VIAVI Posts 40% Revenue Growth, $557M Offering, and Major Acquisitions in FY2026

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VIAVI Solutions reported fiscal 2026 revenue up 40% to $1.5 billion, but a GAAP net loss of $30.4 million due to debt costs. A $557 million equity offering and major acquisitions reshaped the balance sheet.

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• Revenue Surges 40%

  Net revenue reached $1.5 billion, up $434 million year-over-year, driven by the Spirent HSE and CE acquisition ($145 million contribution) and strong data center demand.

• GAAP Loss Despite Growth

  GAAP diluted EPS was $(0.13), down from $0.15, due to $56.7 million loss on debt extinguishment and higher amortization. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.00, up 112.8%.

• Major Capital Raises

  Completed a $557.7 million public offering at $45.00 per share and issued $250 million of 0.625% convertible notes due 2031, increasing share count by 12.8 million.

• Acquisition Integration

  Acquired Spirent's HSE and CE business for $399.3 million and Inertial Labs contributed $86.1 million in revenue. Subsequent acquisition of Direct Optical Research for $14 million announced.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · VIAV · Manufacturing

Fiscal 2026 marked a dramatic transformation for VIAVI, with revenue jumping 40% to $1.5 billion on the back of the Spirent acquisition and surging data center demand. Yet the GAAP net loss of $30.4 million underscores the weight of debt extinguishment costs and restructuring charges. The company raised $557 million in equity and issued $250 million in convertible notes, significantly reshaping its capital structure. While non-GAAP EPS of $1.00 points to underlying profitability, the GAAP loss and dilution from new shares remain key concerns for investors.