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CIEN vs. LITE, ANET, CLS, GLW, and QCOM

Should you buy Ciena stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ciena with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ciena include Lumentum (LITE), Arista Networks (ANET), Celestica (CLS), Corning (GLW), and Qualcomm (QCOM). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Ciena compare to Lumentum?

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Ciena presently has a consensus price target of $420.39, indicating a potential downside of 32.53%. Lumentum has a consensus price target of $1,021.95, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

In the previous week, Lumentum had 14 more articles in the media than Ciena. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Lumentum and 31 mentions for Ciena. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Lumentum's score of 1.09 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumentum
32 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ciena shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Ciena has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ciena4.47% 12.09% 5.79%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

Ciena has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Lumentum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ciena$4.77B18.47$123.34M$1.57396.86
Lumentum$1.65B44.36$25.90M$5.40173.70

Summary

Lumentum beats Ciena on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ciena compare to Arista Networks?

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) and Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ciena shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 26 more articles in the media than Ciena. MarketBeat recorded 57 mentions for Arista Networks and 31 mentions for Ciena. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Arista Networks' score of 1.06 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arista Networks
37 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ciena has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

Ciena currently has a consensus price target of $420.39, suggesting a potential downside of 32.53%. Arista Networks has a consensus price target of $185.72, suggesting a potential upside of 6.29%. Given Arista Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Arista Networks is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Ciena. Arista Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ciena$4.77B18.47$123.34M$1.57396.86
Arista Networks$9.01B24.43$3.51B$2.9259.84

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ciena4.47% 12.09% 5.79%
Arista Networks 38.32%30.10%19.35%

Summary

Arista Networks beats Ciena on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ciena compare to Celestica?

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) and Celestica (NYSE:CLS) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

Celestica has higher revenue and earnings than Ciena. Celestica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ciena$4.77B18.47$123.34M$1.57396.86
Celestica$12.39B4.24$832.50M$8.2755.27

Celestica has a net margin of 6.95% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Celestica's return on equity of 36.91% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ciena4.47% 12.09% 5.79%
Celestica 6.95%36.91%10.56%

In the previous week, Ciena had 12 more articles in the media than Celestica. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Ciena and 19 mentions for Celestica. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Celestica's score of 1.13 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Celestica
13 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.4% of Celestica shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Ciena shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Celestica shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ciena has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Celestica has a beta of 2.02, meaning that its share price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

Ciena presently has a consensus target price of $420.39, indicating a potential downside of 32.53%. Celestica has a consensus target price of $427.42, indicating a potential downside of 6.49%. Given Celestica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Celestica is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Celestica
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Summary

Celestica beats Ciena on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ciena compare to Corning?

Corning (NYSE:GLW) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Corning has a net margin of 11.09% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Corning's return on equity of 19.45% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Corning11.09% 19.45% 7.76%
Ciena 4.47%12.09%5.79%

In the previous week, Corning had 1 more articles in the media than Ciena. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Corning and 31 mentions for Ciena. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Corning's score of 1.21 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Corning
23 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Corning presently has a consensus price target of $177.92, indicating a potential downside of 11.66%. Ciena has a consensus price target of $420.39, indicating a potential downside of 32.53%. Given Corning's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Corning is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Corning
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Corning has higher revenue and earnings than Ciena. Corning is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Corning$15.63B11.09$1.60B$2.0996.36
Ciena$4.77B18.47$123.34M$1.57396.86

69.8% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Corning shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ciena shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Corning has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ciena beats Corning on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ciena compare to Qualcomm?

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Qualcomm has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Qualcomm had 41 more articles in the media than Ciena. MarketBeat recorded 72 mentions for Qualcomm and 31 mentions for Ciena. Ciena's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Qualcomm's score of 0.97 indicating that Ciena is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Qualcomm
44 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
14 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qualcomm has higher revenue and earnings than Ciena. Qualcomm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Qualcomm$44.49B5.92$5.54B$9.2027.18
Ciena$4.77B18.47$123.34M$1.57396.86

Qualcomm has a net margin of 22.31% compared to Ciena's net margin of 4.47%. Qualcomm's return on equity of 42.11% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Qualcomm22.31% 42.11% 19.33%
Ciena 4.47%12.09%5.79%

Qualcomm presently has a consensus price target of $181.79, indicating a potential downside of 27.29%. Ciena has a consensus price target of $420.39, indicating a potential downside of 32.53%. Given Qualcomm's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Qualcomm is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Qualcomm
4 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

74.3% of Qualcomm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Qualcomm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ciena shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Qualcomm beats Ciena on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CIEN vs. The Competition

MetricCienaCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$88.10B$18.67B$40.59B$23.08B
Dividend YieldN/A2.10%3.10%4.09%
P/E Ratio396.8665.0382.1031.02
Price / Sales18.476.71624.9114.81
Price / Cash212.4662.2851.7724.78
Price / Book32.209.8210.094.67
Net Income$123.34M-$6.80M$1.06B$1.07B
7 Day Performance7.26%3.54%3.81%-0.67%
1 Month Performance16.18%13.20%10.98%0.22%
1 Year Performance648.03%180.81%170.16%25.44%

Ciena Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CIEN
Ciena
3.1123 of 5 stars
$623.07
-0.6%
$420.39
-32.5%
+670.5%$88.66B$4.77B396.869,080
LITE
Lumentum
3.6942 of 5 stars
$946.90
flat
$1,012.43
+6.9%
+1,256.6%$73.67B$1.65B175.3510,562
ANET
Arista Networks
3.9322 of 5 stars
$153.92
-0.1%
$181.84
+18.1%
+95.5%$193.82B$9.01B52.715,115
CLS
Celestica
3.8452 of 5 stars
$367.81
+0.1%
$427.42
+16.2%
+304.4%$42.29B$12.39B44.4729,591
GLW
Corning
3.8477 of 5 stars
$193.83
-0.1%
$177.92
-8.2%
+300.3%$166.82B$15.63B92.7467,200

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