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Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount

Ciena Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount remained flat by 0.0% to $1.00B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ3 2022

How to read this metric

An increase suggests management believes the stock is undervalued or has excess capital to return to shareholders.

Detailed definition

This represents the total dollar amount authorized by the board of directors for the repurchase of the company's common...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by mature companies with strong cash flow and capital return programs.

Metric ID: other_stock_repurchase_program_authorized_amount1

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '21Q3 '24
Value$1.00B$1.00B
QoQ Change+0.0%
Range$1.00B$1.00B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena's share repurchase program, authorized, amount?
Ciena (CIEN) reported share repurchase program, authorized, amount of $1.00B in Q3 2024.
What does share repurchase program, authorized, amount mean?
The total dollar amount approved by the board for buying back company shares.