CIEN Ciena Corp

$238.47

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Latest Earnings Insight

Ciena's upcoming earnings report on December 11th is poised to capture attention, particularly given the company's robust market capitalization of over $28.5 billion, which underscores its significant presence in the networking industry. Analysts are forecasting an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77, with revenue expected to reach $1.29 billion. However, the whisper number suggests a slightly higher EPS of $0.83, indicating that market insiders might be anticipating stronger performance than the consensus. This subtle optimism could be fueled by Ciena's strategic focus on expanding its optical networking solutions, which have been pivotal in driving growth amid increasing global demand for high-speed connectivity. Investors will be keen to see if Ciena can surpass these expectations, particularly in light of its recent efforts to enhance operational efficiencies and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. As the earnings date approaches, the market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with stakeholders eager to see if Ciena can deliver results that align with the elevated whisper number.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Ciena Corp

Ciena Corporation provides hardware, software, and network services that support the transport, routing, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic on communications networks worldwide. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.

Website: https://www.ciena.com

Sector
MANUFACTURING
Industry
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
October
CIK
936395
Address
7035 RIDGE ROAD, HANOVER, MD, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$8.55B
P/E Ratio
109.35
PEG Ratio
0.77
Price to Book
3.06
Performance
EPS
$0.55
Dividend Yield
Profit Margin
1.95%
ROE
2.76%
Technicals
50D MA
$70.68
200D MA
$67.11
52W High
$101.44
52W Low
$43.30
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
142M
Target Price
$78.41
Beta
1.15

CIEN EPS Estimates vs Actual

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CIEN News & Sentiment

Dec 29, 2025 • Investing.com UK SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Ciena CEO Gary Smith sells $1.58m in stock By Investing.com
Gary Smith, CEO of CIENA Corp (NASDAQ:CIEN), sold 6,800 shares of common stock for $1.58 million on December 22, 2025, according to an SEC filing. Despite the company's impressive 179% return over the past year, InvestingPro suggests the stock is overvalued. This transaction occurred amidst recent positive earnings reports and revised analyst price targets, highlighting varied expert opinions on Ciena's future.
Dec 29, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) CEO Sells $1,587,528.00 in Stock
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) CEO Gary Smith sold 6,800 shares of the company's stock for $1,587,528.00, reducing his stake by 1.71%. This transaction occurred despite Ciena reporting better-than-expected earnings with $0.91 EPS and $1.35 billion revenue. The stock trades at a high P/E ratio, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target of $237.50.
Dec 29, 2025 • Investing.com India NEUTRAL
Ciena CEO Gary Smith sells $1.58m in stock
Ciena CEO Gary Smith sold 6,800 shares of CIENA Corp (NASDAQ:CIEN) common stock for $1.58 million on December 22, 2025, according to an SEC filing. This transaction occurred as the stock trades near its 52-week high, with InvestingPro analysis suggesting it is overvalued. Despite this, the company projects strong fiscal 2026 revenue growth and has received revised price targets from several analysts following positive quarterly earnings.
Dec 28, 2025 • MarketBeat BULLISH
Ciena Corporation $CIEN Shares Sold by Corient Private Wealth LLC
Corient Private Wealth LLC significantly reduced its stake in Ciena Corporation ($CIEN) by selling 48.4% of its holdings, equating to 7,956 shares and valuing its remaining stake at $689,000. Despite this sale, Ciena has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with a target price of $237.50, driven by strong earnings, revenue growth, and positive analyst upgrades. The company's stock is trading near its 12-month high, boosted by AI potential and robust guidance.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" at Zacks Research
Zacks Research has upgraded Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) to a "strong-buy" rating, reflecting broadly positive analyst sentiment with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $237.50, notably higher from several firms. The upgrade follows Ciena's strong quarterly performance, where it surpassed EPS and revenue estimates, with a 20.1% year-over-year revenue increase. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, indicating a favorable market response to its recent results and future outlook.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street BEARISH
Is It Too Late To Consider Ciena After Its 189% Surge In 2025?
Ciena has experienced a significant surge in stock price, up 188.7% year-to-date in 2025, driven by demand for optical networking, AI-related data traffic, and cloud upgrades. Despite this rally, Simply Wall St's valuation checks, including a Discounted Cash Flow analysis and Price to Sales ratio, suggest the stock may be overvalued. The article introduces "Narratives" as a tool for investors to connect their market views to financial forecasts and fair value estimates for Ciena.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.399
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Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

CIEN Reported Earnings

Sep 04, 2025
Jul 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.14 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.67
  • Estimate: $0.53
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 26.4%
Jun 05, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.42
  • Estimate: $0.52
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -19.2%
Mar 11, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.23 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.64
  • Estimate: $0.41
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 56.1%
Dec 12, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.11 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.54
  • Estimate: $0.65
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -16.9%
Sep 04, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.09 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.35
  • Estimate: $0.26
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 34.6%
Jun 06, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.12 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.27
  • Estimate: $0.15
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 80.0%
Mar 07, 2024
Jan 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.18 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.66
  • Estimate: $0.48
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 37.5%
Dec 07, 2023
Oct 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.75
  • Estimate: $0.69
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 8.7%
Aug 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.59
  • Estimate: $0.51
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 15.7%

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