Viavi Solutions (VIAV)


Market Price (7/18/2026): $38.1 | Market Cap: $8.8 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

Viavi Solutions (VIAV)


Market Price (7/18/2026): $38.1
Market Cap: $8.8 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Network Equipment, Show more.

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 380x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 125x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 105%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 271%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 102%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.8%

Key risks
VIAV key risks include [1] significant financial distress and bankruptcy risk due to high leverage, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Network Equipment, Show more.
2 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 380x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 125x
3 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 105%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 271%
4 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 102%
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.8%
6 Key risks
VIAV key risks include [1] significant financial distress and bankruptcy risk due to high leverage, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance Exceeded Expectations. Viavi Solutions reported strong financial results for its fiscal Q3 2026, which ended March 28, 2026. The company announced non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.27, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.03. Additionally, quarterly revenue grew by 42.8% year-over-year to $406.8 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $393.8 million. This positive earnings surprise, driven by significant growth in the data center and aerospace and defense end markets, provided a strong positive catalyst for the stock early in the specified period.

2. Favorable Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. Following the strong fiscal Q3 2026 results, multiple financial analysts revised their ratings and increased price targets for Viavi Solutions. As of July 4, 2026, the company held a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $42.88. Notably, UBS Group lifted its price target from $25.00 to $60.00, B. Riley Financial raised its objective from $26.00 to $53.00, and Susquehanna increased its target from $65.00 to $66.00 by July 1, 2026. This positive outlook from the analytical community contributed to the upward stock movement.

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance Exceeded Expectations. Viavi Solutions reported strong financial results for its fiscal Q3 2026, which ended March 28, 2026. The company announced non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.27, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.03. Additionally, quarterly revenue grew by 42.8% year-over-year to $406.8 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $393.8 million. This positive earnings surprise, driven by significant growth in the data center and aerospace and defense end markets, provided a strong positive catalyst for the stock early in the specified period.

2. Favorable Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. Following the strong fiscal Q3 2026 results, multiple financial analysts revised their ratings and increased price targets for Viavi Solutions. As of July 4, 2026, the company held a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $42.88. Notably, UBS Group lifted its price target from $25.00 to $60.00, B. Riley Financial raised its objective from $26.00 to $53.00, and Susquehanna increased its target from $65.00 to $66.00 by July 1, 2026. This positive outlook from the analytical community contributed to the upward stock movement.

3. Strategic Product Innovations and Partnerships in AI and 6G. Viavi Solutions launched several new products and engaged in strategic collaborations focused on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 6G networks, aligning with critical telecommunications industry trends. During the period, VIAVI introduced the industry's first validation solution for Ultra Ethernet Transport, accelerating AI data center deployments (June 23, 2026). The company's PCIe® 6.0 Platform also received PCI-SIG® Gold Suite Acceptance for compliance testing (June 18, 2026). Furthermore, on July 14, 2026, VIAVI secured $1.1 million in funding for the SHIELD-6G project, aimed at developing an AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform for 6G networks, underscoring its pivotal role in future connectivity. These advancements highlight the company's commitment to innovation in high-growth market segments.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.7% change in VIAV stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 9.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)33120267172026Change
Stock Price ($)33.2838.1614.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2441,3669.8%
P/S Multiple6.06.58.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)224232-3.5%
Cumulative Contribution14.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VIAV14.7% 
Market (SPY)14.3%41.0%
Sector (XLK)32.1%50.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 114.1% change in VIAV stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 86.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257172026Change
Stock Price ($)17.8238.16114.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1451,36619.3%
P/S Multiple3.56.586.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)223232-3.9%
Cumulative Contribution114.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VIAV114.1% 
Market (SPY)9.3%39.3%
Sector (XLK)22.1%46.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 278.9% change in VIAV stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 202.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257172026Change
Stock Price ($)10.0738.16278.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0461,36630.6%
P/S Multiple2.16.5202.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)223232-4.1%
Cumulative Contribution278.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VIAV278.9% 
Market (SPY)21.3%36.6%
Sector (XLK)39.2%43.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 236.8% change in VIAV stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 200.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237172026Change
Stock Price ($)11.3338.16236.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1781,36616.0%
P/S Multiple2.26.5200.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)224232-3.4%
Cumulative Contribution236.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VIAV236.8% 
Market (SPY)73.6%35.9%
Sector (XLK)105.8%39.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
VIAV Return18%-40%-4%0%76%107%147%
Peers Return55%-14%16%27%20%23%190%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VIAV Win Rate50%25%42%50%58%57% 
Peers Win Rate69%42%54%65%64%54% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VIAV Max Drawdown-17%-44%-36%-39%-30%-33% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-33%-30%-21%-31%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CSCO, KEYS, NTCT, SPWR, ANET. See VIAV Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventVIAVS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven128 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-32.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven131 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven65 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1141 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven138 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven53 days105 days

