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Ciena (CIEN) R&D spending by quarter
Ciena's R&D spending was $237M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), -0.5% from Q2 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $196M (Q4 FY24) to $238M (Q2 FY26).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY26 | $237M | -0.5% | +12% |
| Q2 FY26 | $238M | +7% | +11% |
| Q1 FY26 | $221M | -3% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $229M | +8% | +17% |
| Q3 FY25 | $212M | -1% | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $215M | +10% | — |
| Q4 FY24 | $196M | — | — |
Q3 FY26 at a glance
Ciena, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.7B (+37% year over year), operating margin 18.0%, net earnings $266M, operating cash flow $196M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Ciena's R&D spending?
Ciena's R&D spending was $237M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), -0.5% from Q2 FY26.
How has Ciena's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $196M (Q4 FY24) to $238M (Q2 FY26).