Ciena Reports Strong Earnings Amid AI Data Center Demand
Ciena (CIEN) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter, driven by strong demand in the data center sector. The optical equipment provider saw adjusted earnings per share surge 215% to $2.11 on a year-over-year basis. Revenue also exceeded estimates and was supported by robust orders from AI-related infrastructure projects. The company raised its revenue guidance for the October quarter, which came in slightly above market expectations. Ciena's performance reflects growing demand for high-capacity networking solutions as enterprises expand their data center capabilities to support artificial intelligence applications.
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