% in 2018 and 167% in 2015, preceded strong S&amp;P 500 returns over the following one to five years, leading Bilello to conclude that &#8220;high volatility/fear = opportunity&#8221;.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> increased 118% over the last 3 trading days, the 5th biggest 3-day spike ever. What has happened in the past following the biggest <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> spikes? Stocks have tended to bounce back with above-average returns over the next 1-5 years. High volatility/fear = opportunity. <a href="https://t.co/3X373zS1K8">pic.twitter.com/3X373zS1K8</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1909370006569206218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Bravos Research indicates a &#8220;risk-off&#8221; sentiment in the U.S. stock market, triggered by a gold-to-silver ratio breakout, currently at 99.59. This closely watched metric suggests investors are shifting from volatile silver to safe-haven gold, a pattern seen before the 2022, 2020, and 2008 market downturns.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">15/ This is what the gold-to-silver ratio looks like since 2020 It just broke out above a major basing pattern that had been forming since 2022 This is a risk-off signal, showing traders are moving away from the more volatile silver and into gold <a href="https://t.co/YlcE5Q0oVm">pic.twitter.com/YlcE5Q0oVm</a>
&mdash; Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/bravosresearch/status/1909253763153436992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>The NFIB optimism index for March will be out by 6:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 8:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) was up 1.31% in premarket on Tuesday before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 53 cents per share on revenue of $38 billion.</li>
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<li>RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) was down 0.19% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 49 cents per share on revenue of $1.51 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) rose 0.59% ahead of its earnings call after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $10.90 per share on revenue of $1.43 billion.</li>
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<li>Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) dropped 4.72% after posting downbeat results for its second quarter. The company reported quarterly sales of $762.1 million, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $898.530 million.</li>
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<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) surged 10.37% after reporting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Monday. Levi also said its 2025 guidance remains unchanged, other than to reflect its Dockers business as a discontinued operation, and does not reflect any impact from the recently announced tariffs.</li>
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<li>Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) advanced 3.14% after it announced the sale of its automotive Ethernet business to Infineon for $2.5 billion in cash.</li>
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<li>Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) was 1.32% higher after announcing the launch of Amara, its next-generation In-flight Connectivity (IFC) solution for commercial aviation.</li>
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<li>P10 Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PX#NYSE">PX</a>) moved 0.70% higher after acquiring Madrid-based Qualitas Equity Funds for $63 million. Qualitas manages roughly $1 billion in fee-paying assets for over 1,300 partners.</li>
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<li>Heavyweights, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 2.41%, Apple Inc. advanced 1.34%, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) gained 0.79%, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) was 2.04% higher, and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) climbed 1.89%.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.05% to hover around $60.73 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.82% to hover around $3,007.02 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,168.04 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.14% at the 103.111 level.
Asian markets rose on Tuesday. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index advanced. European markets were also higher in early trade.
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Wall Street Eyes Recovery As S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise After Trump's Tariff-Driven Selloff Wipes Out $9 Trillion In Six Weeks

Viasat Unveils Amara To Transform IFC With Multi-Orbit Satellite Networks, Digital Products, And Future-Proof Passenger Experiences

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YMnnk88SaZiOVf_KEV1udxhs9go7b9c0_wYgw10c40rbO3szCFQsG9HnHIPShuJwu1VK_KT5SA3GtTUz7OyMwPNhWAYYeVm9Ukskj6mBgBA=">Telesat</a> (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSAT#TSX">TSAT</a>), one of the world's largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=kt8vWF1cKmFp_eK2IhLnceE1qfW92gih5TtRbMmtzNxeooxQYyYR02wFZrTy6v0_DHmr1oo476DqzBQCyFB-BQ==">Viasat Inc</a>. has signed a substantial multi-year contract for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services. Under its multi-orbit strategy, Viasat plans to integrate Telesat Lightspeed into its services portfolio for aviation, maritime, enterprise and defense markets.

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Viasat Signs Multi-Year Contract With Telesat For Lightspeed LEO Services To Enhance Aviation, Maritime, Enterprise, And Defense Markets

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) on Thursday disclosed that it has been chosen by Riyadh Air to offer fast and free in-flight connectivity to its loyalty members on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44621952/riyadh-air-selects-viasat-to-power-full-fast-free-streaming-connectivity-on-boeing-787-dreamliner-" rel="noreferrer noopener">with factory-installed systems</a>.
Riyadh Air, which is Saudi Arabia&#8217;s new premium international airline, plans to utilize Viasat&#8217;s state-of-the-art, multi-orbit ready satellite network.
Riyadh Air&#8217;s passengers can stream their own subscription services on personal devices, a feature prioritized by 71% of surveyed travelers.
Viasat&#8217;s network will also support Live TV on seatback screens, offering news and sports channels.
Additionally, the seamless Wi-Fi integration will enhance Riyadh Air&#8217;s apps, digital platforms, and seatback entertainment, delivering a highly personalized travel experience.
Anton Vidgen, VP Guest Experience at Riyadh Air said, &#8220;Partnering with Viasat, we were empowered to realize our discerning vision for guests&#8217; connectivity. In turn, our guests will enjoy free, personalized, and seamless Wi-Fi that will fully integrate with the full Riyadh Air experience.&#8221;
Meherwan Polad, Chief Commercial Officer, Viasat Commercial Services, added, &#8220;Riyadh Air&#8217;s vision to create a digitally native, guest-centric airline aligns perfectly with Viasat&#8217;s mission to connect the world. We are proud to be selected as Riyadh Air&#8217;s launch connectivity partner, providing our most advanced Ka-band technology to power their comprehensive onboard experience across all routes they operate.&#8221;
Last month, ViaSat announced that the NATO Military Committee had approved its next-generation DARC-ssd 600 for securing up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44475074/whats-going-on-with-viasat-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">to NATO SECRET data at rest</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>) and&nbsp;Procure Space ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>).
Price Action: VSAT shares are down 2.82% at $9.99 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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ViaSat Lands Deal With Riyadh Air To Deliver In-Flight Wi-Fi And Entertainment

