Group 1 - Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) is experiencing a surge in orders and expanding into new markets due to growing AI networking opportunities following strong Q4 results [1] - Argus raised Ciena's price target to $280 from $135 while maintaining a Buy rating, indicating strong confidence in the company's growth potential [1] - UBS analyst David Vogt increased the price target to $230 from $120, maintaining a Neutral rating, reflecting a cautious optimism after the Q4 2025 earnings report [2] - B. Riley nearly doubled its price target for Ciena to $222 from $113 while keeping a Neutral rating, following a Q4 beat on revenue and earnings driven by growth in Optical Networking and Cloud services [3] Group 2 - Ciena has a record backlog of $5 billion, indicating strong demand for its products and services [3] - The company provides hardware, software, and services for network operators across various regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Japan, and India [4]
Argus Upgrades Ciena (CIEN) Amid AI Networking Surge, Record $5B Backlog