QM · rank #4 · 2026-07-20
CIEN
NYSE · $63.26B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +474.56% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +15.5% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +7.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $63.26B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-18 | $428.22 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $74.53 |
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Summary
Ciena Corp provides high-speed optical communications and connectivity equipment and software to telecom operators, cloud providers, and AI data-center infrastructure customers.
Rationale
The quality-momentum signal is validated by Ciena's strong 12-1 momentum and 15.46% ROE, backed by a major operational inflection that drove fiscal Q2 2026 adjusted EPS up 290% year-over-year.
Material risks
- 1Key cloud and AI infrastructure customers opting to develop their own optical connectivity solutions in-house, bypassing Ciena's products and sharply reducing demand.
- 2Rising competition and potential commoditization in the optical communications market limiting Ciena's pricing power and margin sustainability.
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