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Ciena Corp is a network and technology company. It provides network hardware, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic on communications networks. It serves various industries such as communication services providers, web-scale providers, cable operators, government, and large enterprises world-wide. The business activities function through Networking Platforms; Platform Software and Services; Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services segments. Geographically, its presence is seen in the markets of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. The maximum revenue is generated from Americas.

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $64.25, after a 1.04% increase. Over the past month, Ciena Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) stock increased by 23.69%, and in the past year, by 47.08%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Ciena P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 147.06 in the Communications Equipment industry, Ciena Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 67.65. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Ciena Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cien#NYSE">CIEN</a>) can be considered a legacy company in the computer and technology sector when it comes to the Internet. It was one of the original manufacturers of optical fiber, which provided networking switches and connectivity solutions since 1992. The company has managed to stay relevant, unlike so many internet boom companies, and remains on the cutting edge of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Ciena is essential to the AI boom as it provides one of the crucial elements required&nbsp;for&nbsp;AI deployment: high bandwidth&nbsp;and low latency connectivity.
Ciena operates in the computer and technology sector, competing with networking companies like Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/csco#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Juniper Networks Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnpr#NYSE">JNPR</a>), which was acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hpe#NYSE">HPE</a>), and Infinera Co. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/infn#NASDAQ">INFN</a>) which is being acquired by Nokia Oyj (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nok#NYSE">NOK</a>).
<h2>How Ciena Is Essential to the AI Revolution </h2>
Ciena is a leader in the optical networking segment, as its products enable long-distance, high-capacity data transmission solutions for the backbones of numerous networks. Data transmission volumes will only grow, driven by AI deployment and cloud computing. Its optical transceivers enable low-latency transmission, which is essential for AI applications to relay responsiveness and fast performance. Its Blue Planet AI-powered software-defined network (SDN) enables network operators to program, automate, and manage networks, orchestrate end-to-end services, and scale bandwidth on demand as needed.
<h2>Cloud Providers Lead the Recovery &nbsp;</h2>
Ciena is approaching positive normalization after many volatile years driven by the pandemic shortage and post-pandemic inventory glut. Cloud providers are leading the recovery, building out networks to support cloud and growing AI traffic.&nbsp;Data centers are a big chunk of Ciena&#39;s cloud provider clients. Three of the four major cloud providers are driving demand for Ciena&#39;s 400 ZR, a high-capacity datacenter interconnect (DCI) capable of transmitting 400 GB ethernet over DCI links, targeting a minimum of 80 kilometers.
Ciena&#39;s other client group, service providers, is experiencing a gradual recovery as the inventory glut is digested. Ciena still expects the U.S. to recover fully in a few quarters, while Europe continues to lag due to geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds.
<h2>Gloomy Headline Numbers Underscore Improving Metrics </h2>
Ciena&#39;s third-quarter of 2024 earnings report was a sign of relief as results underscore the recovery occurring, enabling a turnaround after many negative quarters. The company reported EPS of 35 cents, beating analyst expectations by 6 cents. GAAP net income was $14.2 million, down from $29.7 million last year. Adjusted net income was $50.8 million, which was also lower than the $89.1 million non-GAAP income in the year-ago period. Revenue fell 11.8% YoY to $942.3 million, which was better than expected compared to the consensus estimates of $928.31 million. Ciena reported a strong book-to-bill ratio above 1, indicating stronger demand that it can fulfill.
<h2>Ciena Issues Flat Guidance </h2>
Ciena expects revenues of $1.06 billion to $1.14 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus $1.12 billion in consensus estimates. Adjusted gross margin is expected to be in the low 40% range, and adjusted operating expenses are expected to be around $350 million. Full-year 2024 revenues are estimated at around $4 billion, with a 4% to 8% CAGR long-term. CIEN stock tumbled 7% the following days.
Ciena CEO Gary Smith commented, &quot;We delivered strong results for the fiscal third quarter that reflect growing momentum with cloud providers and continued gradual recovery with service providers. With leading innovation that is well-aligned with our customers&#39; focus on building cloud and AI-capable infrastructures, we are well-positioned to continue to gain share and deliver profitable growth.&quot;
On Oct. 2, 2024, Ciena announced a $1 billion stock buyback program commencing in fiscal 2025 and ending in fiscal 2027. CIEN stock surged 7% on the announcement.
<h2>CIEN Is Forming a Potential ABCD Reversal Pattern </h2>
An ABCD pattern is a harmonic reversal pattern comprised of two higher peaks and one higher low. The pattern resembles a rising lightning bolt. A market structure high (MSL) sell trigger often triggers the reversal.
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CIEN stock initially sold off on its earnings report and guidance to a swing low of $50.83, forming the C-point. Shares rallied higher through the B-point pre-earnings peak at $59.42 to continue higher toward an imminent D-point, which could trigger a reversal. The daily anchored VWAP support is rising at $56.78. The daily relative strength index (RSI) is rising to the 75-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $62.91, $57.69, $53.76, and $50.83. 
Ciena&#39;s average consensus price target is $61.00, and its highest analyst price target&nbsp;is&nbsp;$68.00.&nbsp;Analysts have given it 10 Buy ratings and three Hold ratings.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/ciena-stock-powers-the-ai-cloud-boomdont-miss-out/">Ciena Stock Powers the AI Cloud Boom&mdash;Don&#39;t Miss Out</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Ciena Stock Powers the AI Cloud Boom—Don't Miss Out

JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee downgrades Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and announces $65 price target.

