Compare · AVNW vs VSAT
AVNW vs VSAT
Side-by-side comparison of Aviat Networks Inc. (AVNW) and ViaSat Inc. (VSAT): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AVNW and VSAT operate in Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment (Technology), so they compete in similar markets.
- VSAT is the larger of the two at $9.98B, about 36.5x AVNW ($273.7M).
- VSAT has been more active in the news (16 items in the past 4 weeks vs 1 for AVNW).
- VSAT has more recent analyst coverage (24 ratings vs 8 for AVNW).
- Company
- Aviat Networks Inc.
- ViaSat Inc.
- Price
- -
- -
- Market cap
- $273.7M
- $9.98B
- 1M return
- -
- -
- 1Y return
- -
- -
- Industry
- Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- NASDAQ
- IPO
- 1996
- News (4w)
- 1
- 16
- Recent ratings
- 8
- 24
Aviat Networks Inc.
Aviat Networks, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a range of wireless networking products, solutions, and services in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Its products include broadband wireless access base stations and customer premises equipment for fixed and mobile networks; and point-to-point digital microwave radio systems for access, backhaul, trunking, and license-exempt applications, as well as supporting new network deployments, network expansion, and capacity upgrades. The company also offers software tools and applications to enable deployment, monitoring, network management, and optimization of its systems, as well as to automate network design and procurement; and sources, supplies, and supports third party equipment, such as antennas, routers, optical transmission equipment, and other equipment to build and deploy telecommunications transmission network. In addition, it provides a suite of professional services, including planning, deployment, operation, optimization, and maintenance of customers' networks. The company serves mobile and fixed telecommunications network operators, and broadband and internet service providers and network operators; federal, state, and local government agencies; and transportation, energy, and utility companies, as well as public safety agencies and broadcast network operators. It markets its products through a direct sales, service, and support organization, as well as through original equipment manufacturers and system integrators; indirectly through dealers, resellers, and sales representatives; and through online. The company was formerly known as Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. and changed its name to Aviat Networks, Inc. in January 2010. Aviat Networks, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
ViaSat Inc.
Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers satellite-based fixed broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol services to consumers and businesses; in-flight entertainment, internet, and aviation software services to commercial airlines; community internet services; mobile broadband services, including satellite-based internet services to energy offshore vessels, cruise ships, consumer ferries, and yachts; and advanced software and communication infrastructure services, which include ultra-secure solutions IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized over-the-top applications, industrial internet-of-things big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics. This segment provides broadband Internet services to approximately 590,000 subscribers. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed satellite communication systems comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas; design and technology services comprising analysis, design, and development of satellites and ground systems; application specific integrated circuit and monolithic microwave integrated circuit chips; and network function virtualization. Its Government Systems segment offers various mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems, and antenna systems; cybersecurity and information assurance products and services; and tactical radio and information distribution systems to enable voice, and real-time collection and dissemination of video and data using secure, and jam-resistant transmission links. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Latest AVNW
- Aviat Networks Sets Date for Its Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
- SVP of Product and Innovation Croke Gary covered exercise/tax liability with 1,968 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 41,900 units (SEC Form 4) (for withholding tax)
- Rafferty initiated coverage on Aviat Networks with a new price target
- Nextlink Internet expands Agreement with Aviat Networks to Power BEAD-Funded Rural Broadband Buildout
- Aviat Networks upgraded by Northland Capital with a new price target
- Aviat Networks Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
- SEC Form SD filed by Aviat Networks Inc.
- SEC Form SD filed by Aviat Networks Inc.
- SEC Form RW filed by Aviat Networks Inc.
- Aviat Introduces New Long-Haul Portfolio for More Capacity and Reliability
Latest VSAT
- SVP, Chief Financial Officer Chase Garrett L. sold $299,616 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (4,000 units at $74.90) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 13% to 26,239 units (SEC Form 4)
- President, New Ventures Kreller Michael R converted options into 6,800 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 2,225 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 89% to 9,722 units (SEC Form 4) (tax liability)
- SVP, Pres Commercial Palmer Benjamin Edward converted options into 20,620 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 9,692 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 52% to 32,087 units (SEC Form 4) (tax withholding)
- Chief Accounting Officer Fitzgerald Camellia E converted options into 3,740 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 1,342 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 23% to 12,958 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding tax
- CO, Enterprise & Strategy Curran Lisa L converted options into 15,300 units of $.0001 par value common stock and covered exercise/tax liability with 5,895 units of $.0001 par value common stock, increasing direct ownership by 110% to 17,974 units (SEC Form 4) (for withholding tax)
- Director Stenbit John P gifted 634 units of $.0001 par value common stock and received a gift of 634 units of $.0001 par value common stock, closing all direct ownership in the company (SEC Form 4)
- New insider Kreller Michael R claimed ownership of 5,374 units of $.0001 par value common stock (SEC Form 3)
- Viasat Selects Rocket Lab to Build GEO Satellite for U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program
- Director Baldridge Richard A sold $18,021,561 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (223,542 units at $80.62) (SEC Form 4)
- SVP, General Counsel Blair Robert James sold $2,158,673 worth of $.0001 par value common stock (27,064 units at $79.76), decreasing direct ownership by 55% to 22,380 units (SEC Form 4)