Ciena Corporation provides network hardware, software, and services that support the transport, routing, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic on communications networks worldwide. The company's Networking Platforms segment offers hardware networking products and solutions that optimized for the convergence of coherent optical transport, optical transport network switching, and packet switching. Its products include 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, 5430 Reconfigurable Switching System, Waveserver stackable interconnect system, and the 6500 Reconfigurable line system, and the 5400 family of Packet-Optical platforms, as well as Z-Series Packet-Optical Platform; 3000 family of service delivery switches and service aggregation switches, and the 5000 family of service aggregation switches, as well as 8700 Packetwave Platform and the Ethernet packet configuration for the 5410 Service Aggregation Switch; and 6500 Packet Transport System. This segment also sells operating system software and enhanced software features embedded in each of its products. The company's Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment provides multi-domain service orchestration, inventory, route optimization and analysis, network function virtualization orchestration, analytics, and related services. Its Platform Software and Service segment offers OneControl unified management system and platform software services, as well as manage, control, and plan software. The company's Global Services segment provides consulting and network design, installation and deployment, maintenance support, and training services. The company sells its products through direct and indirect sales channels to network operators. Ciena Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.
IPO Year: 1997
Exchange: NYSE
Website: ciena.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/1/2026 | $416.00 | Neutral | Rothschild & Co Redburn |
| 3/12/2026 | $425.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 3/6/2026 | $355.00 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 1/20/2026 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities | |
| 12/12/2025 | $190.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | Northland Capital |
| 10/13/2025 | $185.00 | Neutral → Outperform | BNP Paribas Exane |
| 10/10/2025 | $140.00 | Underweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 9/26/2025 | $175.00 | Neutral → Buy | Rosenblatt |
| 9/5/2025 | $113.00 | Buy → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
| 9/5/2025 | $90.00 → $130.00 | Buy | Needham |
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Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage of Ciena with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $416.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Ciena with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $425.00
BofA Securities upgraded Ciena from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $355.00
BofA Securities downgraded Ciena from Buy to Neutral
Northland Capital downgraded Ciena from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $190.00
BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Ciena from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $185.00
Morgan Stanley upgraded Ciena from Underweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $140.00
Rosenblatt upgraded Ciena from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $175.00
B. Riley Securities downgraded Ciena from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $113.00
Needham reiterated coverage of Ciena with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $130.00 from $90.00 previously
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Biznet, an integrated digital infrastructure company in Indonesia, has deployed Ciena's (NYSE:CIEN) WaveLogic 5 Extreme (WL5e) on the international link of its submarine cable Biznet Nusantara Cable System-1 (BNCS-1), providing inter-island connectivity across Java, Sumatra and Bangka Islands. This upgrade aims to deliver 400G high-speed services, faster and more reliable internet connectivity, while also accelerating digitalization in Indonesia by enhancing the capacity of links connecting local and global networks. "In today's increasingly hyper-connected world, Biznet continues to focus on creating innovative services, meet ever-changing bandwidth demands, and deliver an incredible cus
Cirion introduces a new on-demand enterprise connectivity option in Latin America, leveraging its own infrastructure across more than 20 countries. The network enables enterprises to activate, adjust, and scale services in a way similar to cloud consumption, positioning Cirion as one of the only regional operators competing in the global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) market. Designed for the era of artificial intelligence, the solution combines automation, programmability, and a digital experience that transforms rigid networks into agile, scalable infrastructure capable of real-time self-configuration. Powered by Ciena's optical technology, coordinated through Carma's network and digi
Cirion introduces a new on-demand enterprise connectivity option in Latin America, leveraging its own infrastructure across more than 20 countries. The network enables enterprises to activate, adjust, and scale services in a way similar to cloud consumption, positioning Cirion as one of the only regional operators competing in the global Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) market. Designed for the era of artificial intelligence, the solution combines automation, programmability, and a digital experience that transforms rigid networks into agile, scalable infrastructure capable of real-time self-configuration. Powered by Ciena's optical technology, coordinated through Carma's network and digi
1 Tb/s per-wavelength deployment on the Matrix Cable System positions Indonesia at the forefront of next-generation digital connectivity Matrix Networks Pte Ltd (Matrix Networks) and PT NAP Info Lintas Nusa (NAP Info), strategic partners in the operation of the Matrix Cable System (collectively "Matrix NAP Info"), today announced the successful activation of Ciena's (NYSE:CIEN) GeoMesh Extreme solution, powered by WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical technology, across the Batam–Jakarta segment of the Matrix Cable System (MCS). The deployment establishes Matrix NAP Info as one of the first operators in the region to commercially activate the latest generation of Ciena's coherent op
GREENWICH, Conn., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Themes ETF Trust, please note the management fee in the second paragraph is now 0.75% rather than 0.35% as originally issued. The corrected release follows: Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of nine new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning May 12, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, these products are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of their underlying stocks. The new
GREENWICH, Conn., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of nine new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning May 12, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, these products are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of their underlying stocks. The new Cboe-listed ETFs are tailored to target 200% exposure to the daily performance of their underlying stocks, offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor efficient tools to help capitalize on market movements a
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal second quarter financial results on Thursday, June 4, 2026 before the open of the U.S. financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived ve
WL6e addresses booming AI-driven bandwidth demands and better transport for large-scale cloud and enterprise workloads across India Recent trial successfully transmitted 1.6 Tb/s line rate on a single optical channel across Vi's two data centers Capability positions Vi's network to support hyperscaler and cloud demands of 400G/800G Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) is modernizing its transport network with Ciena's (NYSE:CIEN) WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical technology running on the 6500 platform. The network upgrade strengthens Vi's ability to support growing bandwidth demands in India and pursue new business opportunities with hyperscalers, neoscalers, and enterprise custom
Issued on behalf of Quantum Secure Encryption Corp.VANCOUVER, BC, March 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary -- Think of it as a "digital heist" happening in slow motion. Bad actors are currently grabbing encrypted data with the plan to unlock it once quantum computers go mainstream. It is no longer a theoretical "maybe" scenario; it is an active operational risk. The World Economic Forum recently warned that this "harvest-now-decrypt-later" strategy is already well underway[1]. For the people running our power grids and water systems, the clock is ticking because their heavy-duty tech takes years, not months, to update[2]. This massive structural shift is opening doors for Qua
