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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 companies within the broader tech sector are trading higher amid market strength and may be in reaction to Microsoft's plan to invest approximately $80 billion into AI data center development in FY25.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood drew attention to Elon Musk-led SpaceX&#8216;s latest operational metrics on Sunday, highlighting the company&#8217;s progress in reducing satellite internet costs through its Starlink program.
What Happened: Wood, popular for leading ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) commented as SpaceX prepares to launch 10 model Starlink satellites on its upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">Starship test flight</a>, scheduled for Jan. 10. The launch marks the first time Starship will carry a payload after six previous test flights.
ARK&#8217;s Director of Research for Autonomous Technology, Sam Korus, provided context by comparing SpaceX&#8217;s costs to traditional satellite providers. Viasat Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) &#8220;Viasat 3 was $650,000 per Gbps,&#8221; Korus noted on X, formerly Twitter. 
His analysis suggests Starlink&#8217;s cost per subscriber could drop to approximately $5 when accounting for launch and satellite expenses.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SpaceX released some provocative metrics last week. Looking forward to more analytical perspective based on Wright's Law from <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skorusARK</a>. <a href="https://t.co/DCVZoawoBE">https://t.co/DCVZoawoBE</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1875587787690537103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Pretty sure Viasat 3 was $650,000 per Gbps. And that&#39;s GEO and up there for the next ~12 years. <a href="https://t.co/RFqo3mLkTo">https://t.co/RFqo3mLkTo</a>
&mdash; Sam Korus (@skorusARK) <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK/status/1875203140188074305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This cost reduction aligns with Wright&#8217;s Law, which predicts decreasing production costs as manufacturing experience increases. The trend is particularly significant given SpaceX&#8217;s planned transition to using Starship for satellite deployment, potentially further reducing launch costs.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42806463/elon-musks-push-for-crypto-powered-everything-app-reflected-in-x-money-leak-as-bitcoin-hovers-around-100k">Elon Musk&#8217;s Push For Crypto-Powered &#8216;Everything App&#8217; Reflected In &#8216;X Money&#8217; Leak As Bitcoin Hovers Around $100K</a>
Why It Matters: SpaceX&#8217;s advancement in satellite technology comes as the company maintains its position as the largest holding in ARK&#8217;s Venture Fund, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">representing 12.7% of the portfolio</a>. The fund offers retail investors rare access to private space technology investments.
The upcoming Starship test flight aims to demonstrate both payload deployment capabilities and booster recovery at the launch pad in Starbase, Texas. This development is crucial for NASA&#8217;s lunar missions and CEO Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801847/spacex-to-deploy-model-starlink-satellites-on-upcoming-starship-flight-test">broader vision of Mars colonization</a>.
SpaceX&#8217;s latest reported private <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42180383/want-to-invest-in-spacex-and-xai-cathie-woods-ark-venture-fund-brings-musks-private-companies-to-your-portfolio">market valuation exceeds $250 billion</a>, with shares reportedly trading at $135 in recent tender offers, underscoring investor confidence in the company&#8217;s satellite internet strategy and broader space transportation goals.
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Cathie Wood Showers Praise On SpaceX's Starlink For Lowered Satellite Internet Costs

