Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Q1 2027 Earnings
Non-GAAP EPS excludes stock-based compensation ($15.9 million), change in fair value of contingent consideration ($12.4 million), amortization of intangibles ($20.1 million), and a $5.0 million gain on proceeds from an insurance settlement; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.29.
How Did VIAV Stock React to Q1 2027 Earnings?
Did VIAV Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results
Yes. Viavi Solutions reported Q1 2027 earnings of $0.47 a share on Nov 4, 2026, beating the $0.41 consensus estimate by 15.5%. Revenue was $469.3M against a $454.9M estimate.
VIAVI Solutions kicked off fiscal 2027 with a quarter that cleared expectations on every major metric, extending the company's consecutive EPS beat streak to eight quarters. The network test and optical products company posted adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $0.47 against a consensus estimate of $0.41, a beat of 15.48%, while revenue of $469.30 million topped the $454.93 million consensus by 3.16% and rose 56.9% from a year earlier. The primary engine was the Network and Service Enablement segment, where revenue surged 74.1% year-over-year to $376.10 million and operating margin expanded sharply to 25.5% from 8.2%, a swing driven in part by the absorption of the Spirent high-speed ethernet and network security testing business acquired in the prior fiscal year. GAAP net income reached $76.00 million, compared to a net loss of $21.40 million a year ago, with consolidated GAAP gross margin widening 470 basis points to 61.2%. Looking ahead, management guided second-quarter revenue of $505 million to $515 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 to $0.52, citing continued momentum in data center and aerospace and defense markets; the company's recent integration of AI-driven, natural language network testing capabilities into its product portfolio may further support that outlook.
- Q1 performance above the high end of guidance
- NSE revenue up 74.1% YoY to $376.1 million, with operating margin of 25.5% vs 8.2%
- OSP revenue up 12.2% YoY to $93.2 million, with operating margin of 43.2% vs 37.2%
- GAAP gross margin up 470 bps YoY to 61.2%; non-GAAP gross margin of 64.4%
- Non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0%, up 1,270 bps YoY
- $5.0 million gain on insurance settlement proceeds
“Fiscal 2027 is off to a strong start with first quarter performance coming in above the high end of our guidance. We expect our growth momentum to continue driven by the inherent market demand and expanding opportunities in data center and aerospace and defense end markets.”
Viavi Solutions CEO, on the earnings call
What Is Viavi Solutions's Outlook?
For the second quarter of fiscal 2027 ending January 2, 2027, VIAVI expects net revenue of $505 million to $515 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 to $0.52. Management expects growth momentum to continue, driven by market demand and expanding opportunities in data center and aerospace and defense end markets.
VIAV YoY Financials
| Metric | Q1 2027 | Q1 2026 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $469.3M | $299.1M | +56.9% |
| Gross Profit | $287.3M | $167.5M | +71.5% |
| Operating Income | $81.7M | $22.1M | +269.7% |
| Net Income | $76.0M | $13.7M | +455.1% |
VIAV Revenue by Segment
VIAV Revenue by Geography
When Does Viavi Solutions Report Next?
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.