Ciena vs. Cisco: Which Networking Stock is a Better Buy?

Key Takeaways CSCO secured over $2B in AI infrastructure orders in fiscal 2025.Ciena holds a $5B backlog, supporting revenue visibility into fiscal 2026.CSCO expects fiscal 2026 revenue of $61.2B-$61.7B with margins above 65%.Ciena Corporation (CIEN) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) are prominent players in the global networking industry, providing critical infrastructure that enables data transmission, cloud connectivity and enterprise communications. Their solutions support service providers, hyperscalers a ...