Ciena® Corporation (NYSE: CIEN), a networking systems, services and software company, today announced unaudited financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended May 3, 2025.

  • Q2 Revenue: $1.13 billion

  • Q2 Net Income per Share: $0.06 GAAP; $0.42 adjusted (non-GAAP)

  • Share Repurchases: Repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock for an aggregate price of $84.3 million during the quarter

"Our strong fiscal second quarter results demonstrate our continued global leadership in high-speed connectivity with growing momentum across all of our business segments,” said Gary Smith, president and CEO, Ciena. “With accelerating demand driven by cloud and AI, our performance is validating the durability of a positive network infrastructure spending environment. As a result, we have strong visibility and are very confident in both our continued growth and our ability to drive additional operating leverage over time."

For the fiscal second quarter 2025, Ciena reported revenue of $1.13 billion as compared to $910.8 million for the fiscal second quarter 2024.

Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal second quarter 2025 was $9.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted common share, which compares to a GAAP net loss of $(16.8) million, or $(0.12) per diluted common share, for the fiscal second quarter 2024.

Ciena's adjusted (non-GAAP) net income for the fiscal second quarter 2025 was $60.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted common share, which compares to an adjusted (non-GAAP) net income of $39.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, for the fiscal second quarter 2024.

Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Performance Summary

The tables below (in millions, except percentage data) provide comparisons of certain quarterly results to the prior year. Appendices A and B set forth reconciliations between the GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) measures contained in this release.

GAAP  Results (unaudited)

Q2

Q2

Period Change

FY 2025

FY 2024

Y-T-Y*

Revenue

$

     1,125.9

$

         910.8

23.6

%

Gross margin

40.2

%

42.7

%

(2.5

)%

Operating expense

$

         420.0

$

         392.6

7.0

%

Operating margin

2.9

%

(0.4

)%

3.3

%

Non-GAAP  Results (unaudited)

Q2

Q2

Period Change

FY 2025

FY 2024

Y-T-Y*

Revenue

$

     1,125.9

$

         910.8

23.6

%

Adj. gross margin

41.0

%

43.5

%

(2.5

)%

Adj. operating expense

$

         369.5

$

         333.9

10.7

%

Adj. operating margin

8.2

%

6.8

%

1.4

%

Adj. EBITDA

$

         116.7

$

           85.8

36.0

%

* Denotes % change, or in the case of margin, absolute change

Revenue by Segment (unaudited)

Q2 FY 2025

Q2 FY 2024

Revenue

%**

Revenue

%**

Networking Platforms

Optical Networking

$

773.6

68.7

$

560.2

61.5

Routing and Switching

92.7

8.2

116.1

12.7

Total Networking Platforms

866.3

76.9

676.3

74.2

Platform Software and Services

85.4

7.5

85.4

9.4

Blue Planet Automation Software and Services

28.0

2.5

14.4

1.6

Global Services

Maintenance Support and Training

79.4

7.1

77.4

8.5

Installation and Deployment

58.2

5.2

43.8

4.8

Consulting and Network Design

8.6

0.8

13.5

1.5

Total Global Services

146.2

13.1

134.7

14.8

Total

$

1,125.9

100.0

$

910.8

100.0

** Denotes % of total revenue

Additional Performance Metrics for Fiscal Second Quarter 2025

Revenue by Geographic Region (unaudited)

Q2 FY 2025

Q2 FY 2024

Revenue

% **

Revenue

% **

Americas

$ 833.8

74.1

$ 662.9

72.8

Europe, Middle East and Africa

191.6

17.0

155.8

17.1

Asia Pacific

100.5

8.9

92.1

10.1

Total

$ 1,125.9

100.0

$ 910.8

100.0

** Denotes % of total revenue

  • Two customer represented 10%-plus of revenue combining for a total of 23.9% of revenue
  • Cash and investments totaled $1.35 billion
  • Cash flow from operations totaled $156.9 million
  • Average days' sales outstanding (DSOs) were 87
  • Accounts receivable, net balance was $929.8 million
  • Unbilled contract asset, net balance was $151.8 million
  • Inventories totaled $874.3 million, including:
    • Raw materials: $647.0 million
    • Work in process: $35.3 million
    • Finished goods: $273.4 million
    • Deferred cost of sales: $36.6 million
    • Reserve for excess and obsolescence: $(118.0) million
  • Product inventory turns were 2.5
  • Headcount totaled 8,819

Supplemental Materials and Live Web Broadcast of Unaudited Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results

Today, Thursday, June 5, 2025, in conjunction with this announcement, Ciena has posted to the Quarterly Results page of the Investor Relations section of its website certain related supporting materials for its unaudited fiscal second quarter 2025 results.