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JP Morgan Downgrades Ciena to Neutral, Announces $65 Price Target

Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) shares are trading lower on Monday. JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee downgraded the company to Neutral from Overweight <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cien/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price target of $65</a>.
The analyst writes that the downgrade is due to current valuations overlooking key factors that limit EPS upside, including constrained telco spending, limited gross margin levers compared to peers, and lower exposure to cloud capital expenditures.
Chatterjee says that the capex growth outlook for U.S. telcos is muted for 2025, with international telcos also lagging in recovery.
The analyst notes that Ciena&#8217;s telecom revenues are currently 9% below pre-pandemic levels, while North American telco capex is down 8%, indicating limited potential for Ciena to significantly outperform these trends.
For FY25, the analyst expects revenue growth to align with the long-term rate of 6%-8%, as telecom spending remains constrained, contrasting with prior years of outsized growth driven by pent-up demand from network underinvestment.
This month, Ciena authorized a three-year share repurchase program, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41147368/whats-going-on-with-ciena-stock-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">starting in the 2025 fiscal year</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR S&amp;P Telecom ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTL#NYSE">XTL</a>) and iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>).
Price Action: CIEN shares are down 3.93% at $64.07&nbsp;at the last check Monday.
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Sify Technologies (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sifytechnologies.com%2F&amp;esheet=54131616&amp;newsitemid=20241007132872&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sify&amp;index=1&amp;md5=90e8e406463cc27f5796b5b81266b4c2">Sify</a>) today announced that it has deployed <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ciena.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DPR%26utm_medium%3DPressRelease&amp;esheet=54131616&amp;newsitemid=20241007132872&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ciena%26%238217%3Bs&amp;index=2&amp;md5=87b5fad66db429819d73fc9468a2d095">Ciena's</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) optical technology to connect its seven Metro Area Networks across India. Starting with an express path between Mumbai and New Delhi, Sify has upgraded its countrywide National Long Distance network to support services up to 600G. This upgrade will help interconnect its key Artificial Intelligence (AI) ready data center hubs in Mumbai, Chennai and Noida and the surrounding metro areas with a highly scalable network.

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Sify Technologies Has Deployed Ciena's Optical Technology To Connect Its Seven Metro Area Networks Across India; Has Upgraded Its Countrywide National Long Distance Network To Support Services Up To 600G

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.1% to $36.5 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.0 billion. </li>
<li>Toyo Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYO#NASDAQ">TOYO</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.55% to $2.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $124.1 million. </li>
<li>Wetouch Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WETH#NASDAQ">WETH</a>) shares rose 10.91% to $2.03. The company's market cap stands at $24.2 million. </li>
<li>OneConnect Financial Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFT#NYSE">OCFT</a>) shares rose 9.12% to $3.35. The company's market cap stands at $130.6 million. </li>
<li>ACM Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACMR#NASDAQ">ACMR</a>) stock rose 8.43% to $23.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVNW#NASDAQ">AVNW</a>) shares moved upwards by 8.21% to $20.95. The company's market cap stands at $263.2 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>LeddarTech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDTC#NASDAQ">LDTC</a>) shares decreased by 9.3% to $0.24 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.2 million. </li>
<li>SPI Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPI#NASDAQ">SPI</a>) stock declined by 7.82% to $0.53. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.8 million. </li>
<li>Inseego (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSG#NASDAQ">INSG</a>) stock declined by 5.9% to $15.51. The company's market cap stands at $190.4 million. </li>
<li>Trident Digital Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDTH#NASDAQ">TDTH</a>) stock fell 4.62% to $3.1. The company's market cap stands at $200.0 million. </li>
<li>Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) shares fell 4.2% to $63.89. The company's market cap stands at $9.1 billion. </li>
<li>Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) shares fell 3.76% to $7.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.9 billion. 
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Ciena's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.93 million shares sold short, which is 5.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ciena Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ciena has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ciena's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ciena's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.34%. Currently, Ciena has a market capitalization of $9.48 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CIEN: If an investor had bought $1000 of CIEN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,062.77 today based on a price of $66.00 for CIEN at the time of writing.
<h3>Ciena's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the company announced it authorized a $1 billion share <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41144935">repurchase program</a>.
The Details: The share repurchase program will start in the 2025 fiscal year and continue through the end of the 2027 fiscal year.
&#8220;Our new share repurchase program reflects the confidence we have in the ongoing strength of our business, cash generation, and operating results. It also highlights the competitive advantage we enjoy with our robust balance sheet,&#8221; Ciena&#8217;s CFO James E. Moylan said.
&#8220;This step demonstrates our continued priority to return capital to shareholders as part of our strategic and operating plans.&#8221;
This comes as the company concludes its current three-year share repurchase program.
How To Buy Ciena Shares
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>)'s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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CIEN Price Action: At the time of publication, Ciena stock is trading 6.6% higher at $65.48, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Ciena Stock Wednesday?