Riyadh Air Taps Viasat For Industry-Leading Onboard Streaming And Wi-Fi, Elevating Premium Guest Experience

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares were trading relatively<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> flat in the premarket session on Tuesday.</a>
The company today announced that the NATO Military Committee has approved its next-generation DARC-ssd 600 for securing up to NATO SECRET data at rest.
This approval and its listing in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue confirm that Viasat&#8217;s solution meets NATO&#8217;s strict requirements for securing classified data from theft or compromise.
The DARC-ssd 600 provides enhanced protection for classified information across various systems, including laptops, tablets, desktops, and network-attached storage devices.
The new model, designed and manufactured in the U.K., features a 685 billion parameter architecture and uses hardware-based encryption for superior data security.
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Viasat&#8217;s DARC-ssd 600 integrates 256-bit AES hardware encryption with full disk encryption, ensuring data is decrypted upon bootup and encrypted when powered off.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, VSAT stock has lost over 35% in the past month. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P Smallcap 600 Pure Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZV#NYSE">RZV</a>).
Recently, NASA selected Viasat to support its direct-to-Earth capabilities through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43106377/why-viasat-stock-is-gaining-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">Near Space Network Services contract.</a>
This is part of a five-year, multi-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, valued at $4.82 billion, with a potential five-year extension. Viasat is one of four commercial companies chosen for this initiative.
Under the contract, Viasat will provide global ground segment support services for NASA missions, initially focusing on low Earth orbit operations. Viasat will use its Real-Time Earth Ground-Segment-as-a-Service network to offer resilient, high-throughput satellite-to-ground communications.
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In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $15.0, with a high estimate of $19.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. Experiencing a 17.81% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $18.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740578413_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Viasat among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Mathieu Robilliard</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
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<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Noel Parks</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Viasat. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Viasat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Viasat's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Viasat: A Closer Look</h2>
Viasat Inc provides bandwidth technologies and services in three segments: satellite services: which provides satellite-based high-speed broadband services to consumers, enterprises, and commercial airlines; commercial networks: which develops end-to-end communication and connectivity systems; and government systems: which produces network-centric Internet Protocol-based secure government communication systems. A large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, it also has its presence in non U.S. countries.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Viasat's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Viasat's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.42%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Viasat's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -14.1%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Viasat's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -3.27%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Viasat's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.95%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, Viasat faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Barclays analyst Mathieu Robilliard maintains Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $9 to $10.

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<li>Cyngn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) stock rose 39.7% to $0.26 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>) stock increased by 15.91% to $63.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.7 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) shares rose 15.0% to $2.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $249.4 million. </li>
<li>Foxx Development Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXX#NASDAQ">FOXX</a>) stock rose 12.55% to $4.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $34.5 million. </li>
<li>Bit Origin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) shares increased by 12.24% to $0.55. The company's market cap stands at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>UTime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTO#NASDAQ">WTO</a>) stock rose 10.48% to $0.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.5 million. </li>
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<li>Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) stock decreased by 22.9% to $8.58 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $999.2 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) stock fell 20.88% to $0.55. The company's market cap stands at $20.8 million. </li>
<li>Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares declined by 19.79% to $8.96. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Cloudastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSAI#NASDAQ">CSAI</a>) shares fell 16.29% to $10.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $150.7 million. </li>
<li>Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) shares fell 9.69% to $22.0. The company's market cap stands at $5.4 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Diginex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGNX#NASDAQ">DGNX</a>) shares declined by 8.5% to $40.7. The company's market cap stands at $935.8 million. 
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<li>Cyngn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) shares moved upwards by 38.4% to $0.26 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.4 million. </li>
<li>Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>) stock rose 14.3% to $62.26. The company's market cap stands at $8.5 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Bit Origin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) shares moved upwards by 10.04% to $0.54. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.5 million. </li>
<li>UTime (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTO#NASDAQ">WTO</a>) stock rose 9.35% to $0.29. The company's market cap stands at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) shares rose 7.98% to $2.3. The company's market cap stands at $234.2 million. </li>
<li>Glimpse Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRAR#NASDAQ">VRAR</a>) shares rose 7.34% to $1.9. The company's market cap stands at $38.5 million. </li>
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<li>Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) shares decreased by 27.4% to $8.07 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $940.3 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) stock declined by 18.72% to $0.56. The company's market cap stands at $21.4 million. </li>
<li>Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares decreased by 16.84% to $9.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Socket Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCKT#NASDAQ">SCKT</a>) shares declined by 13.48% to $1.22. The company's market cap stands at $9.2 million. </li>
<li>Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) stock fell 9.49% to $22.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.4 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Cloudastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSAI#NASDAQ">CSAI</a>) stock decreased by 8.68% to $11.27. The company's market cap stands at $164.4 million. 
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