Ciena's management will also host a discussion today with investors and financial analysts that will include the Company's outlook. The live audio web broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern will be accessible via www.ciena.com. An archived replay of the live broadcast will be available shortly following its conclusion on the Investor Relations page of Ciena's website.

Notes to Investors

Forward-Looking Statements.You are encouraged to review the Investors section of our website, where we routinely post press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, recent news, financial results, supplemental financial information, and other announcements. From time to time we exclusively post material information to this website along with other disclosure channels that we use. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, assumptions and other information available to the Company as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Ciena's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include: "Our strong fiscal second quarter results demonstrate our continued global leadership in high-speed connectivity with growing momentum across all of our business segments. With accelerating demand driven by cloud and AI, our performance is validating the durability of a positive network infrastructure spending environment. As a result, we have strong visibility and are very confident in both our continued growth and our ability to drive additional operating leverage over time."

Ciena's actual results, performance or events may differ materially from these forward-looking statements made or implied due to a number of risks and uncertainties relating to Ciena's business, including: the effect of broader economic and market conditions on our customers, their spending and their businesses and markets; our ability to execute our business and growth strategies; the impact of macroeconomic conditions and global supply chain constraints or disruptions including increased supply costs and lead times; the impact of the introduction of new technologies by us or our competitors; seasonality and the timing and size of customer orders, their delivery dates and our ability to recognize revenue relating to such sales; the level of competitive pressure we encounter; the product, customer and geographic mix of sales within the period; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; factors beyond our control such as natural disasters, climate change, acts of war or terrorism, geopolitical tensions or events, including but not limited to the ongoing conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, and Israel and Hamas, and public health emergencies or epidemics and pandemics; changes in tax or trade regulations, including the imposition of tariffs, duties or efforts to withdraw from or materially modify international trade agreements; cyberattacks, data breaches or other security incidents involving our enterprise network environment or our products; regulatory changes, litigation involving our intellectual property or government investigations; and the other risk factors disclosed in Ciena’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 20, 2024 and included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 to be filed with the SEC. Ciena assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information included in this press release.

Non-GAAP Presentation of Quarterly and Annual Results. This release includes non-GAAP measures of Ciena's gross profit, operating expense, income from operations, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted EBITDA, and measures of net income and net income per share. In evaluating the operating performance of Ciena's business, management excludes certain charges and credits that are required by GAAP. These items share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and Ciena does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of Ciena's control. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures below provide management and investors useful information and meaningful insight to the operating performance of the business. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to Ciena's GAAP results and these measures are not intended to be a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Ciena's non-GAAP measures and the related adjustments may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies and should only be used to evaluate Ciena's results of operations in conjunction with our corresponding GAAP results. To the extent not previously disclosed in a prior Ciena financial results press release, Appendices A and B to this press release set forth a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures contained in this release.

About Ciena. Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the most adaptive networks in the industry, enabling customers to anticipate and meet ever-increasing digital demands. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. Prioritizing collaborative relationships with our customers, partners, and communities, we create flexible, open, and sustainable networks that better serve all users—today and into the future. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn, X, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

Six Months Ended

May 3,

April 27,

May 3,

April 27,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenue:

Products

$

898,581

$

701,316

$

1,753,366

$

1,537,093

Services

227,297

209,510

444,772

411,442

Total revenue

1,125,878

910,826

2,198,138

1,948,535

Cost of goods sold:

Products

549,984

415,732

1,040,788

882,204

Services

123,056

106,433

232,691

210,708

Total cost of goods sold

673,040

522,165

1,273,479

1,092,912

Gross profit

452,838

388,661

924,659

855,623

Operating expenses:

