Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
VIAV price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedVIAV is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $33.38
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $13.75–$55.33
- Market cap
- $8.21B
- From 52-week high
- -39.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 246M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #65 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Viavi Solutions Inc. is a technology company that designs and manufactures network testing and software solutions used by telecommunications providers, network equipment manufacturers, and service providers. The company operates globally, serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets.
VIAV currently ranks #65 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. Its Undervalued verdict is new as of this week's run.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $8.21B
- P/E (trailing)
- 36x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.52B
- Net margin
- -2.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.93
- Gross margin
- 62.5%
- Debt / equity
- 0.48
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 26.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 246M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 41 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $39.26
- 200-day average
- $38.00
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Dividend
- None in the last 12 months (last ex-date 2015-08-04)
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-04 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+16.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+17.4%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+15.8%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+15.4%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+42.9%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+25.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+30.0%)
2024-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 7 buy · 1 hold · 0 sell (8 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $61.4
- Target vs last price
- +83.9%
What our data shows for VIAV
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for VIAV, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $13.75–$55.33.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 41.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for VIAV
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent VIAV news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for VIAV is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- A Look at Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV) After 4.8% Gain -- GF Value $14.98 vs Price $34.98 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Viavi Solutions operates in the Technology sector and has recently experienced upward price movement. According to TickrTrends analysis, the stock is currently considered undervalued despite trading at a significant premium to its GuruFocus value estimate. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the current market price will eventually converge toward fundamental value assessments or whether the premium reflects genuine growth prospects that justify the higher trading level. - Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV) Stock Down 9.3% but Still Overvalued -- GF Score: 66/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Viavi Solutions trades in the Technology sector where valuation metrics significantly influence investor decisions, yet TickrTrends currently assesses the stock as fairly valued despite recent downward price movement. The GF Score of 66 out of 100 suggests moderate fundamental quality, which investors focused on valuation should monitor to determine whether the recent decline has created a more attractive entry point or whether fair value pricing already reflects current business performance. A valuation-focused reader should track whether VIAV's fundamentals improve enough to justify upward reassessment or whether the stock may move toward undervalued territory as market conditions evolve. - Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV) Shares Fall 8.2% -- What GF Score of 66 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: Viavi Solutions shares experienced an 8 percent decline, which may prompt valuation-conscious investors to assess whether the company has shifted from its current fairly valued status. The company's GF Score of 66 suggests moderate quality fundamentals for a technology sector player, indicating that price movements should be evaluated against underlying business metrics rather than taken as automatic buying or selling signals. Investors monitoring VIAV's valuation should watch for clarity on whether recent weakness reflects broader technology sector pressures or company-specific concerns that might justify re-evaluation of its fairly valued designation.
More VIAV news
- Viavi Solutions Inc (VIAV) Stock Up 6.8% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 68/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-01)
- Viavi (VIAV) Call Option Profit Surges 77% Amid Stock Rally on September 28, 2026 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-28)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — VIAV moved into a mixed trend state this week as its 50/200-day trend shifted from uptrend, while its sector discount ranking improved to number 92 from number 134, indicating the stock is trading at a better relative value within the Technology sector. The valuation verdict upgraded from Fairly valued to Undervalued, reflecting the improvement in VIAV's relative pricing position among its peers.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — VIAV's quality grade declined from A to B this week, while its sector discount rank improved from 141 to 130 within the Technology sector. The company's valuation verdict shifted from Overvalued to Fairly valued based on TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-05 — VIAV's valuation metrics have shifted negatively this week within the Technology sector. The company's sector discount rank declined from number 118 to number 141, indicating it has become less attractively valued relative to its peers. The valuation verdict moved from Fairly valued to Overvalued, reflecting a deterioration in the company's relative valuation standing.
- 2026-09-28 — VIAV has experienced notable shifts in its technical positioning this week. The 50/200-day trend state improved from mixed to uptrend, while the stock's sector discount rank declined from 97 to 119, indicating diminished relative valuation advantage within the Technology sector. The valuation verdict shifted from Undervalued to Fairly valued, reflecting a reassessment of the company's current pricing relative to its fundamentals.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is VIAV stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), VIAV is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is VIAV's TickrTrends verdict?
VIAV's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does VIAV compare to other Technology stocks?
VIAV ranks #65 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is VIAV overbought or oversold?
VIAV's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does VIAV pay a dividend?
VIAV has paid no dividend in the last twelve months; its last ex-dividend date on file was 2015-08-04.
When does VIAV report earnings next?
VIAV's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-04 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does VIAV usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters VIAV beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about VIAV?
Of 8 analysts covering VIAV, 7 rate it a buy, 1 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $61.4 (+83.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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