Shares of Viasat (VSAT) surged 5.57% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the company's robust fiscal third-quarter 2025 earnings results released on Thursday. The satellite communications provider's strong performance in its Defense & Advanced Technologies and Aviation segments drove investor optimism, offsetting challenges in other areas.
Viasat reported revenue of $1.12 billion in Q3, roughly flat compared to the prior year quarter. However, the company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 3% to $393 million, reflecting a healthy 35% margin. Notably, the Defense & Advanced Technologies segment saw a 20% year-over-year increase in revenue, highlighting Viasat's strength in this high-growth area.
The company also witnessed approximately 12% growth in its Aviation Service Revenue, as the commercial in-flight connectivity aircraft in service grew by about 13% year-over-year and business jets by 18%. Viasat secured a full fleet order from STARLUX in Asia Pacific, expanding its customer base in the Aviation sector both domestically and internationally.