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Ciena Corporation

CIEN • Communication Equipment
$321.00
▲ +3.54 (+1.12%)
Current price
EarningsSep 4, 11:05 AM UTC
New financial eventQ3 2026Positive

Ciena Corporation has reported Q3 2026 financial results

The latest report is predominantly positive and shows an overall improvement in financial performance. Revenue and profitability advanced at a meaningful pace, while the weaker areas should be reviewed in context. The report may attract increased investor attention and price volatility.

Finzati signal
Positive development
Sep 4, 11:05 AM UTC
Improved
+37.05%
Revenue
Improved
+429.57%
Net income
Changed
-49.43%
Free cash flow
Improved
+98.29%
Cash
Improved
-84.58%
Total debt
What changed
↑Revenue increased 37.0% versus the comparable prior period, indicating stronger top-line growth.
↑Net income increased 429.6%, showing improved profitability.
↓Free cash flow declined 49.4%, indicating pressure on cash generation.
↓Total debt declined 84.6%, modestly improving financial flexibility.
Based on newly processed financial statements and comparable prior-period data.This is informational analysis, not investment advice.
Financial data as of: Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Sep 4, 2026, 11:05 AM UTCLast profile update: Sep 4, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$321.00
Change1.12%
Shares Out145.97M
Market Cap$46.86B
Enterprise Value$44.46B
52W Range110.90 - 637.51
Beta1.32
P/E71.60
P/S7.78
P/B15.33
P/FCF65.17
EV/Sales7.38

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

60
out of 100
Business Quality
Margins, moat, returns
29/100
Financial Strength
Debt, cash, stability
77/100
Growth Potential
Revenue and expansion
94/100
Price Attractiveness
Cheap or expensive today
29/100
Why this score▼
Positive revenue growth · 9.5%Positive free cash flow · 4.68Consistent free cash flow · 4/5Manageable debt level · 0.58Healthy liquidity · 2.73Expensive earnings multiple · 219

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

CIEN
Analyst sentiment
Based on 42 analyst votes · 2026-09-05
88/100
Bullish
Bullish
32
Hold
10
Bearish
0
Price Target
2026-09-04
Low
$347.00
Mean
$492.00
Median
$500.00
High
$650.00

Company Overview

IPO: 2/7/1997
Industry: Communication Equipment
P/B i: 15.33
Debt / Equity i: 0.58
Operating Margin: 6.52%
Net Margin: 2.59%
ROE i: -
ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score15 / 20
Debt / Equity: 0.58
Current Ratio: 2.73
Quick Ratio: 2.09
Status: Good

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

SMITH GARY B
Transaction: 09/01/2026
SELL
Change
-2,952
Price
$362.90
Filing
09/02/2026
Type
SELL
Gage Brodie
Transaction: 08/17/2026
SELL
Change
-1,200
Price
$439.24
Filing
08/18/2026
Type
SELL
SMITH GARY B
Transaction: 08/17/2026
SELL
Change
-2,952
Price
$447.78
Filing
08/18/2026
Type
SELL