Ciena Corp
NYSE:CIEN

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Ciena Corp
NYSE:CIEN
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Price: 201.71 USD 3.06% Market Closed
Market Cap: 28.5B USD

Ciena Corp
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Ciena Corporation is a key player in the global telecommunications landscape, weaving a narrative of innovation through its diverse portfolio of networking products and services. Founded in 1992, Ciena made its mark with the pioneering optical networking technology that elevated network capacity for telecommunications service providers. The company's journey is intertwined with the evolution of the internet, as it consistently aimed to satisfy the increasing demand for bandwidth by offering scalable, intelligent networks. At its core, Ciena focuses on the development and sale of advanced software solutions and robotics aimed at optimizing network operations. These offerings empower operators to manage complex networks more efficiently, addressing the dynamic needs of a connected world where data traffic continues to soar.

The financial engine of Ciena revolves around its Adaptive Network philosophy, which combines software, hardware, and services to address the comprehensive needs of its clients. It generates revenue through the sale of networking platforms that encompass optical transport technologies and packet networking solutions. Additionally, Ciena's Blue Planet software enables service providers to automate network functions, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs. By offering a suite of professional services, from network design to implementation and maintenance, Ciena emphasizes creating long-term value for its customers. This approach allows Ciena to remain competitive in a fast-paced industry where technological advancement is paramount, consistently capturing opportunities born from the growing appetite for high-speed internet and advanced digital services worldwide.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Sep 4, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Revenue Beat: Q3 revenue was $1.22 billion, surpassing the top end of guidance and up nearly 30% year-over-year.

Strong Profitability: Adjusted EPS reached $0.67, up 91% year-over-year and 60% sequentially, highlighting improved operating leverage.

Record Orders: Q3 set a new quarterly record for orders, with the order book well above revenue, signaling robust demand and visibility into 2026.

AI-Driven Growth: Demand from cloud and service providers is being fueled by AI investments, with Ciena winning key contracts in new dedicated AI infrastructure projects and out-of-band management solutions.

Raised Outlook: Fiscal Q4 revenue is guided between $1.24 billion and $1.32 billion, while 2026 revenue is expected to grow about 17% year-over-year, achieving 3-year CAGR targets a year early.

Margin Expansion: Gross margin improved to 41.9% in Q3 and is expected to rise further, with a 2026 target of 43% (plus or minus 1 point). Operating margin target of 15–16% pulled forward to 2026.

Strategic Refocus: The company is redirecting R&D from residential broadband to core optical, interconnect, and AI-related solutions, resulting in a 4–5% workforce reduction and a noncash charge in Q4.

Share Buybacks: $81.8 million in shares repurchased in Q3, with plans to reach $330 million total for the fiscal year.

Key Financials
Revenue
$1.22B
EPS
$0.67
Gross Margin
41.9%
Operating Margin
10.7%
Net Income
$96M
Adjusted Operating Expense
$380M
Adjusted EBITDA
$158M
Free Cash Flow Margin
11%
Cash and Investments
$1.4B
Share Repurchases
$81.8M in Q3; $245M year-to-date; $330M expected for FY
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Dr. Patrick H. Nettles
Executive Chairman of the Board
No Bio Available
Mr. Gary B. Smith
CEO, President & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. James E. Moylan Jr.
Senior VP of Finance & CFO
No Bio Available
Mr. Scott Alexander McFeely
Executive Advisor
No Bio Available
Mr. Jason M. Phipps
Senior Vice President of Global Customer Engagement
No Bio Available
Mr. David M. Rothenstein J.D.
Senior VP, Chief Strategy Officer & Corporate Secretary
No Bio Available
Mr. Stephen B. Alexander
CTO & Member of Technology Advisory Council
No Bio Available
Mr. Gregg M. Lampf
Vice President of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Sheela Kosaraju
Senior VP, General Counsel, Assistant Secretary & Interim Chief People Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Rebecca Smith
Senior VP of Global Marketing & Communications
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
MARYLAND
Hanover Maryland
7035 Ridge Rd
Contacts
+14108658500.0
www.ciena.com