Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Ciena Long-Term Debt increased by 0.0% to $1.52B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.4%, from $1.53B to $1.52B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 17.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Mar 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$670.36M$1.06B$1.55B$1.55B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.54B$1.53B$1.53B$1.53B$1.53B$1.52B$1.52B
QoQ Change+58.3%+45.8%-0.1%-0.2%-0.0%-0.0%-0.2%-0.2%-0.3%-0.1%-0.2%-0.2%-0.2%+0.0%
YoY Change+58.3%+45.4%-0.3%-0.4%-0.4%-0.7%-0.8%-0.8%-0.8%-0.6%-0.4%
Range$670.36M$1.55B
CAGR+26.5%
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth-0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena's long-term debt?
Ciena (CIEN) reported long-term debt of $1.52B in Q4 2025.
How has Ciena's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
Ciena's long-term debt decreased by 0.4% year-over-year, from $1.53B to $1.52B.
What is the long-term trend for Ciena's long-term debt?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ciena's long-term debt has grown at a 17.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $676.36M to $1.52B.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.