Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Ciena Change in Deferred Revenue increased by 237.1% to $86.01M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 323.5%, from $20.31M to $86.01M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...
Peer comparison
Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.
Metric ID:
cf_change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$20.51M | $10.42M | $33.34M | -$8.80M | $29.46M | $39.36M | -$11.27M | $14.02M | $34.62M | -$19.81M | $20.31M | $46.18M | -$28.25M | $25.51M | $86.01M |
| QoQ Change | — | +150.8% | +220.0% | -126.4% | +434.6% | +33.6% | -128.6% | +224.4% | +146.9% | -157.2% | +202.5% | +127.4% | -161.2% | +190.3% | +237.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +57.1% | +182.8% | +18.1% | -28.0% | -52.4% | -12.0% | -75.7% | +44.9% | +33.4% | -42.6% | — | +323.5% |
Range-$28.25M – $86.01M
CAGR+50.6%
Avg YoY Growth+40.8%
Median YoY Growth+18.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciena's change in deferred revenue?
- Ciena (CIEN) reported change in deferred revenue of $86.01M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ciena's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Ciena's change in deferred revenue increased by 323.5% year-over-year, from $20.31M to $86.01M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.