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In The Past

Viavi Solutions's stock fell -26.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventVIAVS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven128 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-32.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven131 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven65 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.8%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1141 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-36.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven138 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven53 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-30.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven58 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-41.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven492 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-32.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven160 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-84.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven527.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven755 days1085 days

Compare to CSCO, KEYS, NTCT, SPWR, ANET

In The Past

Viavi Solutions's stock fell -26.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Viavi Solutions (VIAV)

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) is a technology company primarily focused on providing solutions for the communications industry and specialized optical products. It offers a comprehensive suite of network test, monitoring, and assurance tools designed to help build, maintain, and optimize complex communication networks globally. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, and government entities.

Within its network-focused operations, Viavi provides testing solutions (Network Enablement segment) comprising instruments, software, and services used to design, activate, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure for communication and safety. Additionally, its Service Enablement segment offers embedded systems and software that monitor and analyze network data, giving customers deep visibility into network, service, and application performance. These tools help communication service providers, enterprises, and cloud operators understand the actual customer experience and identify opportunities for revenue growth and network optimization.

Beyond networking, Viavi also has an Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segment. This segment manufactures advanced optical products with applications in anti-counterfeiting, consumer and industrial goods, government, and automotive industries. These specialized optical solutions address various market needs, distinct from the company's core networking business.

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1. Viavi Solutions is like a **specialized SGS** for the digital world, providing critical testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions for telecommunications and enterprise networks to ensure they perform reliably and securely.

2. Beyond networks, Viavi Solutions also has an optical products division, making it like a **specialized 3M** for advanced optical materials used in anti-counterfeiting, automotive, and industrial applications.

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  • Network Testing Solutions: Instruments, software, and services for designing, building, activating, certifying, troubleshooting, and optimizing communication networks.
  • Network Monitoring & Performance Management: Embedded systems, microprobes, and software that monitor and analyze network data for customer experience and optimization.
  • Optical Security and Performance Products: Specialized optical components used in anti-counterfeiting, consumer, industrial, government, and automotive markets.
  • Professional & Support Services: Comprehensive services including network design, system integration, repair, calibration, technical assistance, training, and consulting.

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Viavi Solutions (symbol: VIAV) primarily sells its solutions to other companies and organizations.

Based on the provided background information, the specific names of Viavi's major customer companies are not listed. Instead, the company describes its customer base by the following categories:

  • Communications service providers
  • Enterprises
  • Network equipment manufacturers
  • Government
  • Avionics customers

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Oleg Khaykin - President and Chief Executive Officer

Oleg Khaykin joined Viavi Solutions in February 2016 as President and CEO. He has over 28 years of industry experience. Prior to Viavi, Mr. Khaykin served as a Senior Advisor with Silver Lake Partners. From 2008 until its acquisition by Infineon AG in January 2015, he was the President and CEO of International Rectifier. He also held roles as Chief Operating Officer of Amkor Technology and Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Conexant Systems. Earlier in his career, he was an engineer at Motorola and spent eight years with The Boston Consulting Group.

Ilan Daskal - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ilan Daskal joined Viavi Solutions in November 2023 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 25 years of technology industry financial and strategic planning experience. Mr. Daskal was previously EVP and CFO at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. from April 2019. Before that, he was the CFO of Lumileds from 2017 to 2019. From 2008 to 2015, he served as EVP and CFO at International Rectifier Corporation, which was acquired by Infineon Technologies in 2015. He also undertook multiple short-term CFO assignments with various private and public companies between 2015 and 2016.

Paul McNab - Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer

Paul McNab joined Viavi (then JDSU) in September 2014. He has a 16-year career at Cisco Systems where he held executive-level marketing, strategy, and engineering positions, working closely with public and private data center operators and leading strategic initiatives for next-generation network architectures, including software-defined networking. Mr. McNab also founded a startup that developed a disruptive software-based network solution for global public and private cloud and enterprise customers.

Mike Petrucci - Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer

Mike Petrucci joined Viavi Solutions in April 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience across the energy, semiconductor, and technology sectors. His past senior executive roles include Vice President, Backbone Operations at BP Upstream, and President and CEO of BP Solar. Earlier in his career, he held senior global operations roles at Compaq Computer and served as President and General Manager of Philippines and Taiwan operations at Amkor.

Kevin Siebert - Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Kevin Siebert joined Viavi Solutions in September 2007. He holds the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

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Key Risks to Viavi Solutions (VIAV):

  1. Cyclicality and Volatility of Telecommunications and Data Center Markets, and Rapid Technological Change: Viavi Solutions' revenue is significantly dependent on capital expenditures by communications service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises for network build-outs, upgrades (such as 5G and AI-related infrastructure), and maintenance. A slowdown in demand for data centers or wireless network expansion, potentially driven by macroeconomic pressures or a normalization of investment cycles, could severely impact the company's revenue growth and profitability. Additionally, the rapid evolution of network technologies necessitates continuous innovation in Viavi's testing and assurance solutions; a failure to keep pace with these advancements could lead to product obsolescence and a loss of market share.
  2. Inconsistent Profitability and Margin Pressure: Despite experiencing revenue growth, Viavi Solutions has demonstrated inconsistent profitability and compressed margins, with recent quarterly results indicating a net loss. This trend, where increased sales do not consistently translate into sustainable profits, raises concerns about the company's financial health and its capacity to achieve anticipated operating margins, which could adversely affect its valuation.
  3. Intense Competition: Viavi operates in highly competitive markets for network testing, monitoring, and assurance solutions, as well as optical products. The company faces significant competition from established players, including Keysight Technologies, Anritsu Corporation, and EXFO Inc. This intense competitive landscape can lead to pricing pressures, reduced market share, and a continuous demand for investment in research and development to maintain a competitive edge, potentially further impacting the company's margins.

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The widespread adoption of AI-driven network automation (AIOps), software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and integrated cloud-native observability platforms poses a clear emerging threat to Viavi Solutions' Network Enablement (NE) and Service Enablement (SE) segments. As communications service providers and enterprises increasingly embed testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities directly into their network infrastructure and operational tools, and as networks become more self-healing and autonomously managed, the demand for traditional, external, and often hardware-centric testing instruments, probes, and standalone monitoring software may diminish. This paradigm shift could reduce the reliance on third-party specialized solutions like those offered by Viavi, much like streaming services displaced physical media rentals.

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Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) participates in several addressable markets through its three segments: Network Enablement (NE), Service Enablement (SE), and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP).

Network Enablement (NE)

  • Communication Test & Measurement Market: This market, which encompasses solutions for network build-out and maintenance, was valued at approximately USD 9.3 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.4 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% between 2025 and 2034. Another estimate placed the global market size at USD 9.82 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 36.2 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2025 to 2033. North America held a significant share of over 32% of the global communication test & measurement market in 2024. Viavi Solutions is recognized as a key player in this sector, particularly strong in fiber optics testing.

  • Telecom Testing Equipment Market: A sub-segment of communication test & measurement, this market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.8 billion globally in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.7 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.2% over the forecast period.

Service Enablement (SE)

  • Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market: The global Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) market was estimated at USD 6.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.35 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.0% from 2025 to 2033. Another report indicates a global market size of USD 8.2 billion in 2025, anticipated to grow to USD 17.5 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 8.8%. North America commanded a 39.2% revenue share of the global EPM market in 2024. The U.S. EPM market specifically was valued at USD 2.33 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.96 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.94%.

  • Network Performance Monitoring Market: This global market was valued at USD 4.13 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 4.61 billion in 2026 to USD 9.52 billion by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of 9.50%. Another source estimates the global market to be worth US$ 1,625.5 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach US$ 5,632.1 million by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 13.2%. In 2025, North America held the largest share of 42.30% in this market.

  • Telecom Service Assurance Market: The global telecom service assurance market size was estimated at USD 9.67 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 18.00 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2030. North America accounted for 37.21% of the global revenue in 2025.

Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP)

  • Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging Market: The global market for anti-counterfeiting packaging was valued at USD 171.51 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 348.58 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.29%. Another report indicates a global market size of USD 207.58 billion in 2025, expected to increase to approximately USD 717.63 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 13.21%. North America led this market with a 41.45% market share in 2025.

  • Optical Filters Market: The global optical filters market size was valued at USD 1.21 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach USD 2.22 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.01%. Another estimation places the global optical filters market size at USD 14,250.75 million in 2024, projected to reach USD 26,500.60 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.5%. For optical filters specifically for optical communications, the global market size was US$ 987 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach US$ 1534 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.6%. North America is a dominant region in the overall optical filters market.

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Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key areas:

  • Growth in Data Center and AI Infrastructure: Viavi anticipates strong demand and continued growth within the data center ecosystem, including hyperscale and cloud environments. This is further supported by the launch of new products like the TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance, designed to accelerate AI infrastructure rollouts.
  • Demand in Aerospace and Defense Markets: The company foresees sustained growth from the aerospace and defense sectors, driven by the need for mission-critical communication, avionics, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT) products.
  • Expansion of High-Speed Optical Networks (800G and 1.6T): Viavi expects significant revenue contributions from its recently launched 800-gig and 1.6-terabit fiber and high-speed Ethernet products, addressing the evolving needs of advanced network infrastructure.
  • Recovery in Communication Service Provider Spending: Following periods of weaker spending, Viavi anticipates a gradual recovery in the communication service provider market, particularly in the second half of fiscal year 2025. This recovery is expected to boost demand for their Network Enablement solutions.
  • Optical Security and Performance Products: The Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP) segment is poised for growth driven by higher demand for its anti-counterfeiting and 3D sensing products, although near-term fluctuations may occur due to customer inventory adjustments.

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Share Repurchases

  • In fiscal year 2025, Viavi Solutions repurchased approximately 2 million shares of its common stock for about $16.4 million.

Share Issuance

  • In December 2025, Viavi Solutions entered into privately negotiated agreements to exchange an aggregate principal amount of $103.463 million of its 1.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 for 7,871,043 shares of common stock at a price of $17.88 per share.
  • The company did not receive any cash proceeds from this share exchange.

Outbound Investments

  • During fiscal year 2025, Viavi Solutions prioritized its capital allocation towards merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, including the acquisition of Inertial Labs.
  • In October 2025, Viavi Solutions completed the acquisition of Spirent Communications plc's high-speed Ethernet, network security, and channel emulation testing business for an all-cash consideration of $425 million.
  • This acquisition of Spirent's business is expected to contribute approximately $180 million to VIAVI's Network Service Enablement (NSE) revenue within the first 12 months post-closing.

Capital Expenditures

  • Viavi Solutions reported capital expenditures of $27.8 million for fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were $8.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 and $8.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures has historically been operational efficiencies and growth initiatives.

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Financials

VIAVCSCOKEYSNTCTSPWRANETMedian
NameViavi So.Cisco Sy.Keysight.NetScout.SunPower Arista N. 
Mkt Price38.16111.94315.9041.300.60168.6176.62
Mkt Cap8.9442.454.03.00.1212.131.4
Rev LTM1,36660,7466,0888592949,7103,727
Op Inc LTM7614,4081,106111-424,155608
FCF LTM4611,7881,357285-385,278821
FCF 3Y Avg6712,3341,198183-473,733690
CFO LTM7113,0251,489295-385,424892
CFO 3Y Avg9213,2771,341190-463,811766

Growth & Margins

VIAVCSCOKEYSNTCTSPWRANETMedian
NameViavi So.Cisco Sy.Keysight.NetScout.SunPower Arista N. 
Rev Chg LTM30.6%9.2%19.2%4.5%66.2%30.6%24.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.6%3.5%3.5%-1.9%68.8%26.0%5.1%
Rev Chg Q42.8%12.0%31.5%-1.0%-7.2%35.1%21.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM9.8%2.9%7.2%-0.2%-1.9%7.8%5.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM46.3%19.0%28.6%38.6%34.5%32.2%33.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg2.8%0.8%-5.1%14.7%-21.5%33.9%1.8%
Op Mgn LTM5.6%23.7%18.2%12.9%-14.4%42.8%15.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.8%24.0%18.6%10.1%-36.5%41.7%14.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.2%0.5%2.2%-0.1%-5.4%-0.0%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM5.2%21.4%24.5%34.3%-13.0%55.9%22.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.4%23.2%24.6%22.6%-33.7%47.7%22.9%
FCF/Rev LTM3.3%19.4%22.3%33.2%-13.0%54.4%20.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.2%21.6%22.0%21.7%-34.6%46.8%21.7%

