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Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Oct 23, 2025
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported revenue of $215M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.3%, net loss $12.1M (5.6% of revenue).
Ribbon Communications, Q3 2025: revenue $215M (+2% year over year), operating margin 1.3%, net loss $12.1M, operating cash flow $26.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $215M | -2% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $2.8M | -35% | — |
| Net earnings | −$12.1M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $26.5M | — | — |
| Free cash flow | $21.0M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $215.4M in Q3 2025, up 2% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Product was the largest line at 51% of revenue. Service Revenue, Professional Services added $6.8M year over year (up 23%), 133% of the total change. Product declined 2%.
Gross margin was 50.1%, down 2.0 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $2.8M, a 1.3% margin (up 1.7 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 5% while revenue rose 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $12.1M, wider than the previous quarter's $11.1M loss. Net interest and other expense of $11.7M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $26.5M. Non-cash charges added back $15.4M of depreciation and amortization and $5.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $17.3M. Capital expenditures of $5.5M left free cash flow of $21.0M.
Questions
What was Ribbon Communications' revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported revenue of $215M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Ribbon Communications profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $2.8M (1.3% of revenue) and net loss $12.1M.