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Aug 01, 2020

Ciena Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Ciena delivered outstanding financial results, demonstrating continued innovation and market leadership amidst an uncertain macro environment.

Key Takeaways

Ciena reported revenue of $976.7 million for the fiscal third quarter 2020, a 1.7% increase year over year. GAAP net income was $142.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted common share, compared to $86.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted common share, for the fiscal third quarter 2019. Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income was $166.4 million, or $1.06 per diluted common share, compared to $112.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the fiscal third quarter 2019.

Revenue increased by 1.7% year-over-year to $976.7 million.

GAAP net income per share increased to $0.91 from $0.55 in the prior year.

Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per share increased to $1.06 from $0.71 in the prior year.

COVID-related market dynamics have resulted in an orders slowdown and are likely to adversely impact revenue for a few quarters.

Total Revenue
$977M
Previous year: $961M
+1.7%
EPS
$1.06
Previous year: $0.71
+49.3%
Gross Profit
$465M
Previous year: $424M
+9.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.09B
Previous year: $723M
+51.2%
Free Cash Flow
$160M
Previous year: $69.3M
+130.1%
Total Assets
$4.06B
Previous year: $3.78B
+7.4%

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Ciena Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Although COVID-related market dynamics have resulted in an orders slowdown and are likely to adversely impact our revenue for a few quarters, we are confident in our ability to continue executing on our strategy and expanding our market leadership.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income