CIEN Q3 Earnings Beat on AI-Led Cloud Demand, Top Line Climbs 37% Y/Y

Ciena Corporation reported strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results with adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share (215% YoY growth) and revenues of $1.67 billion (37% YoY growth), driven by AI-led cloud demand. Cloud provider revenues jumped 82% YoY and represented 53% of total sales. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance to $6.42 billion and projects at least 30% revenue growth for fiscal 2027.