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Ciena Reports Strong Revenue Growth

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Shares of Ciena saw a significant increase after the network-equipment supplier announced a boost in revenue due to improved supply-chain challenges.

Share Price Surge

Ciena’s stock rose by 15% to reach $49.59 in morning trading. Although shares have experienced a decline of around 3% this year, the recent increase is certainly encouraging.

Catching Up on Supply-Chain Constraints

According to Chief Executive Gary Smith, this quarter is a catch-up period following the supply-chain constraints encountered in the previous year. Smith expressed his expectation for a strong performance, and it seems that these expectations are being met.

Impressive Revenue Growth

Ciena’s revenue for the fiscal third quarter saw an impressive surge of 23%, reaching $1.07 billion. This figure exceeded analysts’ expectations of $1.04 billion.

Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Adjusted earnings for the same period were reported at 59 cents per share, surpassing analysts’ predictions of 51 cents per share. These earnings do not include stock-based compensation and restructure charges, providing a more accurate representation of Ciena’s performance.

Future Outlook

Gary Smith pointed out that while rapid revenue growth may not be sustainable in the long term as customer orders normalize, there is still strong demand for Ciena’s networking equipment. Additionally, the adoption of artificial intelligence is expected to drive further demand for computing and networking power, providing a potential boost in the future.

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