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Ciena Corp

NYSE: CIEN · TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

$520.80
+0.96% today

Updated 2026-04-24

Market cap
$73.64B
P/E ratio
333.85
P/S ratio
14.37x
EPS (TTM)
$1.56
Dividend yield
52W range
$65 – $528
Volume
3.0M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

52
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A
6.5
Quality
B
5.5
Profitability
C+
3.7
Valuation
D
6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$378.11
-27.40%
12-Month target
$74.41
-85.71%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
5 Strong Buy7 Buy5 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $153.76M — positive
+ Revenue growth 33.10% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.18 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 4.47%
- P/E 333.85x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$3.63B$4.39B$4.01B$4.77B$5.12B$6.2B
Net income$152.90M$254.83M$83.96M$123.34M$150.28M
EPS$1.56$5.44
Free cash flow$-258.57M$62.13M$377.89M$665.29M$153.76M
Profit margin4.21%5.81%2.09%2.59%4.47%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-04-15SMITH, GARY BSale2,952$467.47
2026-04-15ROTHENSTEIN, DAVID MSale2,500$467.65
2026-04-15GAGE, BRODIESale1,200$471.79

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CIEN$73.64B528.75.53.76.5Buy
NVDA$5.06T7910.010.05.78.5Strong Buy
AAPL$3.98T656.710.04.35.5Buy
MSFT$3.16T748.79.54.76.5-86.09%Strong Buy
TSM$2.09T849.310.06.79.0+72.49%Exceptional Buy
AVGO$2.00T789.39.55.06.5Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Ciena Corp trades at $520.80. representing a P/E of 333.85x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.18, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $5.12B. with profit margins at 4.47%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ciena Corp's stock price?
Ciena Corp (CIEN) trades at $520.80.
Is Ciena Corp overvalued?
Smart Value Score 52/100 (Grade C, Hold).
What is the price target of Ciena Corp (CIEN)?
The analyst target price is $378.11, representing -27.4% downside from the current price of $520.80.
What is the future stock price of CIEN by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Ciena Corp could reach $985.07 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Ciena Corp's revenue?
TTM revenue is $5.12B.
Piotroski F-Score?
6/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.18 — distress.

Company info

SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustryCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio14.37x
ROE8.20%
Beta1.02
50D MA$396.29
200D MA$226.52
Shares out0.14B
Float0.14B
Short ratio
Avg volume3.0M

Performance

1 week+3.48%
1 month+29.68%
3 months+124.26%
YTD+122.69%
1 year
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