Valuation

VIAVCSCOKEYSNTCTSPWRANETMedian
NameViavi So.Cisco Sy.Keysight.NetScout.SunPower Arista N. 
Mkt Cap8.9442.454.03.00.1212.131.4
P/S6.57.38.93.50.321.86.9
P/Op Inc116.830.748.826.8-1.851.039.8
P/EBIT380.028.541.924.7-4.451.035.2
P/E-160.737.051.331.1-1.757.034.0
P/CFO124.734.036.310.1-1.939.135.1
Total Yield-0.6%4.2%2.0%3.2%-60.2%1.8%1.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.6%5.1%3.8%9.9%-3.2%3.8%
D/E0.10.10.10.02.30.00.1
Net D/E0.10.00.0-0.22.1-0.10.0

Returns

VIAVCSCOKEYSNTCTSPWRANETMedian
NameViavi So.Cisco Sy.Keysight.NetScout.SunPower Arista N. 
1M Rtn-21.7%-4.2%-9.9%5.3%-19.6%2.2%-7.1%
3M Rtn-13.5%30.3%-5.5%23.1%-48.9%2.7%-1.4%
6M Rtn105.2%50.2%47.5%52.1%-65.2%29.9%48.9%
12M Rtn271.2%67.3%93.7%80.3%-64.3%50.6%73.8%
3Y Rtn248.2%136.5%85.9%37.8%-63.0%288.7%111.2%
1M Excs Rtn-23.1%-5.3%-9.1%2.5%-19.8%1.1%-7.2%
3M Excs Rtn-13.2%27.1%-10.2%19.0%-55.7%-1.2%-5.7%
6M Excs Rtn106.7%44.2%43.2%42.6%-69.5%27.1%42.9%
12M Excs Rtn258.4%50.5%78.1%64.2%-84.2%36.6%57.4%
3Y Excs Rtn164.5%72.0%21.1%-31.7%-129.8%244.4%46.6%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Network and Service Enablement777702   
Optical Security and Performance Products308298305343361
Network Enablement  707846747
Other Items  00 
Service Enablement  9410391
Total1,0841,0001,1061,2921,199


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Optical Security and Performance Products112107111139161
Network and Service Enablement4286114892
Unallocated other expenses-96-94   
Other Items  -90-102-111
Total582182185142


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$38.16 
Market Cap ($ Bil)8.9 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-31.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$47.67$30.48
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-20.0%25.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility82.5%67.4%
Downside Capture399.22176.41
Upside Capture254.99296.91
Correlation (SPY)43.9%37.2%
VIAV Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.492.192.242.261.881.16
Up Beta-0.75-1.490.520.471.260.74
Down Beta3.772.523.122.291.741.13
Up Capture341%271%373%796%822%532%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days10193367135383
Down Capture263%328%273%170%126%107%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days11223057114352

