CIENA CORP (CIEN) earnings date, results and what the price requires
NYSE · SEC CIK 0000936395 · SEC filings checked Oct 16, 2026
Previous results (SEC filings)
| Quarter ended | Reported | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $1.67B | $266.4M | $1.83 | Filing |
| May 2, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $1.57B | $218.2M | $1.49 | Filing |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $1.43B | $150.3M | $1.03 | Filing |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $1.35B | $19.5M | $0.13 | Filing |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $1.22B | $50.3M | $0.35 | Filing |
| May 3, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $1.13B | $9.0M | $0.06 | Filing |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $1.07B | $44.6M | $0.31 | Filing |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | $1.12B | $37.0M | $0.26 | Filing |
What would CIENA CORP have to report for its valuation to change?
At $356.52, with a 9.0% required return and a 18× earnings multiple in 5 years, earnings per share must grow about 46.7% a year, to $30.48. On that path the next quarter needs diluted EPS near $0.19, against $0.13 in the quarter ended Nov 1, 2025.
Compare buying at the last close now with waiting for results: if the report moves the growth the price requires, the entry price you would accept changes with it.
| Result | Original | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Required EPS growth / year | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| EPS needed in final year | $30.48 | $30.48 |
Changed: nothing yet. Model: EPS × (1+g)^years × final P/E, discounted at the required return, equals today's price. Inputs: SEC diluted EPS and the dated close above.
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Figures come from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Dates marked "estimated" are calculated from the company's past results filings and are not confirmed. Not investment advice.