Can Viasat (VSAT)’s Strategic Split Unlock Higher Valuation? JPMorgan Believes So

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is among the hottest SMID-cap stocks so far in 2025. On November 11, JPMorgan analyst Sebastiano Petti more than doubled his price target on Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) to $50 from $23 and upgraded his rating from Neutral to Overweight, according to TheFly.

Petti pointed to the company’s recent shareholder letter, which gave him more confidence in a potential strategic separation of ViaSat’s Defense and Advanced Technologies division. According to his latest research note, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) appears to be actively exploring options to unlock shareholder value. However, the timing of such a move may be deferred by a few quarters as the company evaluates its options.

The analyst based his price target revision on a sum-of-the-parts valuation, which suggests that the individual components of ViaSat’s business may be worth more separately than as a whole. While Petti does not anticipate any immediate monetization of ViaSat’s spectrum assets, he believes they hold long-term value.

It should be noted that activist investor Carronade Capital Management had also suggested that Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) split its defence business in the first week of August this year, amid the company’s strategic review. In addition, the company announced its Q2 results the same week, and both pieces of news led to a 50% rally. Since then, the stock has risen 100%.

Overall, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) stock is up an impressive 258% year to date (as of November 20), driven by strong results and further supported by deal announcements and joint ventures.

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) is a global communications company that provides high-speed satellite broadband services and secure networking solutions. They serve commercial, government, and military customers worldwide, offering satellite internet, in-flight connectivity, and secure communication solutions.

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