IAG, the parent of British Airways,&nbsp;is weighing options with multiple providers, including&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Project Kuiper and Elon Musk&#8217;s Starlink to equip its fleet with Wi-Fi service, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-24/spacex-amazon-in-talks-with-british-airways-owner-on-wi-fi-deal?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from an interview with IAG&#8217;s head of innovation,&nbsp;Annalisa Gigante.
According to the report, Gigante acknowledged working with Starlink and Amazon&#8217;s Kuiper towards something likely for 2025.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42536024/taiwan-eyes-amazons-kuiper-as-starlink-faces-hurdles" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon&#8217;s Project Kuiper In Talks With Taiwan For Satellite Partnership</a>
According to the Bloomberg report, while U.S. airlines can easily switch to Starlink because the&nbsp;Federal Aviation Administration has already authenticated it, European carriers have to undergo a certification process. British Airways would need a separate certification from Iberia, she said.
Amazon plans to launch the first operational Kuiper satellites&nbsp;by 2025.
The talks reflect airlines forging deals with Starlink and rivals for faster, affordable, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi. Starlink boasts of ~4 million customers.
In March, Icelandair selected ViaSat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37485751/viasat-secures-icelandair-deal-for-inflight-wi-fi-on-new-airbus-fleet" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Wi-Fi on</a> the new Airbus fleet to ensure an online experience with streaming entertainment.
In May, Qatar Airways collaborated with&nbsp;Starlink&nbsp;to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39081646/elon-musks-starlink-joins-hands-with-qatar-airways-for-menas-first-complimentary-wi-fi-service-on-se" rel="noreferrer noopener">offer complimentary Wi-Fi</a> on three of its Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 777-300 aircraft.
In September, United Airlines Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40853157/united-airlines-inks-deal-with-elon-musks-spacex-to-provide-free-inflight-wi-fi-via-starlink" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to offer</a> free inflight Wi-Fi to its passengers, leveraging Starlink service.
Also in September, Hawaiian Airlines Airbus-operated flights announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41023552/hawaiin-airlines-airbus-planes-take-flight-with-starlink-internet-service-at-no-additional-cost-to-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">the availability of</a> Starlink satellite internet service.
Price Action: AMZN stock is up 1.73% at $228.91 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Viasat Selected By Defense Innovation Unit To Deliver Networking Capability In Support Of The Replicator Initiative

Viasat Announced It Has Successfully Demonstrated Direct-to-device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity For The First Time In The United Arab Emirates

ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) has won an IDIQ contract worth up to $568 million from the General Services Administration to support C5ISR<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42410890/viasat-awarded-up-to-568-million-idiq-contract-from-general-services-administration-to-support-c5i" rel="noreferrer noopener"> capabilities for U.S. defense forces</a>.
This follow-on award extends a previous 2019 contract and will support the migration of C5ISR capabilities and best practices from Special Operations Forces to General Purpose Forces.
Under this contract, Viasat will provide a range of technologies and services to enhance communications, security, intelligence, and operations for both SOF and GPF warfighters.
Viasat&#8217;s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense enhances mobility, resilient networking, cybersecurity, and SATCOM services.
It accelerates the adoption of new technologies, enabling military users to benefit from emerging solutions while supporting the DoD's evolving C5ISR mission.
Viasat&#8217;s portfolios in Communication Services and Defense and Advanced Technologies include tactical gateways, airborne SATCOM terminals, ground terminals, beyond-line-of-sight satellite services, and cybersecurity solutions.
Following its 2023 acquisition of Inmarsat, Viasat offers an expanded suite of flexible and resilient communication solutions to support the Department of Defense&#8217;s evolving mission requirements.
&#8220;Viasat is proud to be a trusted partner for the entire Joint Force, providing the DoD with a wide range of capabilities and services including advanced tactical networking, ground system and mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, information assurance and cybersecurity products, and satellite services,&#8221; said&nbsp;Susan Miller, President of Viasat Government.
Price Action: VSAT shares are down 3.36% at $9.21 at the last check Tuesday.
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Viasat shares are trading higher after the company was awarded an up to $568 million IDIQ contract from the General Services Administration to support C5ISR capabilities for U.S. defense forces.

Viasat will support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) technology modernization with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4321251-1&amp;h=588245840&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viasat.com%2F&amp;a=Viasat%2C+Inc.%C2%A0">Viasat, Inc.&nbsp;</a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today it has received a five-year, sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) with a $568 million ceiling. This contract is a follow-on award through GSA that extends a <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4321251-1&amp;h=3192645500&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.viasat.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fviasat-selected-by-general-services-administration-to-modernize-operational-capabilities-for-u-s-special-operations-forces-and-general-purpose-forces&amp;a=previous+IDIQ+award+issued+in+2019">previous IDIQ award issued in 2019</a>. Under the award, Viasat will support the rapid migration of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities and best practices from Special Operations Forces (SOF) to General Purpose Forces (GPF).