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VIAV
VIAV279.5%67.3%2.24-
Sector ETF (XLK)36.5%24.6%1.2143.4%
Equity (SPY)20.2%12.6%1.1836.4%
Gold (GLD)19.6%28.0%0.6319.8%
Commodities (DBC)30.0%19.0%1.25-1.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.7%14.0%0.8113.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.4%42.8%-1.3317.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VIAV
VIAV17.7%44.3%0.50-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.2%25.5%0.6743.7%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5741.6%
Gold (GLD)16.9%18.4%0.7412.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%19.5%0.345.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.9%0.0529.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.6%53.5%0.4417.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VIAV
VIAV19.4%39.1%0.58-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.5%24.8%0.9050.1%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7349.7%
Gold (GLD)11.0%16.1%0.559.9%
Commodities (DBC)7.0%17.9%0.3113.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2237.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.5%66.2%0.9914.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6152026-30.6%
Average Daily Volume13.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity232.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202615.1%16.4%6.7%
1/28/202617.5%16.5%41.3%
10/29/202522.3%24.7%26.0%
8/7/20257.6%6.3%14.3%
5/1/2025-12.3%-13.9%-14.1%
1/30/202520.5%28.1%9.5%
10/31/20246.9%13.9%12.5%
8/8/2024-7.1%3.1%1.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121212
# Negative111111
Median Positive6.5%5.1%8.5%
Median Negative-4.5%-6.9%-7.5%
Max Positive22.3%28.1%41.3%
Max Negative-23.2%-22.5%-24.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/202615.1%16.4%6.7%
1/28/202617.5%16.5%41.3%
10/29/202522.3%24.7%26.0%
8/7/20257.6%6.3%14.3%
5/1/2025-12.3%-13.9%-14.1%
1/30/202520.5%28.1%9.5%
10/31/20246.9%13.9%12.5%
8/8/2024-7.1%3.1%1.4%
5/2/2024-5.7%-6.9%-5.1%
2/1/2024-4.5%-12.5%-2.1%
11/2/20236.0%-0.5%9.2%
8/10/2023-2.5%-5.1%-7.5%
4/17/2023-9.1%-12.8%-9.3%
2/2/20231.4%-2.3%-8.6%
11/3/2022-23.2%-22.5%-24.0%
8/11/20221.5%3.3%-4.0%
5/3/20223.5%-1.0%4.3%
11/4/2021-4.5%-8.2%-3.0%
8/12/20211.3%1.0%2.2%
5/4/2021-1.3%2.1%7.9%
2/2/20210.7%3.9%-3.8%
11/5/2020-0.2%0.0%6.5%
8/11/2020-2.0%-6.9%-21.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121212
# Negative111111
Median Positive6.5%5.1%8.5%
Median Negative-4.5%-6.9%-7.5%
Max Positive22.3%28.1%41.3%
Max Negative-23.2%-22.5%-24.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-K
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202401/31/202510-Q
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/16/202410-K
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/02/202410-Q
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/17/202310-K
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/03/202310-Q
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/19/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202501/29/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/11/202510-K
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202401/31/202510-Q
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/16/202410-K
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/02/202410-Q
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/17/202310-K
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/03/202310-Q
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/19/202210-K
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/07/202210-Q
09/30/202111/08/202110-Q
06/30/202108/23/202110-K
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202011/10/202010-Q
06/30/202008/24/202010-K
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/06/202010-Q
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q
06/30/201908/27/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/12/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Revenue427.00 Mil432.00 Mil437.00 Mil9.9% Higher NewGuidance: 393.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Non-GAAP EPS0.290.30.3130.4% Higher NewGuidance: 0.23 for Q3 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 1/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue386.00 Mil393.00 Mil400.00 Mil7.7% Higher NewGuidance: 365.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP EPS0.220.230.2421.1% Higher NewGuidance: 0.19 for Q2 2026
2026 Annualized Cost Savings 30.00 Mil    

