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Dec 31, 2019

Viasat Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Viasat's Q3 2020 results showed strong performance with revenue growth, increased net income, and record Adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Viasat Inc. reported strong Q3 fiscal year 2020 results, with revenues totaling $588.2 million and net income increasing to $6.5 million. Non-GAAP net income rose to $24.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $122.3 million, marking a 13% year-over-year increase. New contract awards grew by 29% to $577.4 million, driven by momentum in government, U.S. fixed broadband, and commercial aviation businesses.

Revenues totaled $588.2 million, a 6% year-over-year increase.

Net income increased to $6.5 million, compared to a loss of $10.4 million in the same quarter last year.

Non-GAAP net income increased to $24.7 million, a 256% increase year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $122.3 million, a 13% year-over-year increase.

Total Revenue
$588M
Previous year: $555M
+6.0%
EPS
$0.39
Previous year: $0.12
+225.0%
New Contract Awards
$577M
Previous year: $449M
+28.7%
Sales Backlog
$1.92B
Previous year: $1.83B
+5.2%
U.S. Fixed BB ARPU
$89.7
Previous year: $78
+15.0%
Gross Profit
$184M
Previous year: $152M
+21.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$47.8M
Previous year: $43.4M
+10.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$109M
Previous year: -$55M
+97.4%
Total Assets
$4.51B
Previous year: $3.63B
+24.4%

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Forward Guidance

Viasat anticipates continued momentum from contract awards and backlog, building confidence in a strong finish to fiscal year 2020 and into fiscal year 2021. The company is focused on executing opportunities and delivering the ViaSat-3 constellation into service.

Positive Outlook

  • Confidence in a strong finish to fiscal year 2020 and into fiscal year 2021.
  • Unique vertical technology and service delivery integration creates compelling long-term opportunities for global expansion.
  • Growth drivers for government business are in the early innings and are substantially enhanced by global coverage.
  • Diverse portfolio of fixed and mobile broadband satellite services gives flexibility and resilience to thrive in distinct market environments.
  • Enormous demand for bandwidth is expected.

Challenges Ahead

  • Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
  • Unexpected expenses related to satellite projects could adversely affect results.
  • Inability to successfully implement the business plan for broadband satellite services on the anticipated timeline or at all.
  • Risks associated with the construction, launch, and operation of satellites, including anomalies, operational failures, or degradation in satellite performance.
  • Reliance on U.S. government contracts and a small number of contracts which account for a significant percentage of revenues.