Ciena Corporation (CIEN)
CIEN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Ciena Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $565.71 — +30.9% versus the last price of $432.05. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CIEN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CIEN.
CIEN annual returns by year
Congress trading in CIEN
4 members of Congress have disclosed trading CIEN — 5 purchases and 3 sales worth an estimated $64,000. Most recent disclosure: May 29, 2026.
Insider activity in CIEN
CIEN's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 19 sales ($17.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 3, 2026.
| Aug 3, 2026 | Smith Gary B | President, CEO | Sell | $1.1M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Smith Gary B | President, CEO | Sell | $1.2M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Rothenstein David M | SVP and Chief Strategy Officer | Sell | $1.1M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Gage Brodie | SVP Global Products & Supply | Sell | $538,980 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | DiPerna Dino | SVP Global R&D | Sell | $175,618 |
About Ciena Corporation
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 consists optical networking, routing, and switching products and services. This segment products include the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, Waveserver modular interconnect system, the 6500 Reconfigurable Line System, and coherent pluggable transceivers; and the 3000 family of service delivery platforms and the 5000 family of service aggregation, as well as the 8100 Coherent Routing platforms and virtualization software. The Platform Software and Services segment offers navigator network control suite; and software subscription services, consulting, network migration and integration, installation and upgrade support services, and technical support solutions. The Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment inventory management, orchestration, route optimization and analysis, and unified assurance and analytics software; and sells subscription, installation, support, consulting, and design services related to the Blue Planet automation platform. The Global Services segment provides services for advisory and enablement, implementation, and maintenance, support, and learning activities. Ciena Corporation was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.
CIEN Key Statistics
CIEN in plain English
- P/E ratio (129.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CIEN's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (15.46%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (7.87%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — CIEN doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
CIEN stock: frequently asked questions
What is Ciena Corporation's stock price today?
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) last traded at $432.05 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $84.41 and $637.51.
Is CIEN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CIEN is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $565.71 — about +30.9% versus the current price of $432.05. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CIEN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ciena Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $20,142 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,914%, or 35.0% per year.
Does CIEN pay a dividend?
No — Ciena Corporation does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is CIEN's P/E ratio?
CIEN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 129.7, and 44.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CIEN stock?
Yes — 4 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CIEN under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 3 sales worth an estimated $64,000.
What is Ciena Corporation's ticker symbol?
Ciena Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CIEN on the NYSE.
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