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue360.00 Mil365.00 Mil370.00 Mil24.1% Higher NewActual: 294.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP EPS0.180.190.240.7% Higher NewActual: 0.14 for Q1 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 5/29/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell508202651.82136,5477,075,86661,603,512Form
2Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell508202651.43123,3336,343,01668,162,493Form
3Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell506202653.0010,693566,7292,082,211Form
4Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell506202654.61104,5525,709,58580,970,356Form
5Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEOHeld by reporting person's spouseSell506202654.7720,238  Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell508202651.82136,5477,075,86661,603,512Form
2Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell508202651.43123,3336,343,01668,162,493Form
3Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell506202653.0010,693566,7292,082,211Form
4Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell506202654.61104,5525,709,58580,970,356Form
5Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEOHeld by reporting person's spouseSell506202654.7720,238  Form
6McNab, PaulEVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy OfficerDirectSell506202654.962,727149,876850,286Form
7Gilstrap, Doug DirectSell506202655.0010,000550,0003,067,130Form
8Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell504202654.028,255445,9351,087,369Form
9Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell504202653.3051,1102,724,1638,567,442Form
10Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell302202634.787,264252,642987,196Form
11McNab, PaulEVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy OfficerDirectSell302202632.893,551116,792598,532Form
12Colvin, Donald A DirectSell226202629.2325,000730,7504,298,359Form
13Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell218202626.8515,775423,5595,688,172Form
14Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell217202626.4513,058345,3846,020,681Form
15Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell213202626.5913,901369,6281,328,968Form
16Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell211202627.5042,7671,176,09243,803,485Form
17Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEOHeld by reporting person's spouseSell211202627.5120,000550,200556,747Form
18Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell209202626.2573,2501,922,81242,935,051Form
19Staley, Gary WSVP Global Sales NSEDirectSell205202623.9324,237579,9913,260,869Form
20Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell205202624.5070,0001,715,00043,596,206Form
21Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell205202626.4874,3151,967,86148,973,092Form
22Staley, Gary WSVP Global Sales NSEDirectSell205202626.1422,306583,0794,195,575Form
23Staley, Gary WSVP Global Sales NSEDirectSell203202625.9220,742537,6334,738,435Form
24McNab, PaulEVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy OfficerDirectSell203202625.804,638119,660561,124Form
25Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell203202625.7213,577349,200916,867Form
26Staley, Gary WSVP Global Sales NSEDirectSell203202625.8322,784588,4525,257,226Form
27Burns, Richard John DirectSell1211202518.763,38463,48463,484Form
28Corrales, Eugenia DirectSell1211202518.763,38463,48463,484Form
29Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell1208202518.2624,225442,349898,849Form
30Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEOHeld by reporting person's spouseSell1205202517.5040,238704,165704,165Form
31Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEOHeld by reporting person's spouseSell1204202517.6038,438676,5091,416,378Form
32Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell1204202517.1035,004598,56832,852,366Form
33Daskal, IlanEVP, CFODirectSell1203202517.49170,0002,972,994177,190Form
34Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell1202202517.7768,8101,222,55934,756,054Form
35Khaykin, OlegPresident & CEODirectSell1202202517.6385,8361,513,31835,701,537Form
36McNab, PaulEVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy OfficerDirectSell1201202518.141,65730,058478,660Form
37Barnes, Keith DirectSell1112202518.18121,4672,208,232494,724Form
38Colvin, Donald A DirectSell1105202517.0940,000683,6072,538,301Form
39Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell1104202517.459,765170,3991,078,759Form
40McNab, PaulEVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy OfficerDirectSell1104202517.4112,617219,662488,246Form
41Barnes, Keith DirectSell1104202517.2753,933931,5662,161,689Form
42Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell1104202517.2911,148192,7491,269,950Form
43Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell1001202512.638,387105,9282,742,655Form
44Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell925202512.178,987109,372965,507Form
45Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell925202512.179,927120,8121,029,558Form
46Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell903202511.348,38595,0862,557,635Form
47Scrivanich, Luke MSVP General Manager OSPDirectSell902202511.1811,873132,740747,226Form
48Siebert, Kevin ChristopherSVP Gen. Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell902202511.1813,115146,626795,558Form
49Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell80120259.728,38581,5022,273,761Form
50Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell701202510.028,38584,0182,427,956Form
51Daskal, IlanEVP, CFODirectSell60620259.2882,095  Form
52Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell60220259.038,38575,7172,263,785Form
53Belluzzo, Richard DirectSell50820258.928,38574,7942,311,003Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 18, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Parsifal Capital Management, LP$42.8 Mil5.5%17TRIM -62.0%13F
Analog Century Management LP$91.9 Mil4.4%25New13F
Westerly Capital Management, LLC$14.1 Mil4.4%36TRIM -63.0%13F
Whale Rock Capital Management LLC$115.6 Mil1.5%35New13F
Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd$11.5 Mil1.3%34TRIM -44.9%13F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$8.3 Mil1.3%41New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Whale Rock Capital Management LLC$115.6 Mil1.5%35New13F
Analog Century Management LP$91.9 Mil4.4%25New13F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$8.3 Mil1.3%41New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Westerly Capital Management, LLC$14.1 Mil4.4%36TRIM -63.0%13F
Parsifal Capital Management, LP$42.8 Mil5.5%17TRIM -62.0%13F
Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd$11.5 Mil1.3%34TRIM -44.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Whale Rock Capital Management LLC$115.6 Mil1.5%35New13F
Analog Century Management LP$91.9 Mil4.4%25New13F
Parsifal Capital Management, LP$42.8 Mil5.5%17TRIM -62.0%13F
Westerly Capital Management, LLC$14.1 Mil4.4%36TRIM -63.0%13F
Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd$11.5 Mil1.3%34TRIM -44.9%13F
Oribel Capital Management, LP$8.3 Mil1.3%41New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/17/2026