Vasta Platform (VSTA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
VSTA Stock Forecast
Vasta Platform stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $5.75 (represents a 121.15% upside from VSTA’s last price of $2.60) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
VSTA Price Target
The average price target for Vasta Platform (VSTA) is $5.75 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $6.00 to $5.50. This represents a potential 121.15% upside from VSTA's last price of $2.60.
VSTA Analyst Ratings
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Vasta Platform's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for VSTA stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (50.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 1 'Sell' (50.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Vasta Platform Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Javier Martinez de Olcoz | Morgan Stanley | $6.00 | $5.38 | 11.52% | 130.77% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Diego Aragao | Goldman Sachs | $5.50 | $5.35 | 2.80% | 111.54% |
The latest Vasta Platform stock forecast, released on Oct 21, 2022 by Javier Martinez de Olcoz from Morgan Stanley, set a price target of $6.00, which represents a 11.52% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($5.38), and a 130.77% increase from VSTA last price ($2.60).
Vasta Platform Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | - |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | - |
| Last Closing Price | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -100.00% |
In the current month, the average price target of Vasta Platform stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Vasta Platform's last price of $2.60. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Positive | Underweight | Downgrade |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Morgan Stanley | - | Positive | Downgrade |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Goldman Sachs | - | Buy | Downgrade |
Vasta Platform's last stock rating was published by Morgan Stanley on Jun 21, 2024. The company Downgrade its VSTA rating from "Positive" to "Underweight".
Vasta Platform Financial Forecast
Vasta Platform Revenue Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $402.83M | $505.02M | $188.72M | $189.96M | $380.58M | $398.26M | $127.19M | $141.13M | $280.83M | $343.56M | $141.41M |
| Avg Forecast | $575.49M | $230.08M | $291.54M | $468.33M | $553.06M | $243.74M | $240.76M | $405.77M | $461.15M | $173.44M | $186.01M | $398.60M | $394.73M | $140.26M | $123.95M | $288.56M | $373.35M | $116.40M |
| High Forecast | $575.49M | $230.08M | $296.14M | $468.33M | $553.06M | $243.74M | $240.76M | $405.77M | $461.15M | $173.44M | $186.01M | $398.60M | $394.73M | $140.26M | $123.95M | $288.56M | $373.35M | $116.40M |
| Low Forecast | $575.49M | $230.08M | $284.27M | $468.33M | $553.06M | $243.74M | $240.76M | $405.77M | $461.15M | $173.44M | $186.01M | $398.60M | $394.73M | $140.26M | $123.95M | $288.56M | $373.35M | $116.40M |
| # Analysts | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.02% | 0.95% | 1.01% | 0.91% | 1.14% | 0.97% | 0.92% | 1.21% |
Vasta Platform's average Quarter revenue forecast for Jun 23 based on 0 analysts is $240.76M, with a low forecast of $240.76M, and a high forecast of $240.76M. VSTA's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -40.23% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $402.83M (Mar 23).
Vasta Platform EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $157.30M | $256.08M | $34.72M | $9.12M | $142.75M | $146.58M | $-24.50M | $-24.32M | $58.89M | $94.07M | $3.67M |
| Avg Forecast | $160.53M | $64.18M | $81.33M | $130.64M | $154.27M | $67.99M | $67.16M | $113.19M | $128.64M | $48.38M | $51.89M | $111.19M | $110.11M | $39.13M | $34.57M | $106.71M | $104.15M | $32.47M |
| High Forecast | $160.53M | $64.18M | $82.61M | $130.64M | $154.27M | $67.99M | $67.16M | $113.19M | $128.64M | $48.38M | $51.89M | $111.19M | $110.11M | $39.13M | $34.57M | $128.05M | $104.15M | $32.47M |
| Low Forecast | $160.53M | $64.18M | $79.30M | $130.64M | $154.27M | $67.99M | $67.16M | $113.19M | $128.64M | $48.38M | $51.89M | $111.19M | $110.11M | $39.13M | $34.57M | $85.37M | $104.15M | $32.47M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.39% | 1.99% | 0.72% | 0.18% | 1.28% | 1.33% | -0.63% | -0.70% | 0.55% | 0.90% | 0.11% |
0 analysts predict VSTA's average Quarter EBITDA for Jun 23 to be $67.16M, with a high of $67.16M and a low of $67.16M. This is -57.30% lower than Vasta Platform's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $157.30M.
Vasta Platform Net Income Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-2.22M | $75.89M | $-75.99M | $-74.66M | $20.19M | $19.78M | $-70.82M | $-62.20M | $-5.52M | $22.25M | $-40.61M |
| Avg Forecast | $118.62M | $-65.05M | $-44.49M | $48.82M | $74.32M | $-59.91M | $-53.90M | $22.27M | $70.25M | $-47.56M | $-54.53M | $28.66M | $67.53M | $-50.76M | $-23.42M | $-10.00M | $56.11M | $-17.16M |
| High Forecast | $118.62M | $-65.05M | $-44.49M | $48.82M | $74.32M | $-59.91M | $-53.90M | $22.27M | $70.25M | $-47.56M | $-54.53M | $28.66M | $67.53M | $-50.76M | $-23.42M | $-8.00M | $56.11M | $-17.16M |
| Low Forecast | $118.62M | $-65.05M | $-44.49M | $48.82M | $74.32M | $-59.91M | $-53.90M | $22.27M | $70.25M | $-47.56M | $-54.53M | $28.66M | $67.53M | $-50.76M | $-23.42M | $-12.00M | $56.11M | $-17.16M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.10% | 1.08% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 0.70% | 0.29% | 1.40% | 2.66% | 0.55% | 0.40% | 2.37% |
Vasta Platform's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 23 is $22.27M, with a range of $22.27M to $22.27M. VSTA's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -70.65% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $75.89M (Dec 22).
