Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ciena Buy (8.1 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CIEN's P/E ratio?

Ciena trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.5.

When does CIEN report earnings?

Ciena's next scheduled report is on Dec 10, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.62.

What is the CIEN price target?

The median analyst price target from 20 analysts is $536.50, with a range of $347.00 – $660.00.

Is CIEN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ciena as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Nama Insights

Ciena (CIEN)

Technology · Communication Equipment · NYSE

S&P 500

Ciena (CIEN) is a Technology company in the Communication Equipment industry. It has a market capitalization of $34.51B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.5 and a free-cash-flow yield of 1.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 18.8% and free cash flow per share grew 76.9%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 8.1 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 8.1/10

Clearly positive, short of the top band. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +121.6% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-61.8%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$34.51B
Trailing P/E	40.5
Price / book	11.3
Price / sales	5.7
FCF yield	1.9%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	44.1%
Operating margin	14.1%
Net margin	10.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+18.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+9.5%
EPS growth (YoY)	+45.0%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+76.9%
Beta	1.3
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Technology
Industry	Communication Equipment

CIEN earnings

Next report: Dec 10, 2026 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.62). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Sep 3, 2026	$2.11	$1.73	+22.0%	$1.67B
Q2 2026	Jun 4, 2026	$1.64	$1.46	+12.3%	$1.57B
Q1 2026	Mar 5, 2026	$1.35	$1.17	+15.4%	$1.43B
Q4 2025	Dec 11, 2025	$0.91	$0.77	+18.2%	$1.35B

CIEN analyst price target

Median target $536.50 from 20 analysts, ranging $347.00 – $660.00.

Communication Equipment peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
CSCO	Cisco Systems	$370.01B	21.7
MSI	Motorola Solutions	$85.07B	30.2
HPE	Hewlett Packard Enterprise	$59.43B	17.9
LITE	Lumentum	$48.84B	45.5
NOK	Nokia Oyj	$43.35B	17.8
UI	Ubiquiti	$35.87B	33.3
ERIC	Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson	$33.25B	13.3
ZBRA	Zebra Technologies	$15.16B	15.8

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Recent Congressional trades

Ciena trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Alan Armstrong	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 21, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jun 8, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Jun 8, 2026
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
John James	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 6, 2024
John James	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 2, 2024
Daniel Goldman	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2023

CIEN FAQ

Is CIEN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ciena Buy (8.1 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CIEN's P/E ratio?: Ciena trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.5.
When does CIEN report earnings?: Ciena's next scheduled report is on Dec 10, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.62.
What is the CIEN price target?: The median analyst price target from 20 analysts is $536.50, with a range of $347.00 – $660.00.
Is CIEN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ciena as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.