VIAVViavi Solutions exhibits strong fundamental performance driven by its critical role in network infrastructure. While current technicals suggest a neutral-to-slightly bearish short-term outlook, the company's position within key technology themes remains compelling for long-term investors. The valuation appears reasonable given its market position and future prospects.
Viavi Solutions is strategically positioned within several high-growth technology themes, including 5G/6G network development, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions. Its products are essential for the deployment and optimization of next-generation communication networks.
Viavi Solutions demonstrates solid financial health with growing revenue and a manageable debt level. Profitability has been inconsistent, with recent quarters showing losses, but the TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) profitability remains positive. The company's balance sheet is robust.
The stock is currently trading in a narrow range, with mixed signals from technical indicators. While it remains above key long-term moving averages, short-term momentum oscillators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish sentiment. A break of the current trading range will be crucial for direction.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 5G/6G Network Deployment | 95 |
| Cloud Infrastructure & Data Centers | 90 |
| Cybersecurity & Network Assurance | 85 |
| Semiconductor & Optical Components | 70 |
| Digital Transformation | 90 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 45 |
| Profitability | 60 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 65 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 60 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Volume Confirmation | 75 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 65 |
Positive Earnings Surprise
Multiple recent quarters have shown EPS estimates being beaten, with the latest quarter (2025 Q2) beating estimates by 26.32% (0.15 reported vs. 0.12 estimate). This suggests strong operational execution and potential for positive future surprises.
Potential for Undervaluation
The trailing P/E ratio of 84.7 (TTM) appears high, but the Price/Sales (P/S) ratio of 2.9 (TTM) is relatively reasonable compared to historical data (3.3 in 2021). The company reported a net loss in 2024, making P/E less informative; positive EPS surprises in recent quarters suggest a potential path to profitability and a lower forward P/E.
Recent Net Losses
The company reported a net loss of $25.8 million in 2024Q2 and a net loss of $21.7 million in 2024Q2. This indicates current profitability challenges that need to be overcome for sustained investor returns.
High P/E Ratio on TTM Basis
The TTM P/E ratio is 84.7, driven by the recent net loss. This valuation is high and may indicate that the market is pricing in significant future growth, which carries execution risk.
August 2025
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Next Earnings Date
H: $0.12
A: $0.12
L: $0.11
H: 288.00M
A: 285.19M
L: 284.00M
Viavi Solutions Inc. provides network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions for communications service providers, hyperscalers, network equipment manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, government, and avionics customers in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through three segments: Network Enablement (NE), Service Enablement (SE), and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP). The NE segment offers testing solutions that access the network to perform build-out and maintenance tasks. Its solutions include instruments, software, and services to design, build, activate, certify, troubleshoot, and optimize networks; and test and measurement instrumentation for aviation, aerospace, government, defense, communication and safety. It also offers support and professional services, such as repair, calibration, software support, and technical assistance for the products; and system integration projects, including project management, installation, and implementation, as well as product and technology training, and consulting services. The SE segment provides embedded systems and enterprise performance management solutions for communication service providers, enterprises, and cloud operators with visibility into network, service, and application data. Its solutions include instruments, microprobes, and software, which monitor, collect, and analyze network data to reveal the actual customer experience and to identify opportunities for new revenue streams and network optimization. The OSP segment offers optical products for anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, government, automotive, and industrial markets. It offers NITRO wireless test and optimization suite, including 6G testbed to validate AI-RAN, 5G, 6G, and quantum technologies. The company was formerly known as JDS Uniphase Corporation. Viavi Solutions Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
12.26 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for VIAV have a max estimate of 16.00 and a min estimate of 8.60.