Viasat stock gained 6.58 percent on October 6, 2026

Published on 10/08/2026 at 03:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Viasat stock carries a Moderate Buy consensus and a USD 90.67 average target from 11 analysts. Q1 FY2027 revenue reached USD 1.1565 billion.

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Viasat stock (ISIN US92552V1008) gained 6.58 percent on October 6, 2026, while the company reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of USD 1.1565 billion. The share price closed at USD 74.38 on the NASDAQ, giving investors a market move to weigh against mixed operating figures and a positive analyst consensus.

Revenue slips as profit improves

According to Viasat, Q1 FY2027 revenue reached USD 1.1565 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. That was 1.3 percent below the USD 1.1713 billion reported for Q4 FY2026, a sequential comparison that keeps growth execution central to the stock story.

Operating profit moved in the opposite direction. Viasat reported USD 47.308 million in Q1 FY2027, compared with an operating loss of USD 0.624 million in Q4 FY2026, while consolidated net loss stood at USD 42.794 million.

Analysts see further upside

MarketBeat reported on October 6, 2026 that 11 analysts assigned Viasat a Moderate Buy consensus, with an average price target of USD 90.67. That target lies 21.9 percent above the USD 74.38 closing price, although the same report described the analyst picture as mixed and cited recent insider selling.

The company is also building a larger satellite connectivity platform with Space42. As Payload Space reported on October 7, 2026, the partners plan up to USD 1 billion in combined equity for Equatys, with Viasat expected to serve as prime technology contractor. The platform is designed for direct-to-device connectivity and could scale to 2,800 satellites, while service is targeted for the end of 2029.

Stock stays below its yearly high

Viasat's market capitalization stood at USD 9.8 billion on October 7, 2026. The 52-week range was USD 29.13 to USD 93.03, placing the October 6 close 20.1 percent below the yearly high and well above the low.

At the NASDAQ close on October 6, 2026, Viasat stock stood at USD 74.38 after a daily gain of 6.58 percent. The combination of improving operating profit, sequentially lower revenue and a USD 90.67 consensus target leaves execution on satellite capacity and Equatys as the key financial variables.