Viasat VSAT Communication Services — Research And Development Expense
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Reported directly by Viasat in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.
The official record: Viasat’s 10-K, filed May 29, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Viasat's communication services — research and development expense?
- Viasat (VSAT) reported communication services — research and development expense of $25.6M in Q1 2026.
- How has Viasat's communication services — research and development expense changed year-over-year?
- Viasat's communication services — research and development expense increased by 55.2% year-over-year, from $16.5M to $25.6M.
- What is the long-term trend for Viasat's communication services — research and development expense?
- Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), Viasat's communication services — research and development expense has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $99.5M to $93.2M.
- What does communication services — research and development expense mean?
- This represents the investment made by the communication services segment in developing new technologies, satellite capabilities, and service enhancements. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation and long-term competitiveness in the satellite broadband market. High R&D spending is often necessary to maintain a technological edge in the industry.