Ciena Corp (CIEN)

Currency in USD
520.80
+4.95(+0.96%)
Closed·
519.89-0.91(-0.17%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
505.55527.50
52 wk Range
64.71527.86
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
515.85
Open
514.82
Day's Range
505.55-527.5
52 wk Range
64.71-527.86
Volume
1.42M
Average Volume (3m)
3.45M
1-Year Change
689.8089%
Book Value / Share
19.82
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
378.11
Downside
-27.40%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high earnings multiple

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
Buy

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.

Ciena Corp SWOT Analysis


Optical Networking Giant
Ciena Corporation, with a $13.28B market cap, leads in networking systems and services, boasting a 63% return over the past year and strong liquidity
Financial Resilience
Explore Ciena's robust financial performance, including a 41.94% gross profit margin and upward revenue guidance, despite some downward earnings revisions
Market Dominance
Delve into Ciena's strength in Webscale and North American Service Provider sectors, driving significant growth and shaping optimistic future projections
Innovation & Growth
Learn about Ciena's technological advancements, including WaveLogic 6e solutions and pluggable modules, positioning the company for success in AI-driven network upgrades
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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: 05-03-2026, 08:30 pm
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P/E Ratio
321.5x28.6x13.0x
PEG Ratio
1.720.370.01
Price/Book
26.4x3.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
14.4x1.8x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−28.3%4.8%23.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 378.11
(-27.40% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold405.00-22.24%286.00Maintain20-04-2026
BofA Securities
Buy550.00+5.61%355.00Maintain16-04-2026
Stifel
Buy430.00-17.43%320.00Maintain23-03-2026
TD Cowen
Buy425.00-18.39%-New Coverage11-03-2026
B.Riley
Hold283.00-45.66%222.00Maintain06-03-2026

Earnings

Latest Release
05-03-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.35 / 1.16
Revenue / Forecast
1.43B / 1.4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CIEN Income Statement

FAQ

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

The Ciena Corp share price today is 520.80 USD.

What is the current Ciena Corp (CIEN) share price and day range?

As of 25-04-2026, the Ciena Corp share price is 520.80 USD, with a previous close of 515.85 USD. The share price has ranged from 505.55 to 527.50 USD today, while the 52-week range spans from 64.71 to 527.86 USD.

What Is the Ciena Corp Market Cap?

As of today, Ciena Corp market cap is 73.64B.

What Is the Ciena Corp (CIEN) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Ciena Corp is 378.11 USD, with a high estimate of 550 USD and a low estimate of 125 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and -27.40% Downside potential.

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 04-06-2026.

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.

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."

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 CIEN Premarket Price?

CIEN's last pre-market stock price is 512.03 USD. The pre-market share volume is 34,350.00, and the stock has changed by -3.82 USD, or -0.74%.

What Is the CIEN After Hours Price?

CIEN's last after hours stock price is 519.89 USD, the stock has changed by -0.91 USD, or -0.17%.
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