Stock-Based Compensation for Ciena (CIEN)
Stock-Based Compensation for Ciena (CIEN): headline value $280.41M · YoY +18.0%. 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
$280.41M
YoY change
+18.0%
5Y CAGR
+22.2%
Peak year (2001)
$1.95B
Latest annual
$184.53M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Ciena (CIEN) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184.53M | +18.0% | ||
| 2024 | $156.40M | +19.9% | ||
| 2023 | $130.46M | +24.1% | ||
| 2022 | $105.13M | +24.7% | ||
| 2021 | $84.34M | +24.5% | ||
| 2020 | $67.76M | +13.4% | ||
| 2019 | $59.74M | +12.8% | ||
| 2018 | $52.97M | +9.5% | ||
| 2017 | $48.36M | -7.0% | ||
| 2016 | $51.99M | -6.0% | ||
| 2015 | $55.34M | +28.9% | ||
| 2014 | $42.93M | +13.8% | ||
| 2013 | $37.72M | +16.4% | ||
| 2012 | $32.39M | -14.6% | ||
| 2011 | $37.93M | +6.7% | ||
| 2010 | $35.56M | +3.3% | ||
| 2009 | $34.44M | +9.6% | ||
| 2008 | $31.43M | +123.8% | ||
| 2007 | $14.04M | +644.9% | ||
| 2006 | $1.89M | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2004 | $11.88M | -83.2% | ||
| 2003 | $70.55M | -88.0% | ||
| 2002 | $589.61M | -69.7% | ||
| 2001 | $1.95B | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Ciena (CIEN) came in at $184.53M – grew 18.0% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Ciena stock-based compensation compounded at +22.2% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2001 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $1.95B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1997.
Ciena (CIEN) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $184.53M
Ciena stock-based compensation in 2025 was $184.53M, grew 18.0% from 2024.
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $156.40M
Ciena stock-based compensation in 2024 was $156.40M, grew 19.9% from 2023.
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $130.46M
Ciena stock-based compensation in 2023 was $130.46M, grew 24.1% from 2022.
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $105.13M
Ciena stock-based compensation in 2022 was $105.13M, grew 24.7% from 2021.
Ciena Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $84.34M
Ciena stock-based compensation in 2021 was $84.34M.
See more financial history for Ciena (CIEN).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Ciena, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ciena's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Ciena (CIEN) is $280.41M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ciena stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Ciena (CIEN) stock-based compensation changed +18.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ciena stock-based compensation?
Ciena (CIEN) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +22.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ciena stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Ciena stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $1.95B in 2001.
What was Ciena stock-based compensation in 2024?
Ciena (CIEN) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $156.40M.
What was Ciena stock-based compensation in 2025?
Ciena (CIEN) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $184.53M.
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