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Viasat, Inc. Q1 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis

Q1 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.

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Market cap₹11.8K Cr

P/E272.5

Updated30 May 2026

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What the Q1 FY26 call signalled

2 of 4 strong

RevenueModerate growth

MarginMargins steady

CapexCapex planned

Order bookOrder book rising

The short version

- Fiscal ’26 revenue is expected to grow low single digits year-over-year. - Fiscal ’27 and beyond: Company expects positive free cash flow, continuing investment in growth while focusing on cash generation and deleveraging (Page 6).

From Viasat, Inc.'s Q1 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 30 May 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Moderate growth

Fiscal ’26 revenue is expected to grow low single digits year-over-year.
Positive free cash flow is anticipated for fiscal ’26, fiscal ’27, and beyond.
ViaSat-3 Flight 2 and Flight 3 satellites are key catalysts, expected to boost service capabilities and growth starting fiscal ’27.
Flight 2 service entry estimated around May fiscal ’27 will enable improved fixed broadband offerings, increasing gross additions.
Continued growth expected in government SATCOM and Defense & Advanced Technologies segments driven by strong secular tailwinds.
Maritime segment poised for growth resumed by fiscal year-end with higher NexusWave installations.
Aviation revenue projected to grow, supported by increased commercial aircraft in service and migration to higher-value offerings.

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Profitability & Margins

Fiscal ’27 and beyond: Company expects positive free cash flow, continuing investment in growth while focusing on cash generation and deleveraging (Page 6).
Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal ’26 expected to be flat despite revenue growth (Page 5).
Revenue projected to grow in low single digits for fiscal ’26; growth driven by defense, aviation, and government SATCOM segments (Page 5).
New ViaSat-3 satellites (Flight 2 and 3) anticipated to catalyze future unit growth, higher ARPU, and improved service offerings starting fiscal ’27 (Pages 2, 4, 5).
Focus on reducing capital intensity while increasing returns on invested capital to enhance profitability (Pages 3, 6).

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Capex planned

Fiscal ’26 CapEx outlook revised to $1 billion to $1.1 billion, $100M-$200M lower than prior guidance, with about $350M in the Inmarsat silo.
CapEx breakdown: $200M capitalized interest, $450M maintenance, $200M ViaSat-3 completion, $75M success-based, $150M growth investments.
Continued investment in next-generation defense demand, satellite programs besides ViaSat-3, and customer equipment leveraging ViaSat-3 and multi-orbit capabilities.
Approximately $40 million of ViaSat-3 spend expected to continue into fiscal ’27.
Focus on capital efficiency, not cutting investments; capital spend reduction driven by efficiency gains.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

The company is actively focused on deleveraging and generating positive free cash flow, aiming to reduce net leverage to below 3.0x.
The emphasis is on efficiency-driven capital expenditure rather than cuts, with $40 million of ViaSat-3 spend expected to continue into fiscal 2027.
Additional Ligado-related proceeds and smaller divestitures are expected to further reduce leverage.

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Order Book & Pipeline

Order book rising

NexusWave orders have exceeded 2,600 vessels cumulatively.
Approximately 65% of these NexusWave orders are yet to be installed.
Installations of NexusWave are up 33% sequentially but limited by vessel availability.
Strong backlog in government SATCOM and Defense & Advanced Technologies segments is noted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Viasat, Inc. Q1 FY26 results?

- Fiscal ’26 revenue is expected to grow low single digits year-over-year. - Fiscal ’27 and beyond: Company expects positive free cash flow, continuing investment in growth while focusing on cash generation and deleveraging (Page 6).

What is Viasat, Inc. share price analysis?

Viasat, Inc. currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 272.5 with a market cap of $11,775. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Viasat, Inc. planning capital expenditure?

- Fiscal ’26 CapEx outlook revised to $1 billion to $1.1 billion, $100M-$200M lower than prior guidance, with about $350M in the Inmarsat silo.

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