Head to Head

MPWR vs VIAV: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Viavi Solutions Inc. has the edge with a 89/100 score versus 88/100 for MPWR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

NASDAQ:MPWR

88/100 Compass
True NorthHold$59.5B

Best-in-class power IC franchise riding the AI wave, but the price already assumes flawless execution through 2028.

Full MPWR analysis

Viavi Solutions Inc.

NASDAQ:VIAV

Edge
89/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.2B

The old JDS Uniphase is back as the pick-and-shovel play on AI datacenter optical build-outs, but the run has been vertical.

Full VIAV analysis

Factor by factor

FactorMPWRVIAV
Revenue Growth9286
Profitability6937
Valuation2659
Momentum4747
Theme Purity7471
Moat5650
Catalysts7978
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is MPWR or VIAV the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAV) edges it at 89/100 versus 88/100 for MPWR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare MPWR and VIAV?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.