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Feb 01

Ciena Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Ciena reported revenue growth and strong customer demand in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Ciena delivered a solid fiscal Q1 2025 performance, reporting revenue of $1.07 billion, a 3.3% year-over-year increase. GAAP net income was $44.6 million, with adjusted net income at $94.0 million. The company highlighted continued momentum in high-speed connectivity and cloud investment, positioning itself well for future growth.

Revenue grew 3.3% year-over-year to $1.07 billion.

GAAP EPS was $0.31, while non-GAAP EPS was $0.64.

Operating margin declined to 7.5% from 8.2% in Q1 2024.

Cash flow from operations totaled $103.7 million.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.04B
+3.3%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.66
-3.0%
Days Sales Outstanding
90
Product Inventory Turns
2.3
Cash Flow from Operations
$104M
Gross Profit
$472M
Previous year: $437M
+8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$875M
Previous year: $1.26B
-30.8%
Free Cash Flow
$104M
Previous year: $249M
-58.4%
Total Assets
$5.57B
Previous year: $5.59B
-0.4%

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Ciena Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Ciena remains confident in its growth outlook for FY 2025, citing strong network investment demand.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand for high-speed connectivity and cloud-related investments.
  • Continued leadership in the networking space.
  • Momentum in the Blue Planet Automation segment with strong growth.
  • Increasing adoption of AI-driven networking solutions.
  • Consistent share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower operating margin due to increased operating expenses.
  • Decline in routing and switching revenue year-over-year.
  • EMEA revenue saw a sharp decline from last year.
  • Macroeconomic headwinds may impact future customer spending.
  • Ongoing global supply chain constraints remain a risk factor.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income