Ciena Corporation

Last update: Mar 22, 2026 at 18:10

About Ciena Corporation

Ciena Corporation is a network technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to network operators across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. It operates through key segments including Networking Platforms, which offers optical networking, routing, and switching products such as the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and Waveserver modular systems; Platform Software and Services; Blue Planet Automation Software and Services; and Global Services. The company specializes in high-capacity solutions like packet optical transport, switching, integrated networking, service management software, and data center connectivity, supporting 40G and 100G optical transport technologies. Ciena Corporation enables enhanced network capacity, service delivery, and automation for telecommunications, cloud services, enterprise IT, hyperscalers, and emerging AI-driven demands, including innovations like the Vesta 200 6.4T CPX pluggable optical engine and AI agents for network operations. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Ciena plays a critical role in advancing digital infrastructure for modern communications.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Annual Dividend

$0.00

Frequency

Unknown

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

$383.89

52-Week Range

$49.21 – $419.80

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

CIEN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio and 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.7x interest coverage and Volatile profit margin stability.

Based on 12 of 14 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

0.0%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

0.0%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

N/AN/A

Interest Coverage

2.7xWarning

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

9.1%Very Safe

Current Ratio

2.8xVery Safe

Debt-to-Equity

56.9Safe

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

8.2%Caution

Operating Margin

13.4%Caution

Gross Margin

43.8%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Caution

Dividend Streak

0 yrsDanger

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/AN/A

Earnings Stability

StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

Earnings & Profitability

CIEN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

—

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$38,389.00

Annual Income

$0.00

Quarterly Income

$0.00

Monthly Income

$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CIEN's current dividend yield?

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%, based on a stock price of $383.89 and an annual dividend of $0.00.

When is CIEN's next dividend payment date?

CIEN's next ex-dividend date is null and the next payment date is null. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does CIEN pay in dividends per year?

Ciena Corporation pays dividends unknown. Annual dividend data is not yet available.

Has CIEN been increasing its dividend?

Ciena Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.

Is CIEN's dividend safe?

Ciena Corporation has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is CIEN's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Ciena Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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