US stock movement: Ciena Technologies surged on October 1st as brokers turn bullish and AI optical networking gains traction

Ciena Technology October 1st: Analysis of Significant Surge

Keywords: Bullish Brokerage Ratings, AI Optical Network

1. On September 30th, Bernstein initiated coverage on Ciena for the first time and gave an "Outperform" rating with a target price of $440; on September 26th, Evercore ISI upgraded the company rating to "Outperform", raising the target price from $375 to $550. Both analysts regard the optical network as a crucial component of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

2. On September 3rd, the company announced results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ending August 1st, with revenue up 37% year-over-year to $1.671 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.11. The backlog of orders rose to $8.5 billion; optical network business revenue increased by 46% year-over-year to $1.191 billion, supporting its high-speed connectivity, optical network, and interconnect business.

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