Fintel reports that on December 9, 2025, Stifel maintained coverage of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) with a Buy recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 27.40% Downside
As of December 6, 2025, the average one-year price target for Ciena is $154.58/share. The forecasts range from a low of $86.08 to a high of $241.50. The average price target represents a decrease of 27.40% from its latest reported closing price of $212.93 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Ciena is 5,084MM, an increase of 11.94%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 4.14.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,205 funds or institutions reporting positions in Ciena. This is an increase of 86 owner(s) or 7.69% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CIEN is 0.31%, an increase of 4.46%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.03% to 162,571K shares. 
The put/call ratio of CIEN is 1.07, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Jpmorgan Chase holds 6,463K shares representing 4.58% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,243K shares , representing an increase of 18.87%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CIEN by 78.63% over the last quarter.
FDGRX - Fidelity Growth Company Fund holds 6,090K shares representing 4.32% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,386K shares , representing an increase of 11.56%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CIEN by 15.00% over the last quarter.
IJH - iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF holds 4,630K shares representing 3.28% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,634K shares , representing a decrease of 0.08%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CIEN by 26.78% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 4,585K shares representing 3.25% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,485K shares , representing an increase of 2.18%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CIEN by 22.75% over the last quarter.
NAESX - Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares holds 3,480K shares representing 2.47% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,558K shares , representing a decrease of 2.25%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CIEN by 23.24% over the last quarter.
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