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Jan 31, 2020

Ciena Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Ciena's Q1 2020 financial results were reported, showing revenue growth and robust operating results.

Key Takeaways

Ciena reported a strong start to fiscal year 2020 with a 7% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $832.9 million. The company's GAAP net income was $62.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share, while adjusted (non-GAAP) net income was $81.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share.

Revenue increased by 7.0% year-over-year, reaching $832.9 million.

GAAP net income per share was $0.40, compared to $0.21 in the previous year.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per share was $0.52, compared to $0.33 in the previous year.

Approximately 1.3 million shares of common stock were repurchased for $50.7 million during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$833M
Previous year: $779M
+7.0%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.33
+57.6%
Days Sales Outstanding
80
Product Inventory Turns
4.5
Cash Flow from Operations
$39.8M
Gross Profit
$371M
Previous year: $323M
+14.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$837M
Previous year: $669M
+25.2%
Free Cash Flow
$12.9M
Previous year: -$29.5M
-144.0%
Total Assets
$3.83B
Previous year: $3.62B
+5.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. The report focused on the results of the fiscal first quarter of 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

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