Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN ) , is a Maryland-based company founded in 1992 that helps power the backbone of the internet and modern communication networks by specializing in creating advanced equipment and software for fiber-optic systems, which are the networksThe mission of Grassroots Trading rests on the following principles: providing objective, unbiased, and balanced research, backed by solid data and completely void of emotional influences or preference for companies; focusing on small- to mid-cap ...

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Nov. 2) results, wherein adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 54 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 66 cents. Also, the bottom line declined 28% year over year.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Quarterly total revenues dipped 0.5% year over year to $1,124.1 million. The top line, however, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,105 million, driven by robust demand for its solutions in cl ...

The optical networking expert didn't hit fourth-quarter results out of the ballpark, but it did set up ambitious goals for the years ahead.Shares of network equipment maker Ciena (CIEN 16.08%) soared on Thursday morning, following the release of a mixed earnings report paired with bullish guidance targets. The price jump peaked at 21.9% near 10 a.m. ET, cooling down to a 15% gain three hours later.Mixed results and bullish guidanceWall Street's consensus estimates for Ciena's fourth-quarter report pointed t ...

Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call December 12, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Gregg Lampf - Vice President of Investor Relations Gary Smith - President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Moylan - Chief Financial Officer Scott McFeely - Executive Advisor Conference Call Participants Amit Daryanani - Evercore Simon Leopold - Raymond James George Notter - Jefferies Meta Marshall - Morgan Stanley David Vogt - UBS Adrienne Colby - Citi Ruben Roy - Stifel Samik Chatterjee - JPMorgan ...

For the quarter ended October 2024, Ciena (CIEN) reported revenue of $1.12 billion, down 0.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.54, compared to $0.75 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.77% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.1 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.66, the EPS surprise was -18.18%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectat ...

Ciena (CIEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -18.18%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this developer of high-speed networking technology would post earnings of $0.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.35, delivering a surprise of 34.62%.Over the las ...

Revenue and Financial Performance - Q4 Revenue: $1.12 billion, a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to $1.13 billion in Q4 2023[2][6] - Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue: $4.01 billion, down 8.5% from $4.39 billion in fiscal year 2023[2][6] - Q4 revenue reached $1,124.1 million, a slight decrease from $1,129.5 million in the previous year[20] - Total revenue for the twelve months ended October 28, 2023, was $4,386.5 million, compared to $4,014.9 million in the same period of 2024[20] - The company anticipates accelerated revenue growth and market share expansion driven by Cloud and AI demand[14] Net Income and Earnings - Q4 GAAP Net Income: $37.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, down from $91.2 million, or $0.62 per share, in Q4 2023[3] - Q4 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Net Income: $79.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $111.2 million, or $0.75 per share, in Q4 2023[2] - Fiscal Year 2024 GAAP Net Income: $84.0 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared to $254.8 million, or $1.71 per share, in fiscal year 2023[3] - Fiscal Year 2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) Net Income: $266.3 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, compared to $406.3 million, or $2.72 per share, in fiscal year 2023[2] - Net income for Q4 was $37.0 million, down from $91.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year[20] - Net income for the year ended November 2, 2024, was $83.96 million, a significant decrease from $254.83 million in the previous year[25] - Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income for the year ended November 2, 2024, was $266.31 million, down from $406.28 million in the previous year[28] - GAAP diluted net income per potential common share for Q4 2024 was $0.25, compared to $0.62 in Q4 2023[32] - Adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted net income per potential common share for Q4 2024 was $0.54, compared to $0.75 in Q4 2023[32] - Net income (GAAP) for Q4 2024 was $37.0 million, compared to $91.2 million in Q4 2023[36] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and Investments: $1.33 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024[11] - Cash Flow from Operations: $349.3 million for Q4 2024 and $514.5 million for fiscal year 2024[11] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $514.53 million from $168.33 million year-over-year[25] - Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $306.48 million from $383.45 million year-over-year[25] - Repurchases of common stock under the repurchase program totaled $254.50 million, up from $242.20 million in the previous year[25] Operating Expenses and Margins - Gross profit for Q4 was $460.0 million, compared to $486.3 million in the prior year[20] - Operating expenses for Q4 increased to $400.8 million from $395.0 million in the previous year[20] - Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross profit for the year ended November 2, 2024, was $1.75 billion, with a gross profit percentage of 43.6%[29] - Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating margin percentage for the year ended November 2, 2024, was 9.7%, compared to 13.1% in the previous year[28] - Share-based compensation expense increased to $156.40 million from $130.46 million year-over-year[25] - Depreciation and amortization expenses totaled $92.85 million, slightly up from $92.56 million in the previous year[25] - Provision for inventory excess and obsolescence increased significantly to $77.34 million from $29.46 million year-over-year[25] - Share-based compensation expense for Q4 2024 was $41.1 million, compared to $34.9 million in Q4 2023[36] - Depreciation and amortization expenses for Q4 2024 totaled $33.8 million, compared to $36.7 million in Q4 2023[36] - Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs for Q4 2024 were $2.6 million, compared to $7.2 million in Q4 2023[36] Balance Sheet and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $934.9 million as of November 2, 2024, down from $1,010.6 million in the previous year[23] - Accounts receivable decreased to $908.6 million from $1,003.9 million in the previous year[23] - Total assets increased slightly to $5,641.3 million from $5,601.5 million in the previous year[23] - Long-term debt remained stable at $1,533.1 million as of November 2, 2024[23] EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA - EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $93.0 million, compared to $128.0 million in Q4 2023[36] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $136.7 million, compared to $178.8 million in Q4 2023[36] Shareholder Metrics - Weighted average basic common shares outstanding for Q4 2024 were 144.2 million, compared to 147.4 million in Q4 2023[32] - Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding for Q4 2024 were 146.5 million, compared to 147.9 million in Q4 2023[32] Customer Concentration - Two customers represented 31.2% of Q4 2024 revenue and 25.1% of fiscal year 2024 revenue[11] Headcount - Headcount: 8,657 at the end of fiscal year 2024[11]

Ciena Corporation CIEN will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on Thursday, Dec. 12.Analysts expect the Hanover, Maryland-based retailer to report quarterly earnings at 65 cents per share, down from 75 cents per share in the year-ago period. Ciena projects quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion, compared to $1.13 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On Tuesday, Stifel analyst Ruben Roy reiterated Ciena with a Buy and raised the price target from $75 to $ ...

Ciena Corporation’s (CIEN) WaveLogic 6 technology is adopted by Boldyn Networks to enhance its fiber network in New York and New Jersey through a scalable wavelength service that delivers up to 1.6Tb/s per channel. Boldyn Networks is a prominent neutral host provider delivering advanced shared network infrastructure , with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.Being among the first to implement this technology, Boldyn Networks significantly boosts its network capacity and efficiency to meet the risin ...

Advanced network enhancements powered by Ciena's WaveLogic 6 coherent optical technology benefits carriers, enterprises and hyperscalers with reliable, high-speed connections between data centersNEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), one of the world's largest shared network infrastructure providers, today announced the deployment of scalable wavelength service up to 1.6Tb/s per channel across its fiber network in New York and New Jersey. Boldyn is one of the first in the world to ...