Every material Form 8-K Ciena has filed with the SEC since April 23, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Ciena reported fiscal third quarter 2026 revenue of $1.67 billion, up 37% from a year earlier, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.83 versus $0.35 and adjusted EPS of $2.11 versus $0.67. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $6.42 billion plus or minus $50 million, which points to continued sales growth for shareholders.
Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue was $1.67 billion, compared with $1.22 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.83 and adjusted EPS was $2.11, compared with $0.35 and $0.67 a year earlier
Fiscal Q4 2026 revenue guidance is $1.75 billion plus or minus $50 million
Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance was raised to $6.42 billion plus or minus $50 million, a 35% increase at the midpoint
Ciena Corporation closed on June 11, 2026 a private offering of $2.875 billion of 0.00% convertible senior notes due September 15, 2031, including $375.0 million issued under the initial purchasers' option. The company used about $1.14 billion of the net proceeds to repay its existing senior secured term loan and about $140.0 million to repurchase roughly 0.3 million shares of its common stock, with the remainder for general corporate purposes including supply chain capacity. The notes carry an initial conversion price of about $746.66 per share, and related hedge and warrant transactions could affect the number of shares and the dilution shareholders face.
Gross proceeds of $2.875 billion and net proceeds of approximately $2.72 billion before offering expenses
Notes mature September 15, 2031, carry no regular interest, and have an initial conversion price of about $746.66 per share
About $1.14 billion of net proceeds used to repay the existing term loan; about $140.0 million used to repurchase about 0.3 million shares at $466.67 per share
Company may not redeem the notes before September 20, 2029, except in a cleanup redemption
Ciena reported fiscal second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.57 billion, up 39.5% from a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.64 versus $0.42. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $6.3 billion plus or minus $100 million and forecast fiscal third quarter revenue of $1.625 billion plus or minus $50 million, so the results and outlook both point higher for shareholders.
Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue was $1.57 billion, compared with $1.13 billion in Q2 fiscal 2025.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.49 versus $0.06 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.64 versus $0.42.
Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance raised to $6.3 billion plus or minus $100 million; fiscal Q3 revenue guidance is $1.625 billion plus or minus $50 million.
Ciena repurchased about 0.2 million shares for $83.1 million under its $1 billion repurchase program during the quarter.
Ciena reported fiscal first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.43 billion, up 33.1% from a year earlier, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.03 versus $0.31 and adjusted EPS of $1.35 versus $0.64. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $5.9 billion to $6.3 billion and expects fiscal second quarter revenue of $1.5 billion plus or minus $50 million, which signals higher expected sales for shareholders.
Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue was $1.43 billion, up 33.1% from $1.07 billion in Q1 fiscal 2025
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.03 and adjusted EPS was $1.35, compared with $0.31 and $0.64 a year earlier
Fiscal 2026 revenue outlook raised to $5.9 billion to $6.3 billion; Q2 revenue expected at $1.5 billion plus or minus $50 million
Repurchased about 0.4 million shares for $80.5 million under the $1 billion share repurchase program
Ciena reported fiscal fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $1.35 billion, up 20% from a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.91 versus $0.54. GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.13 from $0.25, reflecting $106.9 million in significant asset impairments and restructuring costs in the quarter. The company guided fiscal 2026 revenue to $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion, and fiscal first quarter 2026 revenue to $1.35 billion to $1.43 billion.
Q4 fiscal 2025 revenue was $1.35 billion, compared with $1.12 billion a year earlier.
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.13 versus $0.25; adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted EPS was $0.91 versus $0.54.
Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs were $106.9 million in the quarter, versus $2.6 million a year earlier.
Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance is $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion; fiscal Q1 2026 revenue guidance is $1.35 billion to $1.43 billion.
Ciena renewed change in control severance agreements with its executive officers effective November 30, 2025, as part of a routine three-year review after the prior agreements expired that day. The company says the severance benefits are unchanged, with the main revisions being clarifications on clawback rights and equity treatment under Section 409A.
New agreements run through November 30, 2028, unless terminated earlier
Severance benefits are unchanged; CEO Gary B. Smith's protection period is 18 months after a change in control, versus 12 months for other officers
Changes include clarifying that the agreements do not limit the Executive Compensation Clawback Policy and language on Section 409A equity treatment
Ciena reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, with revenue up 29.4% from a year earlier and GAAP net income more than tripling to $50.3 million. The company also gave fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 revenue and adjusted expense ranges, and repurchased about 1.0 million shares for $81.8 million during the quarter.
Q3 revenue of $1.22 billion vs. $942.3 million in Q3 fiscal 2024; GAAP gross margin 41.3% vs. 42.9%
GAAP diluted EPS $0.35 vs. $0.10; adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted EPS $0.67 vs. $0.35
Q4 fiscal 2025 outlook: revenue $1.24 billion to $1.32 billion; adjusted gross margin 42% to 43%; adjusted operating expense $390 million to $400 million
Share repurchases of about 1.0 million shares for $81.8 million in the quarter
Ciena Corporation appointed Marc D. Graff as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2025, and designated him principal financial and principal accounting officer. He succeeds James E. Moylan, Jr., who previously announced his retirement effective August 28, 2025, and will assist with the transition until then.
Graff's offer letter, dated June 13, 2025, sets a base salary of $650,000 and a target annual cash bonus of 100% of base salary.
