Ciena: Unimpressive Growth And Compressing Margins Make It A Hold

  • Ciena is well-positioned in AI-driven network infrastructure, with strong technology and first-mover advantage, but faces stagnant revenue and shrinking margins. Blue Planet's rapid growth is promising, yet its revenue contribution remains small; overall financials show declining cash flow and rising leverage. Valuation is stretched at a 32x forward P/E, far above peers, making the stock too expensive given current financial performance and risks.