Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25
Networking Platforms — Net Intangible
Ciena Networking Platforms — Net Intangible decreased by 4.9% to $137.56M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.2%, from $166.07M to $137.56M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Networking Platforms — Net Intangible shows an upward trend with a 151.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent strategic acquisitions or successful internal development of intellectual property, while a decrease may indicate amortization outpacing new asset recognition or potential impairment.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net book value of intangible assets specifically allocated to the Networking Platforms busine...
Peer comparison
Peers in the telecommunications equipment sector often report similar intangible asset allocations tied to R&D-heavy segments, with values varying based on the frequency and scale of M&A activity.
cien_segment_networking_platforms_net_intangibleHistorical Data
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $11.40M | $9.87M | $8.34M | $51.32M | $46.39M | $41.43M | $38.16M | $217.10M | $207.71M | $198.94M | $188.38M | $181.16M | $173.23M | $166.07M | $158.90M | $151.79M | $144.67M | $137.56M |
| QoQ Change | — | -13.4% | -15.5% | +515.6% | -9.6% | -10.7% | -7.9% | +468.9% | -4.3% | -4.2% | -5.3% | -3.8% | -4.4% | -4.1% | -4.3% | -4.5% | -4.7% | -4.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +307.1% | +320.0% | +357.8% | +323.1% | +347.8% | +380.1% | +393.6% | -16.6% | -16.6% | -16.5% | -15.6% | -16.2% | -16.5% | -17.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciena's networking platforms — net intangible?
- Ciena (CIEN) reported networking platforms — net intangible of $137.56M in Q2 2025.
- How has Ciena's networking platforms — net intangible changed year-over-year?
- Ciena's networking platforms — net intangible decreased by 17.2% year-over-year, from $166.07M to $137.56M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ciena's networking platforms — net intangible?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Ciena's networking platforms — net intangible has grown at a 151.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $42.52M to $679.36M.
- What does networking platforms — net intangible mean?
- The total value of intangible assets like patents and acquired technology held by the Networking Platforms business unit.