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Jul 29, 2023

Ciena Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Ciena's Q3 2023 financial results were released, showing revenue increase and strength across all regions.

Key Takeaways

Ciena reported a 23% year-over-year increase in revenue for the fiscal third quarter of 2023, with strong performance across all regions. The company's GAAP net income was $29.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share, while adjusted (non-GAAP) net income was $89.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted common share.

Q3 revenue reached $1.07 billion.

GAAP net income per share was $0.20, and adjusted (non-GAAP) net income per share was $0.59.

Approximately 1.4 million shares of common stock were repurchased for $61.2 million during the quarter.

Increased customer activity and elevated backlog are expected to drive growth and market share gains.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $868M
+23.0%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.33
+78.8%
Product Inventory Turns
1.7
Previous year: 2.1
-19.0%
Gross Profit
$449M
Previous year: $310M
+45.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.12B
Previous year: $860M
+30.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$16.7M
Previous year: -$227M
-92.6%
Total Assets
$5.72B
Previous year: $4.9B
+16.8%

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Ciena Revenue by Segment

Ciena Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Ciena expects increased customer activity, combined with their elevated backlog, market leadership and expanding addressable market, will drive growth and market share gains going forward.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income