Viasat (VSAT, Financial) has been chosen by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to advance to the second phase of the Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program. This initiative involves the creation and testing of a cutting-edge optical laser communications terminal aimed at enhancing military operations through efficient crosslinking and multi-orbit communications. The Phase 2 contract, facilitated by the Space Enterprise Consortium under an Other Transaction Agreement, seeks to expedite the award process and foster the development of innovative space technologies. This strategic move underscores Viasat's pivotal role in advancing next-generation communication solutions for military applications.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 6 analysts, the average target price for Viasat Inc (VSAT, Financial) is $20.67 with a high estimate of $56.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. The average target implies an upside of 100.84% from the current price of $10.29. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Viasat Inc (VSAT) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 9 brokerage firms, Viasat Inc's (VSAT, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.7, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Viasat Inc (VSAT, Financial) in one year is $29.33, suggesting a upside of 185.03% from the current price of $10.29. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Viasat Inc (VSAT) Summary page.
