Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Competitors

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VIAV vs. STM, CLS, ON, ERIC, and GFS

Should you buy Viavi Solutions stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Viavi Solutions with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Viavi Solutions include STMicroelectronics (STM), Celestica (CLS), onsemi (ON), Ericsson (ERIC), and GlobalFoundries (GFS). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Viavi Solutions compare to STMicroelectronics?

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 13 more articles in the media than STMicroelectronics. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 7 mentions for STMicroelectronics. STMicroelectronics' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat Viavi Solutions' score of 0.89 indicating that STMicroelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
STMicroelectronics	5 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Viavi Solutions	10 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

STMicroelectronics has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than STMicroelectronics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
STMicroelectronics	$11.80B	4.91	$166M	$0.16	403.14
Viavi Solutions	$1.37B	9.01	$34.80M	-$0.24	N/A

5.1% of STMicroelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

STMicroelectronics currently has a consensus price target of $49.07, suggesting a potential downside of 23.92%. Viavi Solutions has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential downside of 25.42%. Given STMicroelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe STMicroelectronics is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
STMicroelectronics	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

STMicroelectronics has a net margin of 1.19% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat STMicroelectronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
STMicroelectronics	1.19%	3.01%	2.18%
Viavi Solutions	-4.03%	16.80%	5.70%

STMicroelectronics has a beta of 1.89, suggesting that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

STMicroelectronics beats Viavi Solutions on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viavi Solutions compare to Celestica?

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) and Celestica (NYSE:CLS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Celestica has a beta of 2.09, meaning that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the broader market.

Viavi Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential downside of 25.42%. Celestica has a consensus price target of $427.42, suggesting a potential upside of 12.43%. Given Celestica's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Celestica is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
Celestica	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.91

Celestica has a net margin of 6.95% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Celestica's return on equity of 36.91% beat Viavi Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions	-4.03%	16.80%	5.70%
Celestica	6.95%	36.91%	10.56%

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 7 more articles in the media than Celestica. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 13 mentions for Celestica. Celestica's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Viavi Solutions' score of 0.89 indicating that Celestica is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Viavi Solutions	10 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Celestica	11 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Celestica shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Celestica shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Celestica has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Celestica, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Viavi Solutions	$1.37B	9.01	$34.80M	-$0.24	N/A
Celestica	$13.79B	3.17	$832.50M	$8.27	45.97

Summary

Celestica beats Viavi Solutions on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viavi Solutions compare to onsemi?

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) and onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment and valuation.

onsemi has a net margin of 9.46% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat onsemi's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions	-4.03%	16.80%	5.70%
onsemi	9.46%	12.79%	7.80%

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.7% of onsemi shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of onsemi shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, onsemi has a beta of 1.94, indicating that its share price is 94% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, onsemi had 361 more articles in the media than Viavi Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 381 mentions for onsemi and 20 mentions for Viavi Solutions. onsemi's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Viavi Solutions' score of 0.89 indicating that onsemi is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Viavi Solutions	10 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
onsemi	223 Very Positive mention(s)	60 Positive mention(s)	45 Neutral mention(s)	31 Negative mention(s)	19 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Viavi Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential downside of 25.42%. onsemi has a consensus price target of $88.81, suggesting a potential downside of 25.13%. Given onsemi's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe onsemi is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
onsemi	1 Sell rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.48

onsemi has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than onsemi, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Viavi Solutions	$1.37B	9.01	$34.80M	-$0.24	N/A
onsemi	$6.06B	7.67	$121M	$1.41	84.13

Summary

onsemi beats Viavi Solutions on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viavi Solutions compare to Ericsson?

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

8.0% of Ericsson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ericsson presently has a consensus target price of $11.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.87%. Viavi Solutions has a consensus target price of $39.25, indicating a potential downside of 25.42%. Given Ericsson's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ericsson is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ericsson	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

Ericsson has a net margin of 10.80% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Ericsson's return on equity of 22.17% beat Viavi Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ericsson	10.80%	22.17%	7.93%
Viavi Solutions	-4.03%	16.80%	5.70%

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 9 more articles in the media than Ericsson. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 11 mentions for Ericsson. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Ericsson's score of 0.49 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ericsson	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Viavi Solutions	10 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ericsson has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ericsson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ericsson	$24.19B	1.76	$2.91B	$0.79	15.98
Viavi Solutions	$1.37B	9.01	$34.80M	-$0.24	N/A

Ericsson has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ericsson and Viavi Solutions tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Viavi Solutions compare to GlobalFoundries?

GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

GlobalFoundries has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GlobalFoundries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GlobalFoundries	$6.79B	6.06	$885M	$1.39	53.19
Viavi Solutions	$1.37B	9.01	$34.80M	-$0.24	N/A

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

GlobalFoundries presently has a consensus price target of $67.53, suggesting a potential downside of 8.66%. Viavi Solutions has a consensus price target of $39.25, suggesting a potential downside of 25.42%. Given GlobalFoundries' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe GlobalFoundries is more favorable than Viavi Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GlobalFoundries	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35
Viavi Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 9 more articles in the media than GlobalFoundries. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 11 mentions for GlobalFoundries. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat GlobalFoundries' score of 0.70 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GlobalFoundries	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Viavi Solutions	10 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

GlobalFoundries has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat GlobalFoundries' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GlobalFoundries	11.40%	6.85%	4.76%
Viavi Solutions	-4.03%	16.80%	5.70%

GlobalFoundries has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

GlobalFoundries and Viavi Solutions tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VIAV vs. The Competition

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Metric	Viavi Solutions	Communications Components Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$12.33B	$18.96B	$39.44B	$12.46B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.29%	3.20%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	-219.57	61.43	163.78	25.56
Price / Sales	9.01	5.28	622.72	72.25
Price / Cash	83.59	65.69	47.82	55.34
Price / Book	14.54	7.54	9.56	6.72
Net Income	$34.80M	-$6.80M	$1.03B	$333.62M
7 Day Performance	3.09%	6.25%	0.34%	0.35%
1 Month Performance	29.05%	17.42%	9.50%	4.00%
1 Year Performance	456.89%	180.40%	164.60%	36.32%

Viavi Solutions Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
VIAV Viavi Solutions	2.9744 of 5 stars	$52.63 -1.9%	$39.25 -25.4%	+465.1%	$12.33B	$1.37B	N/A	3,600
STM STMicroelectronics	3.1584 of 5 stars	$55.17 -1.0%	$49.07 -11.1%	+143.1%	$50.07B	$11.80B	344.83	49,157	Positive News Options Volume
CLS Celestica	4.834 of 5 stars	$420.90 +0.5%	$427.42 +1.6%	+238.7%	$48.17B	$12.39B	50.89	29,591	Positive News
ON onsemi	3.9755 of 5 stars	$102.04 -1.0%	$67.15 -34.2%	+152.8%	$40.52B	$6.00B	300.13	22,670	Trending News Analyst Forecast
ERIC Ericsson	1.5946 of 5 stars	$11.63 -1.1%	$11.00 -5.4%	+48.3%	$39.64B	$24.19B	14.72	88,826	Options Volume Gap Up

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Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Competitors

VIAV vs. STM, CLS, ON, ERIC, and GFS

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Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Competitors

VIAV vs. STM, CLS, ON, ERIC, and GFS

How does Viavi Solutions compare to STMicroelectronics?

Does the media refer more to STM or VIAV?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, STM or VIAV?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in STM or VIAV?

Do analysts recommend STM or VIAV?

Is STM or VIAV more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, STM or VIAV?

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How does Viavi Solutions compare to Celestica?

Which has more risk and volatility, VIAV or CLS?

Do analysts recommend VIAV or CLS?

Is VIAV or CLS more profitable?

Does the media prefer VIAV or CLS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in VIAV or CLS?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, VIAV or CLS?

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How does Viavi Solutions compare to onsemi?

Is VIAV or ON more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in VIAV or ON?

Which has more risk and volatility, VIAV or ON?

Does the media refer more to VIAV or ON?

Do analysts recommend VIAV or ON?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, VIAV or ON?

Summary

How does Viavi Solutions compare to Ericsson?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ERIC or VIAV?

Do analysts prefer ERIC or VIAV?

Is ERIC or VIAV more profitable?

Does the media favor ERIC or VIAV?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ERIC or VIAV?

Which has more volatility and risk, ERIC or VIAV?

Summary

How does Viavi Solutions compare to GlobalFoundries?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, GFS or VIAV?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of GFS or VIAV?

Do analysts recommend GFS or VIAV?

Does the media refer more to GFS or VIAV?

Is GFS or VIAV more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, GFS or VIAV?

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