ViaSat (VSAT) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - ViaSat reported revenue of $1.17 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a 4% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +3.71% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 billion [1] - The company's EPS was $0.17, a significant improvement from -$0.26 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +440% compared to the consensus estimate of -$0.05 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Product revenues reached $344.68 million, exceeding the estimated $320.18 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +12.7% [4] - Service revenues totaled $826.37 million, slightly above the estimated $815.37 million, with a year-over-year change of +0.7% [4] - Communication Services revenue was $827.37 million, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of $804.49 million [4] - Defense and Advanced Technologies revenue was $343.68 million, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of $345.17 million [4] Stock Performance - ViaSat shares have returned +27.3% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]