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Ciena Corp (CIEN)

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Ciena Corp is an information technology company focused on communications equipment and related solutions. As a common stock listing on the NYSE, the company operates as a network technology provider serving network operators across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. Its business is organized into four segments: Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services.

The Networking Platforms segment includes optical networking, routing, and switching products, along with related services. The Platform Software and Services segment provides network control software and a range of support, consulting, migration, installation, and technical services. Blue Planet Automation Software and Services centers on automation, orchestration, inventory management, route optimization, analytics, and assurance tools, while Global Services covers advisory, implementation, maintenance, support, and learning services. Ciena was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CIEN
$241.19
-41.0% Downside
Overvalued
$565.71
38.3% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
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0.0%
September 3, 2026
131.7x
20.0x
10.4x
53.616 B
57.892 B
2.9%
99.5%
11.4
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190.0%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$241.19

Estimated downside of 41.0% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$245.40

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$34.36

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$236.98

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$565.71

Analysts imply upside of 38.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

5.569 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

6.306 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

785.7 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.369 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.63

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

11.4

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

190.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

September 3, 2026

Days to Earnings

44

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) has a Buy consensus, with 8 buy, 6 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 8
Hold 6
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$241.19
Estimated downside 41.0%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 41.0%
Analyst Target
$565.71
Implied upside 38.3%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is $241.19. This implies an estimated downside of 41.0% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 41.0% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is $565.71. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 38.3%.

The current financial health read for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is September 3, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is 131.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Ciena Corp is 53.616 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Ciena Corp is 57.892 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Ciena Corp is NYSE-CIEN, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Ciena Corp (NYSE-CIEN) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Ciena Corp is 2.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Ciena Corp is 99.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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