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Ciena Reports Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) | December 11, 2025

By Yara Phillips

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Ciena reported a revenue of $1.35 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 20% increase year-over-year.

The fiscal year 2025 revenue reached $4.77 billion, showing a 19% growth compared to the previous year.

The company provided guidance for revenue in the range of $1.35 billion to $1.43 billion for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 and $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion for fiscal year 2026.

Revenue Growth

Revenue increased significantly in both the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year 2025 compared to the previous periods.

Earnings Performance

Net income per diluted share showed variations between GAAP and adjusted results for both quarters and the fiscal year.

Business Outlook

Ciena expects strong revenue performance and operational margins for fiscal year 2026 based on market momentum and financial discipline.

  • Ciena's record performance in the fiscal fourth quarter and full year reinforces its leading position in high-speed connectivity and the AI ecosystem.
  • The company's growth trajectory is supported by durable demand from cloud and service provider customers as well as evolving data center opportunities.

With strong financial results and positive business outlook, Ciena positions itself for continued growth in the high-speed connectivity market.