Viavi Solutions(US:VIAV)2026-01-28 22:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q2 2026 was $369.3 million, up 23.5% sequentially and 36.4% year-over-year, exceeding guidance of $360-$370 million [4] - Operating margin for Q2 was 19.3%, above the guidance range of 17.3%-18.5%, and increased by 360 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 440 basis points year-over-year [4] - EPS was $0.22, above the guidance range of $0.18-$0.20, and increased by $0.07 sequentially and $0.09 year-over-year [5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSE revenue for Q2 was $291.5 million, up 45.8% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions and strong demand in the data center ecosystem [5][6] - OSP revenue for Q2 was $77.8 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, primarily due to strength in anti-counterfeiting products [6][7] - NSE gross margin was 64.7%, slightly down year-over-year, while OSP gross margin was 50.8%, up 20 basis points year-over-year [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand was noted in the data center ecosystem, particularly for lab and production products, driven by AI data center build-outs [15] - Aerospace and defense business saw significant growth, with continued high demand for positioning, navigation, and timing products [15][16] - Service provider business remained stable, with some opportunistic demand from cable operators transitioning to new architectures [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company approved a restructuring plan affecting approximately 5% of the global workforce, expecting to incur about $32 million in charges but aiming for annual savings of $30 million [10][11] - The focus will be on reinvesting savings into higher growth areas, particularly in data center and aerospace and defense sectors [11][30] - The company anticipates continued revenue momentum in the data center ecosystem through 2026, supported by robust bookings [15][17] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing strength of the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense markets, expecting these trends to continue [15][17] - The company noted improved visibility on demand, with multi-quarter commitments from major customers [26] - Management highlighted the importance of operational efficiency and resource allocation to support growth in strategic areas [30] Other Important Information - Total cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 were $772.1 million, up from $549.1 million in Q1 [8] - The company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter, prioritizing debt management [10] - The fully diluted share count increased to 233.4 million shares from 224.8 million shares year-over-year [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on NSE business mix across data center, aerospace and defense, and telco - Management indicated a shift towards 45% data center, 40% service provider, and 15% aerospace and defense, reflecting strong growth in data center demand [21][22] Question: Visibility on demand and order backlog - Management confirmed improved visibility on demand, with commitments extending up to three quarters ahead [26] Question: Impact of restructuring on specific product areas - The restructuring is aimed at improving efficiency across multiple functions, not targeting specific areas [29] Question: Exciting defense and aerospace programs - Management highlighted resilient PNT (position, navigation, timing) as a key driver, particularly for drones and autonomous systems [36] Question: Growth in optical domain and data center demand - Management noted strong growth across all segments, particularly driven by advancements in optical technology and increased demand for fiber monitoring [41][45] Question: Breakdown of data center business across lab, production, and field - Management stated that while they do not break down these categories, production is expected to be a significant growth driver linked to volume demands [56][58]