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Add as a preferred source on GoogleThe free-cash-flow outlook leaves out any benefit from Ligado's nonrecurring lump-sum payments.
Viasat lowered its fiscal 2027 capital-spending forecast and projects free cash flow above $225 million, setting out a smaller investment range alongside a positive cash-flow outlook.
The company now forecasts capital expenditures of $850 million to $900 million for fiscal 2027. Its prior range was $950 million to $1 billion, leaving the new forecast lower at both ends.
Viasat's free-cash-flow projection does not count any benefit from nonrecurring lump-sum payments from Ligado.
Free cash flow was $109 million for the 40 weeks ended Oct. 10, 2026, versus a $277 million outflow for the comparable period ended Oct. 4, 2025.
Revenue rose 12.6% to €22.658 billion, and DHL retained its 2026 target for free cash flow excluding acquisitions and divestitures above €3.2 billion after an Oct. 16 increase.
Third-quarter Services revenue hit a record $701 million, while reported net income fell to $81 million from $85 million a year earlier.