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Ciena shares are trading higher after the company announced it authorized a $1 billion repurchase program.

U.S. stocks were slightly higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.2% on Wednesday.
Shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RPM/earnings">first-quarter adjusted EPS results</a>.
Sales declined 2.1% Y/Y to $1.97 billion, missing the consensus of $2.015 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.84, beating the consensus of $1.75.
RPM shares jumped 7.2% to $128.71 on Wednesday.
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<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) gained 21.6% to $3.88.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) gained 20% to $7.46. Shares of US-listed Chinese stocks traded higher on continued strength following recent stimulus measures and the start of the National Day Golden Week.</li>
<li>Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) gained 19.4% to $5.73 after the company announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of the electric air taxi.</li>
<li>AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKD#NYSE">HKD</a>) climbed 17.1% to $3.7473.</li>
<li>Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOV#NASDAQ">CLOV</a>) gained 12% to $3.1113.</li>
<li>Talkspace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALK#NASDAQ">TALK</a>) surged 12% to $2.3650.</li>
<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) climbed 10.7% to $9.52.</li>
<li>Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDD#NASDAQ">GLDD</a>) climbed 9.7% to $11.76 after the company announced the receipt of several dredging awards totaling $342.3 million.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) gained 9.3% to $13.47.</li>
<li>Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) rose 6.5% to $65.44. Ciena announced a $1 billion share repurchase authorization.</li>
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Wall Street kicked off the week on a cautious note, with major indexes trading relatively flat as investors seek more clarity on the economic and political landscape.
A widely followed private sector survey by S&amp;P Global revealed that output growth slightly exceeded expectations in September, buoyed by stronger services activity. However, the report also signaled a reawakening of inflationary pressures, raising concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40965082/feds-historic-dissenter-bowman-says-smaller-interest-rate-cut-was-justified-we-have-no">future monetary policy moves.</a>
The latest betting-implied odds from Polymarket show Kamala Harris at 51% to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election, surpassing former President Donald Trump, who has seen his consensus slips in recent weeks.
Among major assets, gold continues its upward momentum, setting new all-time highs as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty.
Meanwhile, natural gas prices spiked over 4%, hitting a three-month high early Monday. The rise follows the formation of another storm in the Gulf of Mexico, which threatens to further disrupt supply chains already impacted by Hurricane Francine.
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains tense, with Israel targeting new Hezbollah sites in Lebanon and the U.S. sending additional military troops to the region amid rising conflict. 
Despite the turmoil, oil prices fell by 2%, suggesting that supply fears may be easing for the moment. 
In the cryptocurrency space, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased by 0.5%, showing little movement.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>2,213.90</td>
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In the last three months, 9 analysts have published ratings on Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Ciena and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $62.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $68.00 and a low estimate of $46.00. This current average has increased by 12.48% from the previous average price target of $55.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727096474_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Ciena among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jim Suva</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tal Liani</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Savageaux</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ruben Roy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Koontz</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Ciena. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Ciena compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Ciena's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CIEN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Ciena analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Ciena: A Closer Look</h2>
Ciena Corp is a network and technology company. It provides network hardware, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, service delivery, and management of video, data, and voice traffic on communications networks. It serves various industries such as communication services providers, web-scale providers, cable operators, government, and large enterprises world-wide. The business activities function through Networking Platforms; Platform Software and Services; Blue Planet Automation Software, and Global Services segments. Geographically, its presence is seen in the markets of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. The maximum revenue is generated from Americas.
<h3>Ciena: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Ciena's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -11.76%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Ciena's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 1.51%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Ciena's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.49%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.25%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Ciena's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.55, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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9 Analysts Assess Ciena: What You Need To Know

Ciena's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.75 million shares sold short, which is 5.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ciena Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726675211_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ciena has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ciena's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ciena's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.27%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Ciena's Recent Short Interest

Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.21% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.22%. Currently, Ciena has a market capitalization of $8.09 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CIEN: If an investor had bought $1000 of CIEN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,165.82 today based on a price of $56.32 for CIEN at the time of writing.
<h3>Ciena's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726497016_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have $3,200 Today

B of A Securities analyst Tal Liani downgrades Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announces $59 price target.

B of A Securities Downgrades Ciena to Neutral, Announces $59 Price Target

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $54 to $60.

Rosenblatt Maintains Neutral on Ciena, Raises Price Target to $60

Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $55 to $67.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Ciena, Raises Price Target to $67

Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterates Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $65 price target.

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