Business Segments · Total segment gross profit

Networking Platforms — Total segment gross profit

Ciena Networking Platforms — Total segment gross profit increased by 46.8% to $491.68M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 46.8%, from $334.98M to $491.68M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGross Profit

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved manufacturing efficiency or higher-margin product sales, while a decrease suggests rising input costs or pricing competition.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the networking platforms segment after accounting for the direct costs of manu...

Peer comparison

Comparable to gross margin on product sales for peer networking and infrastructure companies.

Metric ID: cien_segment_networking_platforms_total_segment_gross_profit

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$355.49M$355.49M$355.49M$355.49M$299.99M$299.99M$299.99M$299.99M$334.98M$491.68M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-15.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+11.7%+46.8%
YoY Change-15.6%-15.6%-15.6%-15.6%+11.7%+46.8%
Range$299.99M$491.68M
CAGR+15.5%
Avg YoY Growth-0.7%
Median YoY Growth-15.6%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena's networking platforms — total segment gross profit?
Ciena (CIEN) reported networking platforms — total segment gross profit of $491.68M in Q4 2025.
How has Ciena's networking platforms — total segment gross profit changed year-over-year?
Ciena's networking platforms — total segment gross profit increased by 46.8% year-over-year, from $334.98M to $491.68M.
What does networking platforms — total segment gross profit mean?
The profit earned from hardware sales after subtracting the direct costs of production.