Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV)

Viavi Solutions' stock has experienced significant movement, reaching a new 52-week high of $38.55 as of April 8, 2026. The share price as of April 6, 2026, was $35.87, representing a substantial increase of 262.69% over the past year. On October 16, 2025, Viavi Solutions Inc. acquired Spirent Communications plc's high-speed Ethernet, network security, and channel emulation testing business. In Q1 Fiscal 2026, net revenue was $299.1 million, up 25.6% year-over-year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.15, up 150% year-over-year. In Q2 Fiscal 2026, revenue was $369.3 million, up 36.4% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS was $0.22. Several analysts raised their price targets for VIAV. The company reported having up to three quarters of visibility for data center-related orders. Insiders sold 485,772 shares in the 90 days leading up to April 8, 2026.

Viavi Solutions experiences demand seasonality for certain products and services. The demand for anti-counterfeiting and other OSP products is seasonally higher in the third fiscal quarter. The company has seen countercyclical growth in its Network and Service Enablement (NSE) segment, driven by strong demand from data center and aerospace and defense customers. The timing of government orders can affect results. The company anticipates continued strong momentum in data center and aerospace and defense markets throughout the calendar year.

Viavi Solutions, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions, as well as high-performance thin-film optical coatings. The company operates within the Technology sector, specifically in the Communication Equipment industry and Hardware industry group. Viavi's business is segmented into Network Enablement (NE), Service Enablement (SE), and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP). Network Enablement includes testing products for broadband/IP network operators. Service Enablement includes systems and services for broadband/IP network operators and data centers. Optical Security and Performance Products includes high-performance thin-film optical coatings used in various markets.

Viavi Solutions is a global company with a significant international presence, operating offices throughout North, Central, and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific/China/Japan. The company has over 3,600 employees across more than 60 locations globally, with employees in over 40 countries. A majority of its revenue is derived from the United States, and its global headquarters are located in Chandler, Arizona.

Viavi Solutions generally maintains a positive brand reputation, driven by its leadership in network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions, and its innovative optical technologies. Viavi actively promotes environmentally friendly practices, striving to conserve resources, reduce emissions, recycle water, and minimize waste. The company is recognized as a global leader in its fields, enabling critical infrastructure for various sectors. The acquisition of Spirent Communications' business further solidified Viavi's position in the market.

Viavi Solutions Inc. has a predominantly institutional ownership structure. As of April 7, 2026, there were 407 institutional owners holding a total of 219,706,407 shares, representing approximately 83.90% to 95.54% of the company's stock. Individuals hold a smaller percentage, approximately 1.28% to 14.90% of the shares, while insiders hold about 1.20% to 1.52% of the stock.