Research and development

214,868

195,380

407,531

382,649

Selling and marketing

139,683

124,071

276,187

252,229

General and administrative

56,952

49,573

110,854

104,256

Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs

1,948

15,655

3,492

20,626

Amortization of intangible assets

6,545

7,947

13,090

15,199

Total operating expenses

419,996

392,626

811,154

774,959

Income (loss) from operations

32,842

(3,965

)

113,505

80,664

Interest and other income, net

7,871

11,797

19,449

22,447

Interest expense

(21,697

)

(23,861

)

(44,615

)

(47,637

)

Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

(729

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

19,016

(16,029

)

87,610

55,474

Provision for income taxes

10,047

820

34,069

22,776

Net income (loss)

$

8,969

$

(16,849

)

$

53,541

$

32,698

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

Basic net income (loss) per common share

$

0.06

$

(0.12

)

$

0.38

$

0.23

Diluted net income (loss) per potential common share

$

0.06

$

(0.12

)

$

0.37

$

0.22

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

142,503

144,914

142,704

145,104

Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding1

144,972

144,914

145,470

146,059

1 Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding used in calculating GAAP diluted net income (loss) per potential common share includes the following number of shares underlying certain stock option and stock unit awards: (i) 2.5 million and 2.8 million for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025, respectively; and (ii) 1.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024.

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

May 3,

November 2,

2025

2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

949,771

$

934,863

Short-term investments

304,177

316,343

Accounts receivable, net

929,799

908,597

Inventories, net

874,326

820,430

Prepaid expenses and other

506,252

564,183

Total current assets

3,564,325

3,544,416

Long-term investments

92,121

80,920

Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net

349,349

337,722

Operating lease right-of-use assets

38,655

27,417

Goodwill

444,805

444,707

Other intangible assets, net

147,459

165,020

Deferred tax asset, net

863,571

886,441

Other long-term assets

159,081

154,694

Total assets

$

5,659,366

$

5,641,337

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

419,077

$

423,401

Accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations

381,398

393,905

Deferred revenue

221,835

156,379

Operating lease liabilities

13,170

14,455

Current portion of long-term debt

11,580

11,700

Total current liabilities

1,047,060

999,840

Long-term deferred revenue

83,239

81,240

Other long-term obligations

188,809

185,938

Long-term operating lease liabilities

35,103

25,107

Long-term debt, net

1,528,776

1,533,074

Total liabilities

2,882,987

2,825,199

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock – par value $0.01; 20,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding

Common stock – par value $0.01; 290,000,000 shares authorized; 141,686,082 and 142,656,116 shares issued and outstanding

1,417

1,427

Additional paid-in capital

6,054,464

6,154,869

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(39,596

)

(46,711

)

Accumulated deficit

(3,239,906

)

(3,293,447

)

Total stockholders’ equity

2,776,379

2,816,138

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

5,659,366

$

5,641,337

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Six Months Ended

May 3,

April 27,

2025

2024

Cash flows provided by operating activities:

Net income

$

53,541

$

32,698

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Loss on extinguishment of debt

159

Depreciation of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements

49,771

46,016

Share-based compensation expense

88,767

78,075

Amortization of intangible assets

17,555

20,726

Deferred taxes

(10,470

)

(8,946

)

Provision for inventory excess and obsolescence

23,431

23,152

Provision for warranty

10,714

8,629

Other

(6,514

)

11,509

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(20,857

)

155,107

Inventories

(76,904

)

5,346

Prepaid expenses and other

84,144

(37,441

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

5,580

6,111

Accounts payable, accruals and other obligations

(16,755

)

(56,064

)

Deferred revenue

66,493

48,641

Short and long-term operating lease liabilities

(7,986

)

(9,010

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

260,669

324,549

Cash flows used in investing activities:

Payments for equipment, furniture, fixtures and intellectual property

(55,622

)

(33,500

)

Purchases of investments

(159,102

)

(171,131

)

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

164,837

83,013

Settlement of foreign currency forward contracts, net

2,441

(828

)

Purchase of equity investments

(16,256

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(47,446

)

(138,702

)

Cash flows used in financing activities:

Proceeds for modification of debt, net

19,175

Cash paid for extinguishment of debt

(19,175

)

Payment of long term debt

(5,790

)

(2,925

)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(12

)

(2,554

)

Payment of finance lease obligations

(2,110

)

(1,989

)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of stock unit awards

(42,266

)

