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Restructuring Reserve

Ciena Restructuring Reserve decreased by 81.0% to $1.61M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 262.5%, from $443.00K to $1.61M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Restructuring Reserve shows an upward trend with a 23.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active restructuring efforts, which may lead to future efficiency gains but also immediate cash outflows.

Detailed definition

The estimated liability recorded for costs associated with restructuring activities, such as severance, facility closure...

Peer comparison

Commonly seen during periods of strategic transformation or cost-cutting initiatives across the utility industry.

Metric ID: other_restructuring_reserve

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.17M$781.00K$770.00K$806.00K$1.46M$5.84M$421.00K$2.30M$804.00K$1.91M$716.00K$8.75M$1.24M$1.93M$443.00K$676.00K$534.00K$8.44M$1.61M
QoQ Change-33.2%-1.4%+4.7%+81.0%+299.9%-92.8%+445.1%-65.0%+137.9%-62.6%>999%-85.8%+55.2%-77.0%+52.6%-21.0%>999%-81.0%
YoY Change+24.7%+647.1%-45.3%+184.7%-44.9%-67.2%+70.1%+281.3%+54.5%+0.7%-38.1%-92.3%-57.0%+337.8%+262.5%
Range$421.00K$8.75M
CAGR+7.3%
Avg YoY Growth+101.2%
Median YoY Growth+24.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena's restructuring reserve?
Ciena (CIEN) reported restructuring reserve of $1.61M in Q4 2025.
How has Ciena's restructuring reserve changed year-over-year?
Ciena's restructuring reserve increased by 262.5% year-over-year, from $443.00K to $1.61M.
What is the long-term trend for Ciena's restructuring reserve?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ciena's restructuring reserve has grown at a 23.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.92M to $8.44M.
What does restructuring reserve mean?
The amount of money set aside to cover the costs of planned company reorganizations or downsizing.