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Viasat, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Viasat, Inc. scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Turnaround story with satellite deployment as key catalyst, but significant execution and financial risks remain. Viasat's fiscal 2026 revenue and EBITDA are aligning well with initial expectations and the company has outperformed in cash generation. However, the company faces challenges with a net margin of -11.4% and an Altman Z-Score.

What is Viasat, Inc.'s industry? Viasat, Inc. (viasat.com) operates in Satellite Communications & Broadband. AskCyborg classifies Viasat, Inc. under Satellite Communications & Broadband in its company registry.

Viasat is a global communications company developing a global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the g...

4/ 10Mixed

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Turnaround story with satellite deployment as key catalyst, but significant execution and financial risks...

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Industry Satellite Communications & Broadband
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Viasat, Inc. Overview

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Viasat is a global communications company developing a global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. The company completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner.

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Viasat operates through Communication Services and Defense and Advanced Technologies segments, offering satellite-based broadband and narrowband communications solutions, in-flight connectivity, and space system solutions for geostationary, medium, and low earth orbit. The company is strategically positioned to leverage its technological capabilities in both commercial and defense markets.

Competitive Landscape

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Viasat competes in satellite broadband, government communications, and space technology markets. Primary competitors include SpaceX's Starlink (LEO broadband), Amazon's Project Kuiper, Intelsat (GEO satellite), and traditional telecom providers in government/defense segments.

Industry Context

Viasat, Inc. operates in Satellite Communications & Broadband.

Key facts

Founded: 1986 · Headquarters: Carlsbad, US · Revenue: $4.58B · Market cap: $5.06B

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  • ViaSat-3 satellites have experienced deployment delays, with Flight 2 expected to commence services by May and Flight 3 anticipated shortly after
  • Market capitalization of $5.06 billion with revenue of $4.58 billion, but 3-year revenue growth of only 2.2%
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Viasat reported Q3 FY2026 results on February 5, showing revenue of $1,157 million and net income of $24.97 million, a shift from a net loss a year earlier
  • November 2025Barbara Frenkel appointed to Board of Directors, bringing 30+ years of leadership in automotive and transport sector with responsibility for global procurement and supply chain
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StarlinkLEO satellite internet constellation→Project KuiperLEO satellite broadband network→IntelsatGEO satellite communications provider→SESGEO/MEO satellite operator→

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Industry context

Viasat, Inc. operates in Satellite Communications & Broadband. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Viasat, Inc. do?+
Viasat is a global communications company developing a global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the g...
What is Viasat, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Viasat, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Viasat, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Starlink, Project Kuiper, Intelsat, SES. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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