Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Current Liabilities

Accrued Compensation

Ciena Accrued Compensation decreased by 45.9% to $152.22M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accrued Compensation shows an upward trend with a 20.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher performance-based bonus accruals or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal lower variable compensation payouts.

Detailed definition

This reflects the liability for earned but unpaid employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits at the balance sheet date. It...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by service-oriented firms and asset managers as a primary operating liability.

Metric ID: accrued_compensation

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$142.71M$201.12M$106.37M$122.59M$98.17M$126.34M$90.31M$130.53M$104.30M$159.53M$93.94M$130.31M$120.89M$281.54M$152.22M
QoQ Change+40.9%-47.1%+15.3%-19.9%+28.7%-28.5%+44.5%-20.1%+52.9%-41.1%+38.7%-7.2%+132.9%-45.9%
YoY Change-31.2%-37.2%-15.1%+6.5%+6.2%+26.3%+4.0%-0.2%+15.9%
Range$90.31M$281.54M
CAGR+1.9%
Avg YoY Growth-2.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ciena's accrued compensation?
Ciena (CIEN) reported accrued compensation of $152.22M in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Ciena's accrued compensation?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Ciena's accrued compensation has grown at a 20.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $135.46M to $281.54M.
What does accrued compensation mean?
The amount of money the company owes employees for work already performed but not yet paid.