HOBOKEN, N.J., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:QUBT) an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, and Ciena (NASDAQ:CIEN) today announced a joint demonstration of next-generation quantum secure communications at OFC 2026 in the Corporate Village Booth #5355. The live demonstration showcases a comprehensive security architecture integrating quantum key distribution, quantum authentication, classical authentication, and high-performance AES-256-GCM optical encryption.The solution is designed to address both current cybersecurity threats and future risks posed by quantum computers running Shor's algorithm by co
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Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal second quarter financial results on Thursday, June 4, 2026 before the open of the U.S. financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived ve
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal first quarter financial results on Thursday, March 5, 2026 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Thursday, December 11, 2025 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, a
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal third quarter financial results on Thursday, September 4, 2025 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived ver
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, expects to announce its fiscal second quarter financial results on Thursday, June 5, 2025, before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version o
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) expects to announce its fiscal first quarter financial results on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version of the conference call will be available short
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) expects to announce its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Thursday, December 12, 2024 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version of the conference call will
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) expects to announce its fiscal third quarter financial results on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version of the conference call will be available
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) expects to announce its fiscal second quarter financial results on Thursday, June 6, 2024 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version of the conference call will be available short
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) expects to announce its fiscal first quarter financial results on Thursday, March 7, 2024 before the open of the financial markets. The press release will be available on Ciena's website at www.ciena.com. In conjunction with the announcement, Ciena will post an additional set of supporting materials to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website. Ciena's management will then host a live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern accessible via www.ciena.com. Rebroadcast Information For those listeners unable to participate in the live web broadcast, an archived version of the conference call will be available short
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NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: S&P MidCap 400 constituent Ciena Corp. (NYSE:CIEN) will replace Dayforce Inc. (NYSE:DAY) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: ARWR) will replace Ciena in the S&P MidCap 400, and ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT) will replace Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, February 9. Thoma Bravo L.P. acquired Dayforce in a deal that closed today.OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. (NASD: OSW) will replace Dynavax Technologies Corp. (NASD: DVAX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effec
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Ciena (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nubis Communications, a privately-held company headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey. The addition of Nubis, which specializes in high-performance, ultra-compact, low-power optical and electrical interconnects tailored to support AI workloads, will expand Ciena's portfolio and add critical talent to address a wider range of opportunities inside the data center. Nubis' solutions complement Ciena's existing high-speed interconnects portfolio and will enable new capabilities to support growing AI workloads by significantly increasing scale up a
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), the global leader in high-speed connectivity, today announced the appointment of Marc D. Graff as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective August 1, 2025. Reporting to President and CEO Gary B. Smith as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, he will be based at Ciena's corporate headquarters in Maryland. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250618618051/en/Ciena Appoints Marc D. Graff as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer "Marc brings extensive financial expertise and industry knowledge, particularly in data center-related technologies, to Cien
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) announced the appointment of Lawton W. Fitt as independent Chair of Ciena's Board of Directors, effective December 11, 2024. Concurrently, Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D., stepped down as Executive Chair, in connection with his decision not to stand for re-election at the end of his term at Ciena's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, at which time he will retire. Dr. Nettles will continue in his role as a member of Ciena's Board of Directors until that time and provide support to Ms. Fitt in her transition. Lawton W. Fitt brings significant professional experience as well as a deep familiarity with Ciena's strategy, business, and technology. She has served as a D
Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), a networking systems, services, and software company, today announced the promotion of Dino DiPerna and Brodie Gage to its Executive Leadership Team, reporting to President and CEO Gary Smith. The leadership appointments are designed to support Ciena's continued growth through market leadership in optical technologies, increasing opportunities in IP/Optical convergence, and addressable market expansion in next-generation metro and edge applications. DiPerna becomes Ciena's Senior Vice President of Global Research & Development (R&D). In this role, he will direct the development of the company's portfolio of Converged Packet Optical, Network Control and Plan
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) today announced that Mary G. Puma has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Puma previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., a publicly held company engaged in the supply of capital equipment for the semiconductor chip manufacturing industry, from January 2002 to May 2023. Prior to becoming CEO of Axcelis, she served as its President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2000. In 1998, she became General Manager and Vice President of the company's predecessor, the Implant Systems Division of Eaton Corporation. Prior to joining Eaton in 1996, Ms. Puma spent 15 years in various marketing and gener
Promotes Sheela Kosaraju to Senior Vice President and General Counsel Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced the appointment of David M. Rothenstein as senior vice president, chief strategy officer and corporate secretary. Rothenstein has served as Ciena's senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary since November 2008, and as acting chief strategy officer since March 2022. He will continue to report to President and CEO Gary Smith. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124005396/en/David Rothenstein, Senior Vice President and Chief Str
Rebecca Smith Promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications Ciena® Corporation (NYSE:CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced the appointment of Joe Cumello as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Blue Planet, a division of Ciena. Cumello has served as Ciena's Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications since September 2020, and previously as Vice President, Global Marketing & Partners. He rejoined the company in 2015 through its acquisition of Cyan, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the company's management team, which introduced Blue Planet to the industry. This press release features
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