(22,428

)

Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program, net

(168,197

)

(94,817

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

17,132

16,876

Net cash used in financing activities

(201,243

)

(107,837

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

2,937

2,659

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

14,917

80,669

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

935,026

1,010,786

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

949,943

$

1,091,455

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Cash paid during the period for interest, net

$

43,200

$

45,782

Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net

$

55,466

$

29,193

Operating lease payments

$

8,812

$

9,964

Non-cash investing and financing activities

Purchase of equipment in accounts payable

$

12,545

$

6,365

Repurchase of common stock in accrued liabilities from repurchase program, net

$

2,023

$

3,859

Operating right-of-use assets subject to lease liability

$

16,351

$

3,639

APPENDIX A - Reconciliation of Adjusted (Non- GAAP) Measurements

(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

Quarter Ended

May 3,

April 27,

2025

2024

Gross Profit Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

GAAP gross profit

$

452,838

$

388,661

Share-based compensation-products

2,033

1,760

Share-based compensation-services

3,980

3,344

Amortization of intangible assets

2,232

2,763

Total adjustments related to gross profit

8,245

7,867

Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross profit

$

461,083

$

396,528

Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross profit percentage

41.0

%

43.5

%

Operating Expense Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

GAAP operating expense

$

419,996

$

392,626

Share-based compensation-research and development

17,021

14,066

Share-based compensation-sales and marketing

13,649

11,166

Share-based compensation-general and administrative

11,341

9,875

Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs

1,948

15,655

Amortization of intangible assets

6,545

7,947

Total adjustments related to operating expense

50,504

58,709

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating expense

$

369,492

$

333,917

Income (Loss) from Operations Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

GAAP income (loss) from operations

$

32,842

$

(3,965

)

Total adjustments related to gross profit

8,245

7,867

Total adjustments related to operating expense

50,504

58,709

Total adjustments related to income (loss) from operations

58,749

66,576

Adjusted (non-GAAP) income from operations

$

91,591

$

62,611

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating margin percentage

8.2

%

6.8

%

Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

GAAP net income (loss)

$

8,969

$

(16,849

)

Exclude GAAP provision for income taxes

10,047

820

Income (loss) before income taxes

19,016

(16,029

)

Total adjustments related to income (loss) from operations

58,749

66,576

Adjusted income before income taxes

77,765

50,547

Non-GAAP tax provision on adjusted income before income taxes

17,108

11,120

Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income

$

60,657

$

39,427

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

142,503

144,914

Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding 1

144,972

146,268

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

GAAP diluted net income (loss) per potential common share

$

0.06

$

(0.12

)

Adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted net income per potential common share

$

0.42

$

0.27

1 Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding used in calculating Adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted net income per potential common share includes the following number of shares underlying certain stock option and stock unit awards: (i) 2.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025; and (ii) 1.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

APPENDIX B - Calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(in thousands) (unaudited)

Quarter Ended

May 3,

April 27,

2025

2024

Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)

Net income (loss) (GAAP)

$

8,969

$

(16,849

)

Add: Interest expense

21,697

23,861

Less: Interest and other income, net

7,871

11,797

Add: Provision for income taxes

10,047

820

Add: Depreciation of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements

25,092

23,208

Add: Amortization of intangible assets

8,777

10,710

EBITDA

$

66,711

$

29,953

Add: Share-based compensation expense

48,024

40,211

Add: Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs

1,948

15,655

Adjusted EBITDA

$

116,683

$

85,819

* * *

The adjusted (non-GAAP) measures above and their reconciliation to Ciena's GAAP results for the periods presented reflect adjustments relating to the following items:

  • Share-based compensation - a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting guidance.

  • Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs - costs incurred as a result of restructuring activities taken to align resources with perceived market opportunities, the redesign of business processes and restructuring certain real estate facilities.

  • Amortization of intangible assets - a non-cash expense arising from the acquisition of intangible assets, principally developed technologies and customer-related intangibles, that Ciena is required to amortize over an expected useful life.

  • Non-GAAP tax provision - consists of current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the level of adjusted income before income taxes and utilizes a current, blended U.S. and foreign statutory annual tax rate of 22.0% for both the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024. This rate may be subject to change in the future, including as a result of changes in tax policy or tax strategy.

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