Graff receives a one-time cash sign-on bonus of $1,950,000, subject to repayment if he resigns or is terminated for cause before the first anniversary of his start date.
A one-time replacement RSU grant has a target delivered value of $10,486,000, with one-quarter vesting on the first anniversary of the Effective Date.
Graff's prior role was Senior Vice President and CFO at Altera Corporation, which he held from January 2024; he previously served at Intel Corporation.
Ciena reported unaudited results for its fiscal second quarter ended May 3, 2025, with revenue of $1.13 billion, up from $910.8 million a year earlier. GAAP net income was $9.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $16.8 million, or $0.12 per share, in the prior-year quarter. The company also repurchased about 1.2 million shares for $84.3 million during the quarter.
Revenue of $1.13 billion, up 23.6% from $910.8 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2024
GAAP net income of $9.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share; adjusted (non-GAAP) EPS of $0.42 vs. $0.27 a year earlier
GAAP gross margin fell to 40.2% from 42.7%; GAAP operating margin improved to 2.9% from (0.4)%
Share repurchases of about 1.2 million shares for $84.3 million during the quarter
Ciena reported fiscal first quarter 2025 revenue of $1.07 billion, up from $1.04 billion a year earlier, but GAAP net income fell to $44.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, from $49.5 million, or $0.34. Adjusted (non-GAAP) earnings were $0.64 per share versus $0.66, and the company repurchased about 1.0 million shares for $79.2 million during the quarter. The filing does not include new guidance; management said it is very confident in its ability to deliver in fiscal year 2025 and beyond.
Revenue of $1.07 billion, up 3.3% from $1.04 billion in the prior-year quarter
GAAP diluted EPS of $0.31 vs. $0.34; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.64 vs. $0.66
Adjusted operating margin of 12.3% vs. 13.2%; operating cash flow of $103.7 million
Repurchased about 1.0 million shares for $79.2 million during the quarter
Ciena replaced its existing $1.16 billion senior secured term loan with a new $1.16 billion term loan dated January 17, 2025, using the proceeds and cash on hand to repay the old loan in full. The new loan matures October 24, 2030, and carries a SOFR-based interest rate with a 1.75% margin, so the principal amount is unchanged while the repayment schedule and pricing terms are reset.
New single tranche senior secured term loan of approximately $1.16 billion, dated January 17, 2025
Matures October 24, 2030; amortizes about 0.25% of principal per quarter with the balance due at maturity
Interest at SOFR (0.00% floor) plus 1.75%, or base rate (1.00% floor) plus 0.75%
Prepayment premium of 1% applies to repayments funded by certain debt prior to July 17, 2025
Ciena reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $1.12 billion, down from $1.13 billion a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings of $0.25 per share, down from $0.62. Dr. Patrick Nettles stepped down as Executive Chair and will leave the Board after the 2025 Annual Meeting, with Lawton W. Fitt named independent Chair, which changes board leadership for shareholders.
Q4 revenue was $1.12 billion versus $1.13 billion in the prior-year quarter; full-year revenue was $4.01 billion versus $4.39 billion.
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.25 versus $0.62; adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted EPS was $0.54 versus $0.75.
Dr. Patrick H. Nettles stepped down as Executive Chair effective December 11, 2024, and will not stand for re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Lawton W. Fitt was appointed independent Chair; the Board will shrink from ten to nine directors after Nettles leaves.
Ciena reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue of $942.3 million, down 11.8% from $1.07 billion a year earlier, with GAAP net income of $14.2 million ($0.10 per diluted share) versus $29.7 million ($0.20) in the prior-year quarter. The company also said Chief Financial Officer James E. Moylan, Jr. will retire effective August 28, 2025, and that a search for his successor has begun.
Q3 revenue $942.3 million vs. $1.07 billion in Q3 2023; Optical Networking revenue was $606.8 million vs. $719.0 million
GAAP diluted EPS $0.10 vs. $0.20 a year earlier; adjusted (non-GAAP) EPS $0.35 vs. $0.59
CFO James E. Moylan, Jr. (age 73) to retire effective August 28, 2025, after more than 16 years in the role; he will stay until a successor is in place
Company repurchased about 0.6 million shares for $29.0 million in the quarter
Ciena reported fiscal second quarter 2024 revenue of $910.8 million, down 19.6% from $1.13 billion a year earlier. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $16.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $57.7 million, or $0.38 per share, a year earlier. Both revenue and profit declined sharply, which weighs on shareholders.
Q2 revenue $910.8 million versus $1.13 billion in Q2 2023, down 19.6%
GAAP net loss of $16.8 million ($0.12 per diluted share) versus GAAP net income of $57.7 million ($0.38) a year earlier
Adjusted (non-GAAP) EPS of $0.27 versus $0.74; adjusted EBITDA of $85.8 million versus $180.6 million
Repurchased about 1.1 million shares for $57.0 million during the quarter
Ciena said its Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, Andrew C. Petrik, will retire effective April 25, 2025, about twelve months after notifying the company on April 22, 2024. He will remain in his role until then and help transition his duties to a successor.
Andrew C. Petrik, age 60, is Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller.
Retirement effective April 25, 2025; he notified the company on April 22, 2024.
He will continue in his role through the effective date and assist in transitioning responsibilities to a successor.
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