Craig Andrew Miller Sells 5,260 Shares of Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) Stock

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) SVP Craig Andrew Miller sold 5,260 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $263,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 21,252 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,062,600. This trade represents a 19.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Viasat Price Performance

Shares of Viasat stock opened at $52.12 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $7.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -20.12 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.90 and a current ratio of 2.13. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $45.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $38.13. Viasat Inc. has a one year low of $7.36 and a one year high of $52.70.

Trending Headlines about Viasat

Here are the key news stories impacting Viasat this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large, concentrated calls bought in a single session (~41,084 contracts, far above average) — signals speculative bullish bets or hedging ahead of catalysts and likely helped push buying interest in the stock. Stock Traders Buy High Volume of Call Options on Viasat
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and upgrades: several firms have buy/outperform views (e.g., Deutsche Bank upgrade; Morgan Stanley and William Blair coverage cited), which can attract demand from institutional and retail investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Positive research pieces (Zacks) highlight VSAT as a long‑term growth play and favorable versus some peers, supporting investor interest from growth-focused funds. Why ViaSat (VSAT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage — inclusion in regional market reports (e.g., Middle East satellite communications) underscores TAM visibility but doesn’t imply immediate revenue impact. Middle East Satellite Communications Market Report
• Neutral Sentiment: High institutional ownership (~86%) — reduces free float and can amplify moves when institutions trade, but also means fewer retail-driven shares available. Viasat Stock Profile
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed: two senior Viasat officers (SVPs Robert Blair and Craig Miller) sold meaningful blocks (30,411 and 5,260 shares respectively), which can spook some investors despite common personal/liquidity reasons. Viasat SVPs Sell Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Street consensus target (~$45.86) sits below current trading levels and may act as a psychological cap on upside until analysts raise targets. Analyst Consensus Target

Institutional Trading of Viasat

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in Viasat by 15.9% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,387 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 327 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Viasat by 4.8% during the fourth quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 7,446 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $257,000 after buying an additional 342 shares during the period. CWM LLC grew its holdings in shares of Viasat by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 19,360 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $667,000 after buying an additional 349 shares during the last quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury grew its holdings in shares of Viasat by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 46,952 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $1,618,000 after buying an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Viasat by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 19,145 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $561,000 after acquiring an additional 361 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VSAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $51.00 price objective on Viasat in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Viasat from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $36.00 to $48.00 in a research report on Friday, February 6th. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Viasat in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $45.00 price target on shares of Viasat in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Viasat in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.86.

Viasat Company Profile

Viasat, Inc (NASDAQ: VSAT) provides high‐capacity satellite broadband and wireless communications services to consumer, commercial and government customers worldwide. The company designs and operates satellite systems and network infrastructure to deliver secure, high-speed connectivity across remote and underserved regions, as well as managed networking solutions for enterprises and public sector agencies.

Viasat’s product offerings include residential and enterprise satellite internet services, in-flight connectivity for commercial airlines and business jets, and secure networking platforms tailored to defense and intelligence users.