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ViaSat (VSAT)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 11, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.65Last Year’s EPS
0.24Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 01, 2018
|% Change Since: -26.95%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 09, 2018
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong contract awards and progress in the Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, as well as successful financial restructuring. However, revenue decline and net losses, coupled with challenges in the Aviation sector due to OEM delays, present notable challenges.Company Guidance
During the Viasat Q2 2025 earnings call, Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO, highlighted several key metrics and strategic initiatives. The company reported a record $1.3 billion in new contract awards, significantly driven by its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, which doubled its year-over-year awards, particularly in cybersecurity ground systems and space and mission systems. Revenue for the quarter was $1.12 billion, while adjusted EBITDA stood at $375 million. The company successfully upsized its refinancing with nearly $2 billion of 2026 secured notes, which strengthened its capital structure. Viasat is maintaining its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting flat to slightly up revenue year-over-year and mid-single-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA. Capital expenditures are projected to decline further to a range of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion. The company has also been actively exploring multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity solutions and is in advanced discussions with Telesat to enhance its satellite capabilities, aiming for improved returns on capital.Record New Contract Awards
New contract awards in the second quarter reached a record $1.3 billion, driven by Defense and Advanced Technologies and Aviation and connectivity services.
Strong Defense and Advanced Technologies Performance
Defense and Advanced Technologies segment saw awards more than double year-over-year to $510 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.7x.
Decreased Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures declined 37% year-over-year to $229 million, contributing to a positive free cash flow of $10 million during the quarter.
Successful Refinancing
Issued $1.98 billion of oversubscribed Inmarsat-29 notes, improving financial flexibility by refinancing 2026 notes.
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VSAT Earnings History
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VSAT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Nov 06, 2024 | $10.28 | $9.48 | -7.78% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | $17.77 | $24.49 | +37.82% |
| May 21, 2024 | $18.84 | $15.74 | -16.45% |
| Feb 06, 2024 | $22.78 | $18.64 | -18.17% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does ViaSat (VSAT) report earnings?
ViaSat (VSAT) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 11, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is ViaSat (VSAT) earnings time?
ViaSat (VSAT) earnings time is at Feb 11, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is VSAT EPS forecast?
VSAT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.65.
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