Company / Operating Cash Flow
Ciena Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$806.1M
FY2025
5-year range
-$167.8M / $806.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+56.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#80 of 292
Information Technology
What the data says
At $806M, Ciena's operating cash flow ranks #80 of 292 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -$168M in FY2022 to $806M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$806M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.3%.
Improved from $168M to $806M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#80 of 292 in Information TechnologyTop 27% of 292This company $806.1M Sector average $2.0B
▼
-59.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Ciena's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +10.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 56.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #80 out of 292 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.10 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $806.1M | +56.7% |
| FY2024 | $514.5M | +205.7% |
| FY2023 | $168.3M | +200.3% |
| FY2022 | -$167.8M | -131.0% |
| FY2021 | $541.6M | +9.7% |
| FY2020 | $493.7M | +19.5% |
| FY2019 | $413.1M | +80.2% |
| FY2018 | $229.3M | -2.4% |
| FY2017 | $234.9M | -18.9% |
| FY2016 | $289.5M | +10.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026