Buyback Spend for Ciena (CIEN)
Buyback Spend for Ciena (CIEN): headline value $308.36M · YoY +11.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$308.36M
YoY change
+11.1%
5Y CAGR
+25.6%
Peak year (2022)
$549.25M
Latest annual
$334.51M
Buyback Spend history chart for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334.51M | +11.1% | ||
| 2024 | $301.07M | +7.3% | ||
| 2023 | $280.71M | -48.9% | ||
| 2022 | $549.25M | +305.8% | ||
| 2021 | $135.36M | +26.5% | ||
| 2020 | $107.01M | -40.3% | ||
| 2019 | $179.13M | +54.8% | ||
| 2018 | $115.74M | — | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2007 | $42.50M | +49.3% | ||
| 2006 | $28.46M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Ciena's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Ciena (CIEN) buyback spend totalled $334.51M – grew 11.1% year-over-year.
Ciena buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +25.6%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Ciena buyback spend peaked at $549.25M in 2022; the latest annual figure is $334.51M in 2025 (39.1% below peak).
2022 marks the peak buyback spend at $549.25M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1997.
Among 8 Technology peers, Ciena (CIEN) ranks 7th; the peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
Ciena Buyback Spend by Year
Ciena Buyback Spend 2025: $334.51M
Ciena buyback spend in 2025 was $334.51M, grew 11.1% from 2024.
Ciena Buyback Spend 2024: $301.07M
Ciena buyback spend in 2024 was $301.07M, grew 7.3% from 2023.
Ciena Buyback Spend 2023: $280.71M
Ciena buyback spend in 2023 was $280.71M, plunged 48.9% below 2022.
Ciena Buyback Spend 2022: $549.25M
Ciena buyback spend in 2022 was $549.25M, surged 305.8% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ciena Buyback Spend 2021: $135.36M
Ciena buyback spend in 2021 was $135.36M.
See more financial history for Ciena (CIEN).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Ciena, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ciena's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Ciena (CIEN) is $308.36M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ciena buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Ciena (CIEN) buyback spend changed +11.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ciena buyback spend?
Ciena (CIEN) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +25.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ciena buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Ciena buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $549.25M in 2022.
What was Ciena buyback spend in 2024?
Ciena (CIEN) buyback spend in 2024 was $301.07M.
What was Ciena buyback spend in 2025?
Ciena (CIEN) buyback spend in 2025 was $334.51M.
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