Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Stock Forecast
CIEN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.29 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $512.99 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +54.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 10, 2026 EPS estimate $1.77
- 52-week range
- $164.48 – $627.00
CIEN analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CIEN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CIEN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $1.73 | $1.68 | $1.76 | $0.67 | +157.8% | 16 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $2.36 | $2.10 | $2.59 | $1.35 | +74.9% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.17 | $6.99 | $7.33 | $2.64 | +171.4% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $10.33 | $9.82 | $11.28 | $5.80 | +78.1% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CIEN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $1.64B | $1.62B | $1.67B | +34.2% | 14 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.84B | $1.79B | $1.89B | +29.0% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $6.42B | $6.42B | $6.44B | +34.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.41B | $8.34B | $8.51B | +30.9% | 15 |
CIEN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CIEN revenue: reported and forecast
CIEN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $1.58 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.73 | +9.2% | 16 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.36 | $2.36 | $2.36 | +18.4% | 13 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $6.54 | $6.54 | $7.17 | $7.17 | $7.17 | +9.6% | 18 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.01 | $8.01 | $9.76 | $10.24 | $10.33 | +29.0% | 7 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CIEN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CIEN beat in 2 of 12.
What analysts expect from CIEN
21 analysts cover Ciena; their consensus rating is buy (4.29 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $512.99, 54.2% above the latest close of $332.73. Analysts expect earnings of $7.17 per share for FY2026, +171.4% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $10.33 per share on revenue of $8.4 billion. Ciena beat the EPS estimate in 2 of the last 12 quarters.
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CIEN forecast FAQ
What is Ciena's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ciena is $512.99, 54.2% above the latest close of $332.73.
Is Ciena a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Ciena, 11 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ciena's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.17 per share for FY2026 (range $6.99 to $7.33); for FY2027 the estimate is $10.33.
What is Ciena's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $6.4 billion, growth of 34.7%; for FY2027 it is $8.4 billion.
When does Ciena report earnings?
Ciena is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 10, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.77.
Does Ciena usually beat earnings estimates?
Ciena reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 2 of the last 12 quarters.