EBITDA for Ciena (CIEN)
According to Ciena's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $496.11M USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CIEN
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$496.11M
YoY change
+10.6%
5Y CAGR
-9.0%
Peak year (2021)
$625.85M
Cumulative EBITDA
$3.08B
EBITDA history chart for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387.49M | +10.6% | ||
| 2024 | $350.35M | -36.7% | ||
| 2023 | $553.86M | +49.8% | ||
| 2022 | $369.76M | -40.9% | ||
| 2021 | $625.85M | +1.0% | ||
| 2020 | $619.81M | +30.9% | ||
| 2019 | $473.35M | +50.7% | ||
| 2018 | $314.05M | -6.2% | ||
| 2017 | $334.88M | +17.5% | ||
| 2016 | $285.07M | +35.3% | ||
| 2015 | $210.71M | +58.2% | ||
| 2014 | $133.21M | +46.6% | ||
| 2013 | $90.86M | +135.7% | ||
| 2012 | $38.55M | +525.9% | ||
| 2011 | $6.16M | -104.3% | ||
| 2010 | -$143.15M | -72.6% | ||
| 2009 | -$521.71M | -569.9% | ||
| 2008 | $111.02M | -28.3% | ||
| 2007 | $154.78M | +116.2% | ||
| 2006 | $71.59M | -121.7% | ||
| 2005 | -$329.94M | -49.6% | ||
| 2004 | -$654.61M | +199.4% | ||
| 2003 | -$218.63M | -80.6% | ||
| 2002 | -$1.13B | -403.1% | ||
| 2001 | $371.24M | +126.4% | ||
| 2000 | $163.98M | +262.0% | ||
| 1999 | $45.30M | -71.3% | ||
| 1998 | $157.70M | -20.9% | ||
| 1997 | $199.30M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Ciena's reported income 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) EBITDA totalled $387.49M – grew 10.6% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Ciena EBITDA compounded at -9.0% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Ciena EBITDA peaked at $625.85M in 2021; the latest annual figure is $387.49M in 2025 (38.1% below peak).
Across the available history, EBITDA reached its high of $625.85M in 2021 and its low of -$1.13B in 2002.
Within Technology, Ciena (CIEN) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $89.57B.
Ciena EBITDA by Year
Ciena EBITDA 2025: $387.49M
Ciena EBITDA in 2025 was $387.49M, grew 10.6% from 2024.
Ciena EBITDA 2024: $350.35M
Ciena EBITDA in 2024 was $350.35M, plunged 36.7% below 2023.
Ciena EBITDA 2023: $553.86M
Ciena EBITDA in 2023 was $553.86M, surged 49.8% from 2022.
Ciena EBITDA 2022: $369.76M
Ciena EBITDA in 2022 was $369.76M, plunged 40.9% below 2021.
Ciena EBITDA 2021: $625.85M
Ciena EBITDA in 2021 was $625.85M.
See more financial history for Ciena (CIEN).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Ciena, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.75T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $160.16B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $144.55B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $144.43B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $34.71B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $18.49B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $12.55B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $7.28B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ciena's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Ciena (CIEN) is $496.11M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ciena EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Ciena (CIEN) EBITDA changed +10.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ciena EBITDA?
- Ciena (CIEN) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -9.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ciena EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Ciena EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $625.85M in 2021.
What was Ciena EBITDA in 2024?
- Ciena (CIEN) EBITDA in 2024 was $350.35M.
What was Ciena EBITDA in 2025?
- Ciena (CIEN) EBITDA in 2025 was $387.49M.
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