Operating Income for Ciena (CIEN)
According to Ciena's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $419.80M USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$419.80M
YoY change
+62.5%
5Y CAGR
-9.6%
Peak year (2021)
$527.49M
Cumulative operating income
-$799.80M
Operating Income history chart for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310.79M | +62.5% | ||
| 2024 | $191.21M | -50.3% | ||
| 2023 | $384.85M | +49.6% | ||
| 2022 | $257.23M | -51.2% | ||
| 2021 | $527.49M | +2.7% | ||
| 2020 | $513.65M | +37.1% | ||
| 2019 | $374.67M | +48.0% | ||
| 2018 | $253.20M | +6.8% | ||
| 2017 | $237.07M | +43.1% | ||
| 2016 | $165.72M | +35.3% | ||
| 2015 | $122.46M | +306.1% | ||
| 2014 | $30.15M | +2063.1% | ||
| 2013 | $1.39M | -101.7% | ||
| 2012 | -$83.29M | -29.3% | ||
| 2011 | -$117.81M | -47.8% | ||
| 2010 | -$225.73M | +103.3% | ||
| 2009 | -$111.01M | -461.8% | ||
| 2008 | $30.68M | -29.7% | ||
| 2007 | $43.66M | -259.6% | ||
| 2006 | -$27.35M | -85.7% | ||
| 2005 | -$191.18M | -36.8% | ||
| 2004 | -$302.56M | -17.5% | ||
| 2003 | -$366.52M | -75.3% | ||
| 2002 | -$1.48B | -14.7% | ||
| 2001 | -$1.74B | -1851.0% | ||
| 2000 | $99.36M | -1539.9% | ||
| 1999 | -$6.90M | -105.6% | ||
| 1998 | $123.90M | -34.4% | ||
| 1997 | $189.00M | — |
Operating Income 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
Ciena (CIEN) most recent annual operating income stands at $310.79M (2025) – surged 62.5% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Ciena operating income compounded at -9.6% per year, with a net decline across the window.
Ciena operating income peaked at $527.49M in 2021; the latest annual figure is $310.79M in 2025 (41.1% below peak).
2021 marks the peak operating income at $527.49M, with the historical low of -$1.74B recorded in 2001.
Among 8 Technology peers, Ciena (CIEN) ranks 9th; the peer median for operating income is $77.01B.
Ciena Operating Income by Year
Ciena Operating Income 2025: $310.79M
Ciena operating income in 2025 was $310.79M, surged 62.5% from 2024.
Ciena Operating Income 2024: $191.21M
Ciena operating income in 2024 was $191.21M, plunged 50.3% below 2023.
Ciena Operating Income 2023: $384.85M
Ciena operating income in 2023 was $384.85M, surged 49.6% from 2022.
Ciena Operating Income 2022: $257.23M
Ciena operating income in 2022 was $257.23M, plunged 51.2% below 2021.
Ciena Operating Income 2021: $527.49M
Ciena operating income in 2021 was $527.49M.
See more financial history for Ciena (CIEN).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Ciena, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.96T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $133.05B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $130.39B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $128.53B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $25.48B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $11.30B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $9.87B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $3.69B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ciena's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Ciena (CIEN) is $419.80M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ciena operating income changed year-over-year?
- Ciena (CIEN) operating income changed +62.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ciena operating income?
- Ciena (CIEN) operating income compound annual growth rate is -9.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ciena operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Ciena operating income reached its highest annual value of $527.49M in 2021.
What was Ciena operating income in 2024?
- Ciena (CIEN) operating income in 2024 was $191.21M.
What was Ciena operating income in 2025?
- Ciena (CIEN) operating income in 2025 was $310.79M.
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