Viasat (VSAT) Svp, CFO Garrett L. Chase Sells $235K of Stock

Viasat, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Garrett L. Chase sold 4,000 shares of the company on October 20, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

VSAT Viasat, Inc.

$62.59 ▲ +66.33% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

Inside Garrett L. Chase's VSAT Trade

The planned sale was executed at an average price of $58.86 per share, totaling $235,430. On the day of the trade, Viasat shares closed at $60.17. Following the completion of the sale, the Chief Financial Officer retained 47,534 shares of the communication equipment provider, marking a roughly 7.8% cut to his direct holdings.

Other Institutional Activity in Viasat

Carronade Capital Management, Lp grew its holdings by 2,170,712 shares, ending with 5,399,976 shares worth about $318,598,584. Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. reduced its stake by 918,701 shares, finishing with 4,741,812 shares valued at approximately $279,766,908. Oco Capital Partners, L.p. cut its position by 599,827 shares to hold 3,900,000 shares worth $230,100,000. Meanwhile, American Century Companies Inc kept its holdings unchanged at 5,736,575 shares valued around $338,457,925.

Viasat, Inc. Stock Down 2.1%

VSAT shares recently traded around $59.00 as of October 22, 2026, sitting below its event-day close and well under its 52-week high of $93.03. The stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $72.60 and below its 200-day moving average of $62.61.

Recent Earnings

Viasat generated trailing twelve-month revenue of $4.63 billion alongside a negative earnings per share of $0.21. The firm posted a net profit margin of negative 0.6% and a return on equity of 0.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Viasat, Inc.

Earlier insider transactions at the communication equipment provider included Chief Financial Officer Garrett L. Chase selling 4,000 shares for $307,647 on September 21, 2026. Benjamin Edward Palmer sold 2,000 shares for $139,740 at an average price of $69.87 on October 1, 2026. Craig Andrew Miller sold 11,893 shares for $851,629 at an average price of $71.61 under a planned arrangement on October 9, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Needham maintained its Buy recommendation on August 5, 2026, while raising its price target from $90.00 to $105.00. The stock carries a consensus hold recommendation from 10 analysts with a mean price target of $103.94.

About Viasat

Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services for consumers, enterprises, and government clients worldwide through its communication services and defense technology segments. The Carlsbad, California-based firm connects commercial airlines, maritime vessels, and remote communities using advanced satellite networks.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking executive moves at Viasat can review upcoming periodic reports for shifts in institutional and insider ownership. Rule 10b5-1 plans allow company insiders to buy or sell predetermined amounts of stock on a set schedule to avoid insider trading concerns.