Ciena Corporation (NYSE: $CIEN) reported strong financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $1.07 billion, a 3.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The company also reported an adjusted net income per share of $0.64, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Ciena's performance was bolstered by growth in its Optical Networking segment and ongoing investments in artificial intelligence and cloud scalability. Additionally, during the quarter, Ciena repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock for an aggregate price of $79.2 million. The positive results have led to an 8.3% increase in the company's stock price in pre-market trading.