Ciena (CIEN) 10-Q 7 Mar 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Mar. 05, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CIENA CORP
Entity Central Index Key	936,395
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		143,586,925

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Revenue:
Products	$ 525,609	$ 506,993
Services	120,526	114,504
Total revenue	646,135	621,497
Cost of goods sold:
Products	313,120	286,811
Services	61,250	60,901
Total cost of goods sold	374,370	347,712
Gross profit	271,765	273,785
Operating expenses:
Research and development	118,524	116,869
Selling and marketing	88,515	85,002
General and administrative	38,406	35,864
Amortization of intangible assets	3,623	14,551
Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs	5,961	2,395
Total operating expenses	255,029	254,681
Income from operations	16,736	19,104
Interest and other income (loss), net	1,575	370
Interest expense	(13,734)	(15,203)
Income before income taxes	4,577	4,271
Provision for income taxes	477,940	410
Net income (loss)	$ (473,363)	$ 3,861
Basic net income (loss) per common share	$ (3.29)	$ 0.03
Diluted net income (loss) per potential common share	$ (3.29)	$ 0.03
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	143,922	140,682
Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding	143,922	142,184

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Net income (loss)	$ (473,363)	$ 3,861
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(261)	(249)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	8,202	490
Other comprehensive income	13,392	6,158
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(459,971)	10,019
Change in unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts and forward starting interest rate swaps, net of tax	1,553	1,425
Change in unrealized gain on forward starting interest rate swap, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts and forward starting interest rate swaps, net of tax	$ 3,898	$ 4,492

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 648,867	$ 640,513
Short-term investments	278,743	279,133
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $17.6 million as of January 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017, respectively.	553,724	622,183
Inventories	255,251	267,143
Prepaid expenses and other	186,837	197,339
Total current assets	1,923,422	2,006,311
Long-term investments	59,151	49,783
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	318,835	308,465
Goodwill	267,899	267,458
Other intangible assets, net	96,485	100,997
Deferred tax asset, net	739,446	1,155,104
Other long-term assets	64,146	63,593
Total assets	3,469,384	3,951,711
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	209,243	260,098
Accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations	268,164	322,934
Deferred revenue	103,216	102,418
Current portion of long-term debt	352,753	352,293
Total current liabilities	933,376	1,037,743
Long-term deferred revenue	79,297	82,589
Other long-term obligations	115,970	111,349
Long-term debt, net	584,601	583,688
Total liabilities	1,713,244	1,815,369
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock – par value $0.01; 20,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock – par value $0.01; 290,000,000 shares authorized; 144,180,782 and 143,043,227 shares issued and outstanding	1,442	1,430
Additional paid-in capital	6,828,648	6,810,182
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2,375	(11,017)
Accumulated deficit	(5,076,325)	(4,664,253)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,756,140	2,136,342
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 3,469,384	$ 3,951,711

Condensed Consolidated Balance5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 17.6	$ 17.6
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock shares authorized	290,000,000	290,000,000
Common stock shares issued	144,180,782	143,043,227
Common stock shares outstanding	144,180,782	143,043,227

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (473,363)	$ 3,861
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements	20,833	16,699
Share-based compensation costs	12,393	12,825
Amortization of intangible assets	5,912	18,864
Deferred tax provision	476,897	0
Provision for inventory excess and obsolescence	6,804	5,431
Provision for warranty	4,657	553
Other	2,269	4,452
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	72,439	(21,956)
Inventories	5,199	(78,749)
Prepaid expenses and other	16,120	(1,004)
Accounts payable, accruals and other obligations	(111,476)	4,037
Deferred revenue	(2,981)	8,737
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	35,703	(26,250)
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Payments for equipment, furniture, fixtures and intellectual property	(25,662)	(25,706)
Purchase of available for sale securities	(118,877)	(89,897)
Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities	110,000	95,000
Settlement of foreign currency forward contracts, net	1,061	440
Net cash used in investing activities	(33,478)	(20,163)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Payment of long-term debt	(1,000)	(46,296)
Payment of capital lease obligations	(914)	(605)
Repurchases of common stock-repurchase program	(4,103)	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	11,008	9,708
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	4,991	(37,193)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	1,138	(156)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,354	(83,762)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	640,513	777,615
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	648,867	693,853
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for interest	10,020	11,831
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	3,498	5,521
Non-cash investing activities
Purchase of equipment in accounts payable	2,014	5,293
Non-cash financing activities
Repurchase of common stock in accrued liabilities from repurchase program	$ 1,652	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in-Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Deficit
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2016		139,767,627
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2016	$ 766,341	$ 1,398	$ 6,715,478	$ (24,329)	$ (5,926,206)
Net income (loss)	3,861				3,861
Other comprehensive income	6,158			6,158
Issuance of shares from employee equity plans (in shares)		1,494,979
Issuance of shares from employee equity plans	9,708	$ 15	9,693
Share-based compensation expense	12,825		12,825
Ending balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2017		141,262,606
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2017	798,893	$ 1,413	6,737,996	(18,171)	(5,922,345)
Effect of adoption of new accounting standards	$ 62,123		832		61,291
Beginning balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2017	143,043,227	143,043,227
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2017	$ 2,136,342	$ 1,430	6,810,182	(11,017)	(4,664,253)
Net income (loss)	(473,363)				(473,363)
Other comprehensive income	$ 13,392			13,392
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(262,487)	(262,487)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (5,755)	$ (3)	(5,752)
Issuance of shares from employee equity plans (in shares)		1,400,042
Issuance of shares from employee equity plans	11,008	$ 15	10,993
Share-based compensation expense	$ 12,393		12,393
Ending balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2018	144,180,782	144,180,782
Ending balance at Jan. 31, 2018	$ 1,756,140	$ 1,442	$ 6,828,648	$ 2,375	$ (5,076,325)

