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CIEN
CIENA CORP
Information Technology · Communications Equipment
$412.57
+5.45%
Vol: 0.1M
Araverus Market Read
Thursday, March 19, 2026
AI infrastructure boom powers Ciena to 25-year peak amid continued analyst upgrades
Ciena surged 73% over three months driven by strong AI demand in networking infrastructure, with the stock reaching 25-year highs as analysts maintain bullish outlooks. Argus raised the price target to $370 from $280 while TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating, citing continued strength in optical networking. The stock experienced a modest 2.03% decline in after-hours trading, reflecting profit-taking after the significant recent rally.
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Fundamentals
Market Cap$58.4B
P/E (TTM)261.1
Forward P/E50.2
Beta1.09
Div Yield—
Prev Close$391.26
RSI (14-Day)
65Neutral
0305070100
52-Week Range
$49.21$412.57$416.76
From High-1.0%
From Low+738.4%
Moving Averages
50d SMA
$294.61+40.0%
200d SMA
$179.23+130.2%
Price above both MAs — bullish structure.
Returns
1W
+22.5%
1M
+32.7%
3M
+96.6%
6M
+202.5%
1Y
+541.3%
YTD
+67.7%
Volume
Today139K
20d Avg3.1M
Ratio0.04x