Viasat Releases Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) published its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and provided shareholder materials. The letter to shareholders and accompanying webcast slides are available on the company's Investor Relations website. Management will host a conference call today, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET, with replay archived online.
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News Market Reaction – VSAT
On the day this news was published, VSAT declined 5.65%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +8.2% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -9.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $343M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $5.72B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
VSAT’s -9.88% pre-earnings move contrasts with mixed peers: BDC +0.81%, EXTR +0.13%, COMM -0.38%, VIAV -6.27%, ONDS -14.94%, pointing to stock-specific positioning.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 | Q2 FY26 earnings | Neutral | +0.9% | Release of Q2 FY2026 financial results with standard letter and webcast call. |
| Nov 06 | Govt contract win | Positive | -6.4% | Sole‑source multi‑million dollar IDIQ to develop high-speed Ethernet Data Encryptor. |
| Aug 05 | Q1 FY26 earnings | Neutral | +30.7% | Release of Q1 FY2026 results with shareholder letter and webcast materials. |
| May 20 | Q4/FY25 earnings | Neutral | -4.9% | Q4 and FY2025 financial results with investor materials and scheduled call. |
| Feb 06 | Q3 FY25 earnings | Neutral | +19.5% | Q3 FY2025 results release with shareholder letter and conference call details. |
Earnings and earnings-tagged announcements have usually seen aligned price reactions, with one notable selloff following a positive government contract award.
Over the past year, Viasat’s earnings-related communications have followed a consistent format: shareholder letters and webcast slides posted online, followed by conference calls at 2:30 p.m. PT. Reactions have ranged from a modest +0.9% on Nov 7, 2025 to a strong +30.67% on Aug 5, 2025, with a -4.94% move after FY2025 results on May 20, 2025. Today’s Q3 FY2026 release fits this communication pattern and extends the FY2026 reporting sequence.
Historical Comparison
Over the last five earnings-tagged updates, VSAT moved an average of 7.95%, with most reactions directionally aligned to the news flow.
Earnings disclosures progressed from FY2025 Q3 and full-year results into FY2026 Q1 and Q2 updates, with this Q3 FY2026 release continuing the established quarterly reporting cadence.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -5.7% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite an apparently routine earnings release would still fit a pattern where earnings-tagged news has occasionally seen downside, such as the -4.94% move after FY2025 results. Prior filings show notable insider selling and new debt arrangements, which can add sensitivity to any disappointing elements in results or outlook. Historically, follow-through has hinged on subsequent operational updates and balance sheet progress.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today published its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. The letter to shareholders and accompanying webcast slides are available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website.
Conference Call Details
As previously announced, Management will host a conference call to discuss the results today, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. ET).
Access Information:
- Dial-in: (800) 715-9871 (U.S./Canada toll-free) or (646) 307-1963 (international)
- Conference ID: 3835630
- Live webcast: Available on Viasat's Investor Relations website.
A replay of the call will be archived on the Investor Relations site.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate 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, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.
Copyright © 2026 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat Signal are registered trademarks in the U.S. and in other countries of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Scott Goryl/Daniel Bleier, Corporate Communications, PR@viasat.com
Lisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, IR@viasat.com
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