Viavi Solutions Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced it will showcase advances in telecom technology with over 20 industry partners at MWC Barcelona 2025, highlighting the importance of ecosystem collaboration as networks become more open and complex.

Key collaborations include partnerships with Calnex Solutions for network testing, Infosys for cloud-based network management, and companies like Samsung, NVIDIA, and academic institutions for AI-RAN development. The company will also feature 6G collaborations with Nokia Bell Labs and Qualcomm, as well as non-terrestrial networks (NTN) showcases with ITRI, KT, and Rohde & Schwarz.

VIAVI's Open RAN solutions will be prominently featured through demonstrations with multiple partners including Ericsson, Mavenir, and StarHub. According to Sameh Yamany, VIAVI's CTO, "operators must optimize and secure increasingly complex network architectures" and "it will take a community of trusted vendors to dynamically address the resulting challenges."

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced successful testing of Battelle RavenStar™ Active Antenna System at VALOR™, their Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN in Chandler, Arizona. RavenStar, an ultra-wideband steerable radio unit with integrated antenna, achieved 99% of theoretical uplink and downlink throughput during Open Radio Unit testing.

VALOR, funded by NTIA's Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund and opened in October 2024, provides accessible testing capabilities through a 'pay-as-you-go' model, particularly benefiting new entrants and startups seeking U.S. certification. The RavenStar technology, designed and manufactured in the U.S., offers reduced total cost of ownership through lower power consumption and enhanced network capacity with massive MIMO.

The successful testing validates Open RAN readiness for deployment and demonstrates VALOR's efficient architecture, capable of integrating with devices under test within hours.

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced its participation at MWC Barcelona 2025 (March 3-6), where it will showcase advanced network optimization technologies. The company will demonstrate innovations across multiple domains including 6G Forward initiatives, AI-driven digital twins, Non-Terrestrial Network validation, and quantum security testing.

Key showcases include energy-efficient neuromorphic receivers for 6G, advanced MIMO testing capabilities for 5G and Open RAN, NTN digital twin testbed solutions, and the NITRO® AIOps platform for automated network management. VIAVI will also demonstrate its TeraVM Security Test for Post-Quantum Cryptography and showcase real-time Open RAN testing from its VALOR™ Lab.

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has successfully validated the over-the-air (OTA) performance of Nokia's Massive MIMO radio operating in the upper 6 GHz frequency band. This testing, important for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks, was conducted at Nokia's Otava lab in Oulu, Finland.

The validation utilized VIAVI's NITRO® Wireless test portfolio, including the TM500 Network Tester and OneAdvisor 800 spectrum analyzer, to test Nokia's 128TRX Massive MIMO radio based on their AirScale Habrok platform. The tests focused on spectrum analysis, peak throughput validation, and performance testing with multiple emulated User Equipment (UEs).

This development is significant as operators will need to increase their TDD mid-band spectrum holdings, with the upper 6 GHz spectrum potentially offering 200 MHz of mid-band TDD spectrum per operator, as agreed at the World Radio Conference 2023.

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched the EdgeGM™ 7000, a new Edge Grandmaster Clock that enhances its SecurePNT™ portfolio. The device features up to 25G Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and multi-orbit SecureTime altGNSS capabilities, designed to protect critical infrastructure operations worldwide.

The EdgeGM 7000 addresses vulnerabilities in GPS and GNSS signals that critical networks rely on for data synchronization. It offers multisource assurance by combining signals from various satellite constellations across MEO, GEO, and LEO orbits. The product comes in a compact half 19" wide and 1U height rack-mountable unit with scalable software options, allowing upgrades from 1/10G to 25G PTP through licensing.

The solution exceeds Level 4 PNT resiliency as specified in IEEE P1252 standard and includes PTP profiles for telecommunications, enterprise, and power industries. VIAVI will showcase the EdgeGM 7000 at MWC Barcelona from March 3-6, 2025.

VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched XEdge, the industry's first comprehensive solution for continuous edge network testing and monitoring at scale. The cloud-based platform combines a centralized controller with versatile devices, offering advanced automation and user-friendly analytics for managing complex wireless technologies.

The XEdge system features a unified web-based interface for on-site or remote operations, supporting multi-SIM functionality, built-in sensors, and autonomous testing. It can be deployed in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid models, integrating seamlessly with existing systems through REST API.

The solution supports multiple standalone and non-standalone 5G NR, LTE-FDD/TDD, LAA bands, and interfaces for Wi-Fi, cellular, Ethernet, and USB/USB-C. XEdge complies with FCC Part 15 and holds IC and CE certifications, making it suitable for various industries including public safety networks and transportation communications.

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) reported strong Q2 FY2025 results with net revenue of $270.8 million, up 6.4% year-over-year. The company's non-GAAP operating margin improved to 14.9%, while GAAP operating margin slightly decreased to 8.2%. Non-GAAP net income grew 24.1% to $29.4 million, with diluted EPS reaching $0.13.

Network Enablement segment showed significant growth of 15.1% year-over-year, while Service Enablement and Optical Security segments declined by 13.3% and 5.3% respectively. The company maintained a strong cash position of $512.8 million and generated $44.7 million in operating cash flow during the quarter.

Looking ahead, VIAVI projects Q3 FY2025 revenue between $276-288 million with non-GAAP EPS of $0.10-0.13. The company also completed the acquisition of Inertial Labs, Inc. on January 28, 2025.

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has scheduled its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, January 30, 2025, after market close. The results will cover the period ended December 28, 2024. The company will host an earnings conference call at 1:30 p.m. PST / 4:30 p.m. EST.

The earnings presentation will include the quarterly earnings press release, supplementary slides, and historical financial tables, all of which will be available on the company's investor relations website. Investors can participate via telephone using toll-free and toll dial-in numbers, and a replay of the call will be available until February 6, 2025.

VIAVI Solutions has launched the TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (AI RSG), an evolution of their RIC Test platform. The AI RSG creates a RAN digital twin that replicates real-world conditions in lab settings, supporting Software Solutions for Industry Verticals and Integration Automation.

The system can simulate up to 10,000 user equipment (UEs) and 1,000-5,000 cells per reference server, deployable in Docker containers within cloud environments or dedicated servers. Key features include importing real-world maps with network configurations, training AI/ML apps through RAN scenarios, and testing app decisions in realistic environments.

This launch complements VIAVI's broader suite of test solutions, including the VALOR™ (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN) platform, which is funded by the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund to streamline 5G and Open RAN deployments.