Viavi Solutions (VIAV) director Barnes sells $2.2 million in stock

Published 12/11/2025, 14:10
Viavi Solutions (VIAV) director Barnes sells $2.2 million in stock

Director Keith Barnes of Viavi Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:VIAV) sold 121,467 shares of common stock on November 10, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The sale comes as Viavi shares have shown remarkable strength, with a 73.71% return over the past year and trading near its 52-week high of $18.46.

The sales were executed in two tranches at prices ranging from $18.04 to $18.26, with weighted average prices of $18.22 and $18.17. The total value of the shares sold amounted to $2,208,231. According to InvestingPro data, the stock appears slightly overvalued at current levels, with technical indicators suggesting the stock is in overbought territory.

Following the transactions, Barnes directly owns 152,364 shares of Viavi Solutions, a company with a $4 billion market capitalization that operates with a moderate level of debt. InvestingPro reveals 14 additional tips about Viavi’s financial health and growth prospects in its comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for over 1,400 US equities.

In other recent news, Viavi Solutions reported strong fiscal first-quarter results, with revenue reaching $299 million, marking a 25.6% year-over-year increase. This figure surpassed both management guidance and consensus estimates of $294 million. The company’s Network and Service Enablement segment contributed significantly, generating $216 million in revenue due to heightened demand in the data center ecosystem. Additionally, Viavi’s earnings per share came in at $0.15, exceeding analyst projections of $0.13. The company’s non-GAAP operating margin also improved, expanding to 15.7%, up by 570 basis points from the previous year.

In light of these robust results, Stifel raised its price target for Viavi Solutions to $18.00 from $15.00, maintaining a Buy rating. Similarly, B. Riley upgraded Viavi Solutions from Neutral to Buy, citing growth in artificial intelligence and data centers as key drivers. Moreover, Viavi has partnered with Calnex Solutions to develop integrated Open RAN testing solutions, aiming to simplify pre-certification validation for equipment manufacturers. These developments underscore Viavi’s strategic focus and operational success in the current market landscape.

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