Ciena Corp (CIEN) Return on equity 2016–2025
Ciena Corp (CIEN) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
4.5%FY2025 · since FY2016: 9.5% → 4.5%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 4.5% | +1.5 pp |
| FY2024 | 3.0% | -6.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 8.9% | +3.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 5.6% | -10.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 16.6% | +2.2 pp |
| FY2020 | 14.4% | +2.7 pp |
| FY2019 | 11.7% | +29.5 pp |
| FY2018 | -17.9% | -76.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 59.1% | +49.6 pp |
| FY2016 | 9.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice