Platform Softwareand Services — Goodwill
Ciena Platform Softwareand Services — Goodwill remained flat by 0.0% to $156.19M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $156.19M to $156.19M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Platform Softwareand Services — Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A stable balance indicates that the segment's value remains intact, while a decrease due to impairment signals that the segment is underperforming relative to acquisition expectations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the goodwill allocated to the Platform Software and Services segment, arising from past business...
Peer comparison
Comparable to goodwill balances in other technology firms that utilize M&A to expand their software and services capabilities.
cien_segment_platform_software_and_services_goodwillHistorical Data
| 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 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M | $156.19M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciena's platform softwareand services — goodwill?
- Ciena (CIEN) reported platform softwareand services — goodwill of $156.19M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ciena's platform softwareand services — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Ciena's platform softwareand services — goodwill decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $156.19M to $156.19M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ciena's platform softwareand services — goodwill?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ciena's platform softwareand services — goodwill has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $624.76M to $624.76M.
- What does platform softwareand services — goodwill mean?
- The premium value assigned to the software and services segment from past acquisitions, reflecting brand and market position.