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Apr 30, 2022

Ciena Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Ciena reported strong execution in the fiscal second quarter, delivering 14% year-over-year revenue growth despite a challenging supply environment.

Key Takeaways

Ciena's Q2 2022 financial results showed a revenue of $949.2 million, a GAAP net income per share of $0.25, and an adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per share of $0.50. The company experienced 14% year-over-year revenue growth despite supply chain challenges and saw continued strength in order flow and backlog growth.

Q2 revenue reached $949.2 million.

GAAP net income per share was $0.25.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per share was $0.50.

Approximately 1.5 million shares of common stock were repurchased for $87.0 million.

Total Revenue
$949M
Previous year: $834M
+13.8%
EPS
$0.5
Previous year: $0.62
-19.4%
Gross Profit
$402M
Previous year: $412M
-2.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.02B
Previous year: $1.2B
-15.2%
Free Cash Flow
$87.1M
Previous year: $194M
-55.1%
Total Assets
$4.96B
Previous year: $4.39B
+13.1%

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Forward Guidance

Ciena's near-term financial performance is heavily dependent on component availability due to industry-wide supply chain constraints, creating uncertainty despite strong underlying demand.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong execution in the fiscal second quarter enabled 14% year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Continued strength in order flow.
  • Backlog growth reflecting the durability of longer-term secular demand drivers.
  • The company is managing supply chain constraints effectively.
  • Strong underlying demand in the business.

Challenges Ahead

  • Increasingly challenging supply environment.
  • Industry-wide supply chain constraints are resulting in increased uncertainty.
  • Wider range of potential outcomes in the coming quarters.
  • Near-term financial performance is entirely a function of component availability.
  • Potential impact of broader economic and market conditions on customers.

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