Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) Sells Viasat (VSAT) Stock

Democratic Representative Jonathan L. Jackson sold shares of Viasat, Inc. in a trade valued between $50,001 and $100,000. The transaction was revealed in a periodic transaction report filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives on October 19, 2026, and took place on September 28, 2026.

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Inside Jonathan L. Jackson's Viasat Trade

The stock transaction by the Democratic lawmaker from Illinois's 1st district was executed on September 28, 2026. Viasat shares closed at $71.65 on the day of the trade. The disclosure was made public on October 19, 2026, through the official House disclosure portal.

Other Institutional Activity in Viasat, Inc.

Carronade Capital Management, Lp grew its holdings by 2,170,712 shares, ending with 5,399,976 shares worth about $324,916,546. Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. reduced its holdings by 918,701 shares, ending with 4,741,812 shares worth about $285,314,819. Oco Capital Partners, L.p. trimmed its stake by 599,827 shares, finishing with 3,900,000 shares valued at roughly $234,662,992. Meanwhile, American Century Companies Inc kept its position steady with 5,736,575 shares valued at about $345,169,707.

Viasat, Inc. Stock Down 0.2%

The company recently traded around $60.17 as of October 20, 2026, sitting 16.0% below its event-day close. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $29.13 and a high of $93.03.

Recent Earnings

Viasat brought in $4.63 billion in trailing-twelve-month revenue with a net margin of -0.6%. The communication equipment provider reported a trailing-twelve-month loss of $0.21 per share, alongside a return on equity of 0.2%.

Dividend

Viasat does not pay a dividend.

Insider Buying and Selling at Viasat, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer Garrett L. Chase sold 4,000 shares on September 21, 2026, for a total value of $307,647. Later, on October 1, 2026, officer Benjamin Edward Palmer sold 2,000 shares at $69.87 each, totaling $139,740. Additionally, Senior Vice President Craig Andrew Miller sold 11,893 shares under a pre-arranged plan on October 9, 2026, for $851,629.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Needham maintained a Buy rating on the stock while raising its price target from $90.00 to $105.00 on August 5, 2026. Across Wall Street, 10 analysts give the company a consensus recommendation, with a mean price target of $103.94.

About Viasat, Inc.

Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services for consumers, enterprises, and government defense clients globally. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company operates communication satellite networks and defense electronics systems.

Bottom Line

This congressional disclosure highlights portfolio adjustments by a lawmaker during a volatile stretch for communication technology stocks. Observers will continue monitoring congressional filings and upcoming corporate earnings for further updates.