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Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) closed at $31.44 as of 2026-03-20, trading 171.4% above its 200-week moving average of $11.58. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 160.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 87, VIAV is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.05 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1639 weeks of data, VIAV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VIAV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.1%.
With a market cap of $7.3 billion, VIAV is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at -5.5%. The stock trades at 8.7x book value.
Over the past 31.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VIAV would have grown to $1638, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. VIAV has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -16.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VIAV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VIAV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying VIAV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.0% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +19.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +3.5% vs +33.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VIAV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VIAV has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +18.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Feb 2006 | 260 | 95.7% | -83.1% | -80.7% |
| May 2006 | May 2006 | 2 | 5.6% | -40.8% | +136.6% |
| Jun 2006 | Mar 2010 | 198 | 85.7% | -40.2% | +153.1% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 5.2% | +106.2% | +428.9% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 2.6% | +74.6% | +420.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 9.8% | +75.5% | +470.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 4 | 5.1% | +12.2% | +438.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 8.0% | +21.6% | +459.4% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 4 | 6.7% | +24.2% | +454.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 10.0% | +21.7% | +478.2% |
| Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | 3 | 10.1% | +32.0% | +480.0% |
| May 2012 | Aug 2012 | 12 | 15.2% | +41.7% | +460.6% |
| Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | 6 | 7.9% | +42.4% | +436.6% |
| Aug 2013 | Sep 2013 | 1 | 0.8% | -10.0% | +330.8% |
| Oct 2013 | Feb 2014 | 15 | 12.2% | +3.5% | +325.2% |
| Apr 2014 | Dec 2014 | 35 | 20.2% | +1.2% | +328.1% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 2 | 6.8% | -27.7% | +354.9% |
| Apr 2015 | May 2015 | 2 | 1.0% | -9.0% | +339.7% |
| Jun 2015 | Jul 2016 | 56 | 30.7% | -1.8% | +360.2% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.5% | +30.5% | +342.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 10.0% | +70.0% | +223.8% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 2.3% | +53.6% | +193.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 7.2% | -18.8% | +139.8% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 7 | 8.8% | -22.9% | +130.8% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2025 | 117 | 46.4% | -24.4% | +186.1% |
| Feb 2025 | Aug 2025 | 27 | 21.1% | +137.3% | +171.0% |
| Average | 30 | — | +18.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VIAV below its 200-week moving average?
No. Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) is currently 171.4% above its 200-week moving average of $11.58. It would need to fall to $11.58 to cross below the line.
What is VIAV's 200-week moving average price?
Viavi Solutions Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $11.58 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VIAV drops below its 200-week moving average?
VIAV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is VIAV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VIAV as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 87 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is -5.5%. Price-to-book is 8.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VIAV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.5 years, $100 invested in VIAV would have grown to $1638, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. VIAV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20