VIAVI Solutions Director Richard Belluzzo Sells 8,385 Shares at $9.72/Share

VIAVI Solutions Inc. recently announced that Director Richard Belluzzo has sold 8,385 shares at a price of $9.72 per share on August 1, 2025.

Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAV) recently announced that Director Richard Belluzzo has sold 8,385 shares at a price of $9.72 per share on August 1, 2025. This transaction, disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reflects a significant reduction in Belluzzo's ownership stake in the company. Prior to the sale, Belluzzo owned 242,311 shares of Viavi Solutions, valued at approximately $2,427,956.22. Following the sale, his ownership decreased to 233,926 shares, representing a 3.34% decrease in his position [1].

The sale comes amid a period of heightened institutional investor interest in Viavi Solutions. As of the latest reports, institutional investors own 95.54% of the company's stock, with several major hedge funds and investment firms increasing their stakes in the first quarter of 2025. For instance, Victory Capital Management Inc. saw a notable 7,293.1% increase in its holdings, owning 3,083,135 shares valued at $34,500,000 [2].

Analyst ratings for Viavi Solutions remain mixed but generally positive. The company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $12.69. However, recent analyst reports have shown varying opinions, with some firms upgrading their ratings while others have set lower price targets. For example, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $15.00 target price, while Morgan Stanley set an "underweight" rating with a target of $8.00 [1].

Despite the mixed analyst sentiment, the stock has seen significant price movements. On July 31, 2025, shares of VIAV traded down $0.12 during trading hours, reaching $10.05. The company's trading volume was 1,479,480 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,406,679. Viavi Solutions has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.32, and a current ratio of 1.53. The company has a market capitalization of $2.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 502.75, and a beta of 0.88 [1].

Investors should closely monitor Viavi Solutions' upcoming earnings announcement, scheduled for August 7, 2025, which is expected to provide further insights into the company's financial performance for the quarter ending June 2025. Analysts predict earnings of $0.12 per share and revenue of $285.19 million for the quarter [1].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/viavi-solutions-viav-expected-to-announce-quarterly-earnings-on-thursday-2025-07-31/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-viavi-solutions-inc-nasdaqviav-shares-sold-by-choreo-llc-2025-08-01/