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Ciena Corp (CIEN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CIEN (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 32 days. Profits (16.37%). Updated daily EoD!
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Outstanding Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Number of Analysts
16 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $87.5
1 Year Target Price $87.5
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 53.2% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 13.84B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 134.1 | 1Y Target Price 87.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 134.1 | 1Y Target Price 87.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 16 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 49.21 - 101.44 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.21 - 101.44 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.73 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-04 | When - | Estimate 0.53 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.46% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.09% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 134.1 | Forward PE 28.01 | Enterprise Value 14173117970 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.25 |
Enterprise Value 14173117970 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.95 | Shares Outstanding 141367008 | Shares Floating 140049676 |
Shares Outstanding 141367008 | Shares Floating 140049676 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.89 | Percent Institutions 103.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ciena Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Ciena Corp was founded in 1992. It initially focused on dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology. Over time, it has evolved into a leading provider of network hardware, software, and services for service providers and enterprises.
Core Business Areas
- Networking Platforms: Provides optical transport and switching platforms designed to deliver scalable bandwidth and intelligent network management.
- Platform Software and Analytics: Offers software solutions and analytics tools for network automation, orchestration, and visibility.
- Global Services: Provides a range of professional services, including network design, implementation, and maintenance.
Leadership and Structure
David M. Nash is the President and CEO of Ciena. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments such as sales, marketing, engineering, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- WaveLogic 5 Extreme: High-performance coherent optics used in optical transport equipment, enabling high-capacity data transmission over long distances. Ciena claims industry leadership in coherent optics. Competitors include Infinera and Nokia. Market share data is proprietary, however, industry reports show Ciena to be amongst the leaders.
- 6500 Packet-Optical Platform: A converged packet-optical platform used in metro and long-haul networks. Competitors include Cisco and Juniper Networks. Market share data is proprietary, however, industry reports show Ciena to be amongst the leaders.
- Blue Planet: An open, vendor-agnostic platform for network automation and orchestration. Ciena is establishing a name for itself in the market. Competitors include VMware and Amdocs. Market share data is proprietary, however, industry reports show Ciena to be amongst the leaders.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications networking industry is driven by increasing bandwidth demand from cloud computing, video streaming, and other data-intensive applications. There is a strong push for more efficient, automated, and scalable network solutions.
Positioning
Ciena is positioned as a leading innovator in optical networking and network automation. Its competitive advantage lies in its technology leadership, comprehensive product portfolio, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Ciena's addressable market (optical networking and associated software/services) is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD annually. Ciena is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM with its established customer base and advanced technology.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Technology Leadership in Optical Networking
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Comprehensive Product Portfolio
- Innovation in Network Automation
- Global Presence
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Telecommunications Spending
- Exposure to Economic Cycles
- Potential for Supply Chain Disruptions
- High R&D expenses
Opportunities
- Growth in 5G and Edge Computing
- Expansion of Cloud Infrastructure
- Increased Demand for Network Automation
- Growing Enterprise Market
- Government Investments in Broadband Infrastructure
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Technological Disruption
- Geopolitical Risks
- Economic Slowdown
- Supply Chain Issues
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Infinera (INFN)
- Nokia (NOK)
- Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Competitive Landscape
Ciena faces intense competition from established players and emerging vendors. Ciena's competitive advantage lies in its technology and comprehensive portfolio, though Cisco has the advantage of scale. Infinera is a focused player in optical. Nokia provides end to end solutions.
Major Acquisitions
N/A
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: N/A
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ciena has experienced growth driven by demand for its networking solutions. However, results vary and depend on economic climate.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Ciena's future growth vary, but are generally positive, projecting growth in revenue and earnings driven by demand for bandwidth and network automation.
Recent Initiatives: Ciena is focusing on expanding its addressable market through new products and services, as well as strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
Summary
Ciena Corp is a leading provider of network hardware, software, and services. Its strength lies in its advanced technology and strong customer relationships. However, it faces challenges from intense competition and macroeconomic uncertainty. To bolster it's offerings it needs to be at the forefront of innovation for its next generation products.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ciena Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Hanover, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-02-07 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Gary B. Smith | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 8570 | Website https://www.ciena.com |
Full time employees 8570 | Website https://www.ciena.com | ||
Ciena Corporation, a network technology company, provides hardware, software, and services for various network operators in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. It operates through Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services segments. The Networking Platforms segment consist of a range of products and solutions for convergence of coherent optical transport, open optical networking, optical transport network switching, IP routing, and switching services. This segments products include the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Waveserver modular interconnect system, the 6500 Reconfigurable Line system, Coherent ELS open line system, O-NID edge OTN demarcation device, coherent pluggable transceivers, and the 5400 family of Packet-Optical platforms; and the 3000 family of service delivery platforms and the 5000 family of service aggregation, as well as the 8100 Coherent IP networking platforms, WaveRouter product, virtualization software, the 6500 Packet Transport system, the 8700 Packetwave platform, and SD-Edge software and passive optical network routing and switching portfolio products. The Platform Software and Services segment offers Navigator Network Control Suite domain controller solution, OneControl unified management system, and data and planning tools. The Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment comprises inventory management, multi-domain service orchestration, multi-cloud orchestration, route optimization and analysis, and unified assurance and analytics. The Global Services segment provides maintenance support and training, installation and deployment, and consulting and network design services. Ciena Corporation was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.
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