Ciena (CIEN) Tops Q3 EPS by 39c, Offers Guidance

September 3, 2026 7:08 AM EDT

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) reported Q3 EPS of $2.11, $0.39 better than the analyst estimate of $1.72. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.67 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.63 billion.

GUIDANCE:

Ciena sees Q4 2026 revenue of $1.7-1.8 billion, versus the consensus of $1.7 billion.

  • Revenue of $1.75B billion plus or minus $50 million
  • Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross margin in the range of 45% plus or minus 50 bps
  • Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating expense in the range of $415 million plus or minus $10 million
  • Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating margin in the range of 20% plus or minus 50 bps

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