CIEN Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
48.16%
Last Quarter
$0.91
Past Year
$0.85
Growth Past 5yrs
-18.19%
Next Quarter
$1.16
Estimate Next Year
$25.17
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$430.00
-10.4% Downside
Mean Price Target
$221.14
-53.92% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$65.00
-86.46% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 23, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CIEN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CIEN (NYSE: CIEN) reported an actual EPS of $0.91 for the quarter ending on Dec 11, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.78, resulting in a 16.67% surprise. In the prior quarter (Sep 04, 2025), CIEN recorded an actual EPS of $0.67 with a 26.42% surprise. See CIEN's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CIEN has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Dec 11, 2025 showing a 16.67% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Sep 04, 2025 recorded a 26.42% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0.91 | 0.78 | +16.67% |
| Sep 04, 2025 | 0.67 | 0.53 | +26.42% |
| Jun 05, 2025 | 0.42 | 0.518 | -18.92% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 0.64 | 0.4136 | +54.74% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.54 | 0.66 | -18.18% |
| Sep 04, 2024 | 0.09789 | 0.26 | -62.35% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CIEN stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CIEN stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 54 analysts have given their ratings
to CIEN out of which
7 analysts have given strong buy call,
26 analysts have given buy call,
19 analysts rate it hold,
2 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$221.14 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -53.92% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CIEN highest price target?
Analysts suggest CIEN's stock price would rise to a high of $430.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CIEN over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CIEN stock price could move to $65.00.
What is the average target price for CIEN?
CIEN stock has an average analyst estimate of $221.14.
At its current price, how far is CIEN from its average target price?
CIEN shares are currently trading -53.92% below this price target.
What were CIEN’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.91 versus consensus estimates of $0.78, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.54.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CIEN's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.16 and $25.17 for the whole year.
What has CIEN's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 48.16% EPS growth for CIEN in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -18.19% in the past five years.