Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Insights - Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) reported quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share, and down from $0.13 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -16.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $73.4 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.84%, and down from $93.06 million year-over-year [2] - Vasta Platform shares have increased approximately 115.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -4.3% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $63.11 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $0.27 on revenues of $324.34 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Vasta Platform is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which Vasta Platform belongs, is currently ranked in the top 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]