ViaSat is trading $86.86 (+7.19%) as investors focus on record backlog and higher contract awards.
- Record $4.2 billion backlog and 10% higher awards improved growth visibility
- Defense and Advanced Technology backlog rose 32% to $1.4 billion
- The August 4 earnings report showed a $1.16 billion revenue miss; shares fell before rebounding, keeping trading volatile and signaling renewed focus on backlog strength