Ciena Corp (CIEN)

Currency in USD
544.75
+6.24(+1.16%)
Closed·
550.68+5.93(+1.09%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
539.43562.00
52 wk Range
70.77562.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
538.51
Open
553.63
Day's Range
539.43-562
52 wk Range
70.77-562
Volume
1.63M
Average Volume (3m)
3.37M
1-Year Change
649.7247%
Book Value / Share
19.82
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
395.12
Downside
-27.47%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 395.12
(-27.47% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Buy585.00+7.39%430.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
Rothschild Redburn
Hold416.00-23.63%-New CoverageMay 01, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold405.00-25.65%286.00MaintainApr 20, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy550.00+0.96%355.00MaintainApr 16, 2026
Stifel
Buy430.00-21.06%320.00MaintainMar 23, 2026

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: 03/05/2026, 11:00 PM
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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

Compare CIEN to Peers and Sector

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CIEN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
336.3x36.9x13.1x
PEG Ratio
1.800.160.01
Price/Book
27.6x2.6x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.0x1.5x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−25.7%−1.7%21.8%
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
77.60M54.88%41.79B
Other Institutional Investors
55.37M39.16%29.82B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
8.43M5.96%4.54B
Total
141.4M100.00%76.14B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC14.94%21,120,81611,505,565
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.17%14,376,5797,831,641

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FAQ

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

The Ciena Corp stock price today is 544.75 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 77.03B 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 06, 2026, Ciena Corp (CIEN) is trading at a price of 544.75 USD, with a previous close of 538.51 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 539.43 USD to 562.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 70.77 USD to 562.00 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Ciena Corp is 395.12 USD, with a high estimate of 660 USD and a low estimate of 125 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -27.47% Downside potential.

What Is the CIEN Premarket Price?

CIEN's last pre-market stock price is 548.77 USD. The pre-market share volume is 23,750.00, and the stock has decreased by 10.26, or 1.91%.

What Is the CIEN After Hours Price?

CIEN's last after hours stock price is 550.68 USD, the stock has decreased by 5.93, or 1.09%.
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