Ciena Corporation (CIEN)
NYSE • Technology
Last close at September 22, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
Metrics Over Time
Where the Money Goes
Q3 2026In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, Ciena Corporation keeps $16 as net profit.
Fundamentals & Financials
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Earnings
Dec 10
in 78 daysQ4 2026% — EPS deviation from the forecast (beat / miss); quarters without a forecast show the reported EPS
Ciena topped expectations on both the top and bottom line in the third fiscal quarter of 2026, reported September 3, 2026, as revenue rose 37.0% to about $1.7 billion, up from $1.219 billion a year ago. On the consensus view, revenue of $1.671 billion topped the $1.637 billion estimate, +2.1%, while adjusted EPS of $2.11 topped the $1.73 estimate (+22%). Profitability came through at a gross margin of roughly 45% and an operating margin of about 18%, with operating income of roughly $301 million and net income of about $266 million; net income surged 429.6% from $50.3 million a year ago. The quarter also generated operating cash flow of about $196 million, and the company repurchased roughly $272 million of stock. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $2.08 on revenue of $1.758 billion.
About Ciena Corporation
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) makes communications-networking systems and software for network operators, supplying the communication equipment used to move, switch, and manage traffic across networks. The company generated $4.8 billion in FY2025 revenue. Its business spans hardware platforms, network software, and services sold worldwide through direct sales teams and indirect channel partners.
Today's Snapshot
So far today, CIEN is trading 3.1% lower at 356.99, in line with a weaker sector. Evercore ISI, an analyst firm, said Ciena should beat the market and raised its price target to $550.
Trading Volume
Below 10d avg (2.9M)
1.2M
vs S&P 500 Today
Underperforming Market
-2.41%
Updated: September 23, 2026 at 19:03 UTC
Technical Indicators
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- EMA (5 indicators)$351.28 - $398.70Sell
- RSI (14)48.38Neutral
- Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3)78.78Neutral
- MACD Level (12, 26)-9.55Neutral
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