Vasta Platform SG&A Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $127.28M | $170.09M | $147.43M | $174.13M | $174.02M | $171.47M | $130.35M | $133.51M | $159.38M | $189.33M | $119.30M |
| Avg Forecast | $310.40M | $124.10M | $157.25M | $252.60M | $298.30M | $131.47M | $129.86M | $218.86M | $248.73M | $93.54M | $100.33M | $214.99M | $212.90M | $75.65M | $66.85M | $155.64M | $201.37M | $62.78M |
| High Forecast | $310.40M | $124.10M | $159.73M | $252.60M | $298.30M | $131.47M | $129.86M | $218.86M | $248.73M | $93.54M | $100.33M | $214.99M | $212.90M | $75.65M | $66.85M | $155.64M | $201.37M | $62.78M |
| Low Forecast | $310.40M | $124.10M | $153.32M | $252.60M | $298.30M | $131.47M | $129.86M | $218.86M | $248.73M | $93.54M | $100.33M | $214.99M | $212.90M | $75.65M | $66.85M | $155.64M | $201.37M | $62.78M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.58% | 0.68% | 1.58% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 1.72% | 2.00% | 1.02% | 0.94% | 1.90% |
Vasta Platform's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $129.86M, based on 0 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $129.86M to $129.86M. The forecast indicates a 2.02% rise compared to VSTA last annual SG&A of $127.28M (Mar 23).
Vasta Platform EPS Forecast
| Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.03 | $0.91 | $-0.91 | $-0.89 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $-0.85 | $-0.75 | $-0.07 | $0.27 | $-0.49 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.40 | $-0.77 | $-0.52 | $0.57 | $0.87 | $-0.70 | $-0.63 | $0.26 | $0.83 | $-0.56 | $-0.64 | $0.34 | $0.79 | $-0.60 | $-0.28 | $0.36 | $0.66 | $-0.20 |
| High Forecast | $1.40 | $-0.77 | $-0.52 | $0.57 | $0.87 | $-0.70 | $-0.63 | $0.26 | $0.83 | $-0.56 | $-0.64 | $0.34 | $0.79 | $-0.60 | $-0.28 | $0.36 | $0.66 | $-0.20 |
| Low Forecast | $1.40 | $-0.77 | $-0.52 | $0.57 | $0.87 | $-0.70 | $-0.63 | $0.26 | $0.83 | $-0.56 | $-0.64 | $0.34 | $0.79 | $-0.60 | $-0.28 | $0.36 | $0.66 | $-0.20 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -0.10% | 1.10% | 1.63% | 1.39% | 0.71% | 0.30% | 1.42% | 2.72% | -0.19% | 0.41% | 2.43% |
According to 0 Wall Street analysts, Vasta Platform's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 23 is $0.26, with a low estimate of $0.26 and a high estimate of $0.26. This represents a -71.21% decrease compared to VSTA previous annual EPS of $0.91 (Dec 22).
Vasta Platform Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSTA | Vasta Platform | $2.60 | $5.75 | 121.15% | Buy |
| STRA | Strategic Education | $93.70 | $127.50 | 36.07% | Buy |
| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education | $141.83 | $166.00 | 17.04% | Buy |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services | $12.59 | $14.67 | 16.52% | Buy |
| UTI | Universal Technical Institute | $16.64 | $18.25 | 9.68% | Buy |
| APEI | American Public Education | $15.50 | $15.50 | - | Buy |
VSTA Forecast FAQ
Is Vasta Platform a good buy?
Yes, according to 2 Wall Street analysts, Vasta Platform (VSTA) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 50.00% of VSTA's total ratings.
What is VSTA's price target?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) average price target is $5.75 with a range of $5.5 to $6, implying a 121.15% from its last price of $2.6. The data is based on 2 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Vasta Platform stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for VSTA stock, the company can go up by 121.15% (from the last price of $2.6 to the average price target of $5.75), up by 130.77% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 111.54% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Vasta Platform stock reach $4?
VSTA's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $5.75 supports the claim that Vasta Platform can reach $4 in the near future.
What are Vasta Platform's analysts' financial forecasts?
Vasta Platform's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2023) are as follows: average revenue is $1.44B (high $1.44B, low $1.44B), average EBITDA is $402.62M (high $402.62M, low $402.62M), average net income is $-17.219M (high $-17.219M, low $-17.219M), average SG&A $778.48M (high $778.48M, low $778.48M), and average EPS is $-0.203 (high $-0.203, low $-0.203). VSTA's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $1.57B (high $1.57B, low $1.56B), average EBITDA is $436.68M (high $437.96M, low $434.65M), average net income is $57.9M (high $57.9M, low $57.9M), average SG&A $844.34M (high $846.82M, low $840.42M), and average EPS is $0.681 (high $0.681, low $0.681).
Did the VSTA's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Vasta Platform's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $1.26B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.22B by 3.70%. Apple's EBITDA was $474.68M, beating the average prediction of $340.09M by 39.57%. The company's net income was $-54.573M, beating the average estimation of $-3.177M by 1617.95%. Apple's SG&A was $665.67M, beating the average forecast of $657.59M by 1.23%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.65, beating the average prediction of $-0.0374 by 1639.36%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Mar 2023), Vasta Platform's revenue was $402.84M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $405.77M by -0.72%. The company's EBITDA was $157.3M, beating the average prediction of $113.19M by 38.97%. Vasta Platform's net income was $-2.224M, missing the average estimation of $22.27M by -109.99%. The company's SG&A was $127.28M, missing the average forecast of $218.86M by -41.84%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.0269, missing the average prediction of $0.262 by -110.27%