Non-Current Assets
Other intangible assets—net
Ciena Other intangible assets—net decreased by 5.1% to $212.69M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.2%, from $156.21M to $212.69M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Other intangible assets—net shows an upward trend with a 18.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase typically follows acquisitions, while a steady decrease reflects ongoing amortization of existing intangible assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of identifiable non-physical assets such as acquired technology, patents, customer li...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies that grow through M&A, often labeled 'Intangible assets, net'.
Metric ID:
non_current_assets_intangible_assets_net_excluding_goodwillHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $73.97M | $65.31M | $101.03M | $88.96M | $76.92M | $69.52M | $244.65M | $231.31M | $219.09M | $205.63M | $195.68M | $184.94M | $174.97M | $165.02M | $156.21M | $147.46M | $138.67M | $224.21M | $212.69M |
| QoQ Change | — | -11.7% | +54.7% | -11.9% | -13.5% | -9.6% | +251.9% | -5.5% | -5.3% | -6.1% | -4.8% | -5.5% | -5.4% | -5.7% | -5.3% | -5.6% | -6.0% | +61.7% | -5.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +4.0% | +6.4% | +142.2% | +160.0% | +184.8% | +195.8% | -20.0% | -20.0% | -20.1% | -19.7% | -20.2% | -20.3% | -20.7% | +35.9% | +36.2% |
Range$65.31M – $244.65M
CAGR+26.5%
Avg YoY Growth+41.6%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|
| Networking Platforms | $224.21M | $212.69M |
| Blue Planet Automation Software and Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Global Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Platform Software and Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $224.21M | $212.69M |
Other intangible assets—net at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciena's other intangible assets—net?
- Ciena (CIEN) reported other intangible assets—net of $212.69M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ciena's other intangible assets—net changed year-over-year?
- Ciena's other intangible assets—net increased by 36.2% year-over-year, from $156.21M to $212.69M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ciena's other intangible assets—net?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ciena's other intangible assets—net has grown at a 18.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.65M to $224.21M.
- What does other intangible assets—net mean?
- The value of non-physical assets like patents and acquired technology, excluding goodwill.