Vasta Platform Limited(VSTA)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VSTA•NASDAQ
$4.90
4.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorConsumer DefensiveIndustryEducation & TrainingSub-IndustryEducation Content and Curriculum Providers
AboutVasta Platform Limited, an education company, provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools operating in the K-12 education sector in Brazil. The company operates in two segments, Content & EdTech Platform and Digital Platform. The Content & EdTech Platform segment offers core and complementary educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems, and other complimentary educational services. The Digital Platform segment provides physical and digital e-commerce platforms, and other digital services. As of December 31, 2021, it had 4,508 partner schools with 1,335 thousand students. The company also sells textbooks, as well as operates an e-commerce channel for the sale of educational content, such as textbooks, school materials, stationery, and others; and offers university admission preparatory exam courses. It serves various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, administrators, and private school owners. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.Show more
- Revenue$1.67B+12.6%
- EBITDA$660M+38.3%
- Net Income$486M+680.7%
- EPS (Diluted)6.07+695.1%
- Gross Margin60.97%-1.0%
- EBITDA Margin39.41%+22.8%
- Operating Margin21.84%+71.5%
- Net Margin29.06%+615.5%
- ROE10.23%+658.5%
VSTA Price & Volume
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Seasonal Revenue Volatility Masks Structural Profitability Challenges
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q3
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High Seasonal Revenue Volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Vasta Platform Limited operates a B2B education model characterized by extreme seasonal revenue fluctuations, as evidenced by the 13.4% year-over-year growth in 2025Q3 contrasting with a 6.6% decline in 2025Q1.
- While the company maintains a disciplined capital expenditure profile with CapEx/Revenue ratios consistently below 4.0%, the reliance on $3.7 billion in goodwill suggests an acquisition-heavy growth strategy that complicates long-term earnings visibility.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to achieve consistent operating leverage, given that operating margins have swung from a 47.9% profit in 2024Q4 to a 12.5% loss in 2025Q3.
Verdict Logic
while the stock trades at a low 4.18 TTM P/E, the extreme volatility in operating income and the reliance on working capital swings for cash flow suggest significant execution risk.
VSTA Growth Metrics
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years11.09%
3 Years20.9%
TTM13.6%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM902.19%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM1196.86%
Return on Capital
10 Years2.88%
5 Years2.88%
3 Years3.68%
Last Year6.14%
VSTA Recent Earnings
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (27%)
Q2 2026Latest
Mar 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.24-35.1%
$0.37
Rev
—
$143M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.07-40.0%
$0.05
Rev
$47M-14.3%
$55M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06-300.0%
$0.03
Rev
$66M-84.8%
$434M
Q2 2025
May 8, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05-16.7%
$0.06
Rev
$74M-82.2%
$414M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Mar 11, 2026 | $0.24vs $0.37-35.1% | —vs $143M |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.07vs $0.05-40.0% | $47Mvs $55M-14.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.06vs $0.03-300.0% | $66Mvs $434M-84.8% |
| Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.05vs $0.06-16.7% | $74Mvs $414M-82.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.90 | $394M | 4.15 | 12.64% | 29.06% | 10.23% | — | |
| $35.16 | $2.2B | 14.53 | 24.2% | 19.91% | 17.21% | — | |
| $79.19 | $1.8B | 14.61 | 3.96% | 10.21% | 7.85% | — | |
| $91.07 | $3.88B | 15.31 | 17.9% | 12.15% | 19.89% | — | |
| $39.86 | $5.69B | 21.09 | 8.64% | 16.08% | 25.36% | — | |
| $14.77 | $1.33B | 9.35 | 9.69% | 20.04% | 15.87% | — |
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Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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VSTA Frequently Asked Questions
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Vasta Platform Limited's revenue?
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) reported $1.74B in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 76% increase from $985.4M in 2018.
How fast is Vasta Platform Limited growing?
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) grew revenue by 12.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is VSTA profitable?
Yes, Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) is profitable, generating $488.3M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (29.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is VSTA's return on equity?
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Vasta Platform Limited's free cash flow?
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) generated $198.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.