Business Segments · Total segment research and development expense
Global Services — Total segment research and development expense
Ciena Global Services — Total segment research and development expense increased by 18.0% to $1.16M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.0%, from $985.00K to $1.16M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
An increase may signal strategic investment in future service innovation, while a decrease could indicate cost-cutting or a shift in focus.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the research and development expenditures specifically allocated to the Global Services segment. It...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'R&D Expenses' allocated to specific business units in large technology firms.
Metric ID:
cien_segment_global_services_total_segment_research_and_development_expenseHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.04M | $1.04M | $1.04M | $1.04M | $1.13M | $1.13M | $1.13M | $1.13M | $985.00K | $1.16M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +9.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -12.9% | +18.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +9.3% | +9.3% | +9.3% | +9.3% | -12.9% | +18.0% |
Range$985.00K – $1.16M
CAGR+5.3%
Avg YoY Growth+7.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciena's global services — total segment research and development expense?
- Ciena (CIEN) reported global services — total segment research and development expense of $1.16M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ciena's global services — total segment research and development expense changed year-over-year?
- Ciena's global services — total segment research and development expense increased by 18.0% year-over-year, from $985.00K to $1.16M.
- What does global services — total segment research and development expense mean?
- The amount spent on research and development activities dedicated to the services business.