Why Is ViaSat (VSAT) Up 33% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for ViaSat (VSAT). Shares have added about 33% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is ViaSat due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Analysts were quiet during the last two month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.The consensus estimate has shifted -841.67% due to these changes.VGM ScoresCurrently, ViaSat has a great Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookViaSat has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerViaSat is part of the Zacks Wireless Equipment industry. Over the past month, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS), a stock from the same industry, has gained 86.1%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.AST SpaceMobile reported revenues of $0.72 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +44%. EPS of -$0.20 for the same period compares with -$0.16 a year ago.For the current quarter, AST SpaceMobile is expected to post a loss of $0.19 per share, indicating a change of -35.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for AST SpaceMobile. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Viasat Inc. (VSAT): Free Stock Analysis Report AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks