Ciena Corp (CIEN)

Currency in USD
601.95
+18.20(+3.12%)
Real-time Data·
Trading near 52-week High
Earnings results expected in 0 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
576.00605.00
52 wk Range
70.77605.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
583.74
Open
590.79
Day's Range
576-605
52 wk Range
70.77-605
Volume
890.58K
Average Volume (3m)
2.7M
1-Year Change
649.7507%
Book Value / Share
19.82
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
452.12
Downside
-24.89%
Members' Sentiments
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Bullish
ProTips
Significant return over the last week

Ciena Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 452.12
(-24.89% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy658.00+9.46%345.00MaintainMay 18, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy675.00+12.29%425.00MaintainMay 15, 2026
Stifel
Buy585.00-2.68%430.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
Rothschild Redburn
Hold416.00-30.79%-New CoverageMay 01, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold405.00-32.62%286.00MaintainApr 20, 2026

Ciena Corp SWOT Analysis


Financial Prowess
Ciena's robust performance, with $4.54B revenue and 41.57% gross margin, signals strong market positioning and operational efficiency
Technological Edge
Explore Ciena's leadership in WaveLogic 6e solutions and pluggable technologies, driving innovation in high-capacity networking
Market Expansion
Delve into Ciena's strategic moves in cloud services and potential entry into the data center market, opening new revenue streams
Analyst Outlook
Discover varied price targets ranging from $75 to $138, reflecting diverse perspectives on Ciena's growth potential and market value
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Ciena Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Ciena Q1 2026 EPS of $1.35 beat forecast of $1.16 by 16.4%; revenue hit record $1.43B, up 33% YoY, exceeding $1.4B estimate by 2.1%
  • Stock fell 8% in pre-market despite earnings beat, reflecting investor concerns over supply chain constraints and potential market saturation
  • Company raised FY2026 revenue guidance to $5.9B-$6.3B (24-28% YoY growth); gross margin outlook increased to 43.5%-44.5%, up 1 percentage point
  • Strong demand for optical products drove results, with Waveserver and RLS lines up 80%+ YoY; AI-driven connectivity remains key growth driver
  • Adjusted gross margin improved 130bps to 44.7%; cash from operations $228M with $1.4B cash balance; supply chain remains significant challenge
Last Updated: 2026/03/05, 17:00
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Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1,35 / 1,16
Revenue / Forecast
1,43B / 1,4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CIEN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
368.5x37.5x12.7x
PEG Ratio
1.93−0.210.01
Price/Book
30.2x11.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
16.5x6.7x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−27.0%17.8%18.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Ciena Corporation, a network technology company, provides hardware, software, and services for various network operators in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. It operates through Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services segments. The Networking Platforms segment consists optical networking, routing, and switching products and services. This segment products include the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Waveserver modular interconnect system, the 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, and coherent pluggable transceivers; and the 3000 family of service delivery platforms and the 5000 family of service aggregation, as well as the 8100 Coherent Routing platforms and virtualization software. The Platform Software and Services segment offers navigator network control suite; and software subscription services, consulting, network migration and integration, installation and upgrade support services, and technical support solutions. The Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment inventory management, orchestration, route optimization and analysis, and unified assurance and analytics software; and sells subscription, installation, support, consulting, and design services related to the Blue Planet automation platform. The Global Services segment provides services for advisory and enablement, implementation, and maintenance, support, and learning activities. Ciena Corporation was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
80,46M56,90%46,97B
Other Institutional Investors
56,36M39,86%32,90B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
4,57M3,23%2,67B
Total
141,4M100,00%82,54B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC15,00%21 203 17712 377 143
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12,70%17 957 13510 482 298

FAQ

What Is the Ciena Corp (CIEN) Stock Price Today?

The Ciena Corp stock price today is 601,95 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ciena Corp Trade On?

Ciena Corp is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ciena Corp?

The stock symbol for Ciena Corp is "CIEN."

What Is the Ciena Corp Market Cap?

As of today, Ciena Corp market cap is 84,88B USD.

What Is Ciena Corp's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ciena Corp EPS (TTM) is 1,57.

When Is the Next Ciena Corp Earnings Date?

Ciena Corp will release its next earnings report on Jun 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CIEN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Ciena Corp Stock Split?

Ciena Corp has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Ciena Corp Have?

Ciena Corp has 8989 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ciena Corp (CIEN)?

As of May 26, 2026, Ciena Corp (CIEN) is trading at a price of 601,95 USD, with a previous close of 583,74 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 576,00 USD to 605,00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 70,77 USD to 605,00 USD.

What Is Ciena Corp (CIEN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ciena Corp is 452,12 USD, with a high estimate of 675 USD and a low estimate of 240 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -24,89% Downside potential.

What Is the CIEN Premarket Price?

CIEN's last pre-market stock price is 589,00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 16 330,00, and the stock has decreased by 5,26, or 0,90%.

What Is the CIEN After Hours Price?

CIEN's last after hours stock price is 593,79 USD, the stock has decreased by 10,05, or 1,72%.
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