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Ciena Stock Quote

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN)

$80.95
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Price as of May 20, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET

Ciena Return vs. S&P

1 Year 5 Year 5 Year Annualized Since IPO
CIEN +65.85% +56.71% +9.40% -37%
S&P +11.91% +101.47% +15.04% +652%

Ciena Company Info

Ciena Corp. engages in the provision of network and communication infrastructure. It operates through the following segments: Networking Platforms, Platform Software and Services, Blue Planet Automation Software and Services, and Global Services. The Networking Platforms segment consists of Converged Packet Optical and Packet Networking portfolios. The Platform Software and Services segment provides analytics, data, and planning tools to assist customers in managing Ciena’s Networking Platforms products in their networks. The Blue Planet Automation Software and Services segment enables customers to implement large-scale software and IT-led OSS transformations by transforming legacy networks into “service ready” networks. The Global Services segment offers a broad suite of value-added services. The company was founded by Patrick H. Nettles in November 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, MD.

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An eventful Hump Day saw the company release quarterly results and announce a top executive's departure.

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Earnings Transcripts

Ciena (CIEN) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

CIEN earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2022.

Motley Fool Transcribing  |  Sep 1, 2022

Ciena (CIEN) Q2 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

CIEN earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2022.

Motley Fool Transcribing  |  Jun 2, 2022

Ciena (CIEN) Q1 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

CIEN earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2021.

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Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

CIEN earnings call for the period ending September 30, 2021.

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