Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will announce its fiscal first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended September 27, 2025, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after the close of market. The Company will host an earnings call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the call and the replay will be available on the VIAVI website at https://investor.viavisolutions.com. The quarterly earnings pr ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Communication - Components industry is facing challenges due to raw material price volatility, high capital expenditure for infrastructure upgrades, and geopolitical conflicts, which have negatively impacted profitability [1][4][5] - The industry primarily includes companies providing telecom products and services for scalable network architecture, video solutions, and broadband access equipment [3] Current Challenges - High operating costs are driven by a shortage of chips, increased raw material prices, and technological obsolescence, which have escalated operational expenses [7] - Demand erosion is occurring as customers shift to lower-priced alternatives due to increased fees for network upgrades, compounded by trade tensions affecting business credibility [5][6] Future Prospects - Despite current challenges, companies like Corning, Viavi Solutions, and Ooma are expected to benefit from rising demand for scalable infrastructure driven by IoT, fiber densification, and 5G rollout [2][16][20] - The industry is adapting to a software-driven, data-centric approach, enhancing cloud architecture and user experience, positioning itself for growth in cloud networking [6] Performance Metrics - The Zacks Communication - Components industry has outperformed the S&P 500 and the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector, with a 66.1% increase over the past year compared to 20% and 28.9% for the S&P 500 and sector, respectively [11] - The industry currently trades at a trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.13X, lower than the S&P 500's 7.37X and the sector's 10.68X [14] Company Highlights - **Corning**: Experienced a 69.1% stock surge over the past year, with a long-term earnings growth expectation of 18.2% and a focus on innovative optical connectivity products [16][17] - **Viavi Solutions**: Gained 35% in the past year, with a 27.8% upward revision in current earnings estimates, benefiting from the transition to 5G networks [20][21] - **Ooma**: Achieved a 31.5% stock increase, focusing on small business customers and delivering an earnings surprise of 18% on average in the trailing four quarters [25][26]