Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Ciena Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$5.65
FY2025
5-year range
-$1.08 / $5.65
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+59.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#85 of 287
Information Technology
What the data says
At $5.65, Ciena's operating cash flow per share ranks #85 of 287 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Cash Flow per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $-1.08 in FY2022 to $5.65 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.65 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.1%.
Improved from $1.13 to $5.65 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Ciena's operating cash flow per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 59.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #85 out of 287 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share in the period was in FY2022.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.65 | +59.1% |
| FY2024 | $3.55 | +213.2% |
| FY2023 | $1.13 | +204.7% |
| FY2022 | -$1.08 | -130.9% |
| FY2021 | $3.50 | +9.6% |
| FY2020 | $3.20 | +19.4% |
| FY2019 | $2.68 | +67.0% |
| FY2018 | $1.60 | -4.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.68 | -21.3% |
| FY2016 | $2.13 | -12.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026