Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Viavi Solutions Inc. has the edge with a 87/100 score versus 83/100 for VICR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Viavi Solutions Inc.

NASDAQ:VIAV

Edge
87/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.7B

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

Vicor Corporation

NASDAQ:VICR

83/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.8B

The only company shipping 48V power delivery at AI datacenter scale, and Nvidia's roadmap just made them mandatory.

Full VICR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorVIAVVICR
Revenue Growth8659
Profitability3772
Valuation4142
Momentum5348
Theme Purity7180
Moat5050
Catalysts7887
Market Position5050

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Frequently asked questions

Is VIAV or VICR the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAV) edges it at 87/100 versus 83/100 for VICR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare VIAV and VICR?

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.