Ciena (CIEN) Revenue: $5,569 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


CIEN Ciena Corp CIEN
72 GF Score
Price $460.72
GF Value $97.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ciena Revenue?

Ciena CIEN -0.35% 72 Revenue is $5,569 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CIEN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Ciena's revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,571 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,569 Mil. Ciena's Revenue per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10.74. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $38.25.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Ciena was 30.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get other companies' revenue growth rate using Revenue per Share data.

During the past 13 years, Ciena's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 37.30% per year. The lowest was -51.90% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.


Ciena  (NYSE:CIEN) Revenue Explanation

In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.

Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:


Slow Grower: Inflation < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 10%:
Stalwart: 10% < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 20%:
Fast Grower: 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate > 20%:

His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.

Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.


Be Aware

Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.


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Ciena Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ciena's Revenue can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ciena Revenue Chart

Ciena Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Revenue
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Ciena Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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CIEN vs MSI, LITE, HPE: Revenue Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Ciena's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ciena Revenue vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ciena's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ciena's Revenue falls into.


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Ciena Revenue Calculation

Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.

Revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5,569 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Revenue →
What does a Revenue of $5,569 Mil mean?
Ciena (CIEN) has a Revenue of $5,569 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors.
Is Ciena's Revenue too high?
Ciena's current Revenue is $5,569 Mil. Overall, Ciena has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ciena's Revenue compare to MSI and LITE?
Ciena's Revenue of $5,569 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue for a Hardware company?
A good Revenue depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Ciena and its competitors. Ciena's current Revenue is $5,569 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ciena stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ciena (CIEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.39, compared to a current price of $460.72 — trading 373.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Revenue is $5,569 Mil. Ciena's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ciena (CIEN), the current Revenue is $5,569 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ciena (CIEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ciena stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $460.72 is trading 373.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $97.39. GuruFocus considers Ciena to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CIEN:

  • Revenue: $5,569 Mil
  • GF Value™: $97.39 vs. price of $460.72 (373.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CIEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ciena Business Description

Address 7035 Ridge Road, Hanover, MD, USA, 21076
Ciena is a leader in high-speed optical connectivity, providing systems, components, and automation software for telecom providers and enterprises, such as data centers, to enable long-distance connectivity. The company operates through four primary business segments: networking platforms, platform software and services, Blue Planet automation software, and global services. While telecom carriers remain important customers, cloud providers and hyperscalers now drive a significant portion of the business. To meet the demands of AI data centers, customers are adopting Ciena's WaveLogic 6 platform, the first to support 1.6 terabits-per-second capacity.
72GF Score

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