Viasat Awarded Up To $568M IDIQ Contract From General Services Administration To Support C5ISR Capabilities For U.S. Defense Forces

Viasat Announced It Has Successfully Demonstrated Direct-to-device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia For The First Time, In Conjunction With Its Ecosystem Partners

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
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<td>PCOR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
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<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$417.50</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
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<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$118.9K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
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<td>ALAB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1080.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<td>VSAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$94.9K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$86.0K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $236.0 per contract. There were 11870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19963 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PCOR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 116 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.1K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 10004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8509 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 116 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $256.0 per contract. There were 3655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6012 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $417.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.2K, with a price of $221.0 per contract. There were 3659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5924 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1034 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.9K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 5934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4899 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALAB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 129 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.7K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 1280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $1080.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $3239.0 per contract. There were 3697 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VSAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 995 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 805 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 417 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.9K, with a price of $2373.0 per contract. There were 10192 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 417 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 94 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.0K, with a price of $915.0 per contract. There were 14021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Friday.
Shares of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGVC#NYSE">NGVC</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NGVC/earnings">following quarterly results.</a>
Natural Grocers reported quarterly earnings of 39 cents per share, representing a 50% increase over earnings of 26 cents per share from the same period last year. The company reported $322.66 million in sales this quarter.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage shares jumped 15.3% to $41.78 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Replimune Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>) shares jumped 41.5% to $15.64 after the company on Thursday announced it received breakthrough therapy designation status for RP1 and will submit an RP1 biologics license application to the FDA under an accelerated approval pathway.</li>
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In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $15.5, along with a high estimate of $19.00 and a low estimate of $9.00. Experiencing a 44.64% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $28.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732111237_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Viasat. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mathieu Robilliard</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Haynor</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Viasat. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Viasat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Viasat's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Viasat's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VSAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Viasat analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Viasat</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>Viasat: A Financial Overview</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 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.42%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Viasat's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -12.26%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Viasat's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.76%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.81%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Viasat's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.88. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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ViaSat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares are sitting on the sidelines Wednesday while the broader market rallies. The muted price action may be partly due to The Bear Cave&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/short-sellers"> latest short report</a>.
What To Know: Short-selling firm The Bear Cave has published a new report suggesting Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX is eating ViaSat&#8217;s lunch.
&#8220;The Bear Cave believes new competition led by SpaceX's Starlink is stealing share from Viasat's key markets and will continue to grow at Viasat's expense,&#8221; the short seller<a href="https://thebearcave.substack.com/p/problems-at-viasat-vsat"> said</a>. 
Benzinga has reached out to ViaSat for comment on the report. 
The Bear Cave expects Donald Trump&#8217;s return to the White House to further increase competitive pressure from SpaceX on its business given Musk&#8217;s support of Trump throughout his campaign.
The short seller noted that SpaceX&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/starlink">Starlink</a> offers a collection of low-orbit satellites that can provide connectivity with greater bandwidth and lower latency than traditional solutions like ViaSat. 
&#8220;Based on the collective reviews of customers, employees, and engineers,&nbsp;The Bear Cave concludes Viasat is a dead company walking,&#8221; The Bear Cave said. 
The Bear Cave went on to highlight specific commentary from customers, suggesting many are switching to Starlink. He also pointed to the company&#8217;s most recent subscriber base total of 257,000, down from around 600,000 in 2020.
&#8220;Based on consumer reviews, The Bear Cave expects that base to dwindle further,&#8221; the short seller said. 
VSAT Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/qupte/vsat">ViaSat shares</a> were down 1.05% at $10.39 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company is set to report earnings after the market close Wednesday.
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