Interim Financial Statements

Interim Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Interim Financial Statements	INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The interim financial statements included herein for Ciena Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Ciena”) have been prepared by Ciena, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). In the opinion of management, the financial statements included in this report reflect all normal recurring adjustments that Ciena considers necessary for the fair statement of the results of operations for the interim periods covered and of the financial position of Ciena at the date of the interim balance sheets. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2017 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. However, Ciena believes that the disclosures are adequate to understand the information presented herein. The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the entire year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with Ciena’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Ciena’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017 . Ciena has a 52 or 53-week fiscal year , with quarters ending on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January, April, July and October, respectively, of each year. Fiscal 2018 is a 53-week fiscal year with the additional week occurring in the fourth quarter. Fiscal 2017 was a 52-week fiscal year. For purposes of financial statement presentation, each fiscal year is described as having ended on October 31, and the fiscal quarters are described as having ended on January 31, April 30 and July 31 of each fiscal year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Except for the changes in certain policies related to adoption of the accounting standards described below, there have been no material changes to Ciena's significant accounting policies, compared to the accounting policies described in Note 1, Ciena Corporation and Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates, in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of Ciena's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017. Newly Issued Accounting Standards - Effective In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-01 ("ASU 2017-01") , Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business , which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisition or disposal of assets or businesses. The amendments in this update provide a screen to determine when a set of assets is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set of assets is not a business. Ciena will evaluate the effect of the update at the time of any future acquisition or disposal. Ciena adopted ASU 2017-01 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 ("ASU 2017-12") , Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP. The amendments in this update better align an entity's risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships, through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and presentation of hedge results. Ciena adopted ASU 2017-12 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. For hedges for which Ciena has elected to exclude the spot-forward difference from assessment of effectiveness, Ciena has elected to amortize the difference on a straight-line basis. Ciena will record amortization in earnings each period with an offsetting entry to other comprehensive income, and all changes in fair value over the term of the derivative in other comprehensive income. The application of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on Ciena's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09") , Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which provides guidance on several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In connection with the adoption of this guidance, Ciena recognized approximately $62.1 million of deferred tax assets related to previously unrecognized tax benefits. This was recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Additionally, the consolidated statements of cash flows will include excess tax benefits as an operating activity, on a prospective basis as a result of the adoption. Finally, Ciena has elected to recognize forfeitures when they occur, rather than to estimate the impact of forfeitures when the award is granted. Accordingly, Ciena recognized approximately $0.8 million for this change through a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Newly Issued Accounting Standards - Not Yet Effective In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09") , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets. ASU 2014-09 will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts . For multiple element software arrangements where vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of undelivered maintenance does not exist, Ciena currently recognizes revenue for the entire arrangement over the maintenance term. Ciena expects that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will require that it determine the stand alone selling price for each of the software and software-related deliverables at contract inception, and Ciena consequently expects certain software deliverables will be recognized at a point in time rather than over a period of time. Ciena also expects certain installation and deployment, and consulting and network design services, will be recognized over a period of time rather than at a point in time. Ciena has considered the impact of the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs; Contracts with Customers , and the interpretations of the FASB Transition Resource Group for Revenue Recognition (TRG) with respect to capitalization and amortization of incremental costs of obtaining a contract. In conjunction with this interpretation, Ciena has elected to implement the practical expedient clause allowing for incremental costs to be recognized as an expense when incurred if the period of the asset recognition is one year or less, and amortized over the period of performance, if the period of the asset recognition is greater than one year. Ciena expects to implement this standard using the modified retrospective approach whereby the cumulative effect at adoption will be presented as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The comparative information will not be restated and will continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Ciena is continuing to evaluate other possible impacts of the adoption of this ASU on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 ("ASU 2016-02") , Leases , which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leased assets and to provide additional disclosures. ASU 2016-02 is effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Under current GAAP, the majority of Ciena’s leases for its properties are considered operating leases, and Ciena expects that the adoption of this ASU will require these leases to be classified as financing leases and to be recognized as assets and liabilities on Ciena’s balance sheet. Ciena is continuing to evaluate other possible impacts of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

Restructuring Costs

Restructuring Costs	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs	RESTRUCTURING COSTS Ciena has undertaken a number of restructuring activities intended to reduce expense and to better align its workforce and costs with market opportunities, product development and business strategies. The following table sets forth the restructuring activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the three months ended January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Workforce reduction Consolidation of excess facilities Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ 1,291 $ 1,648 $ 2,939 Additional liability recorded 4,413 (1) 1,548 (2) 5,961 Cash payments (4,459 ) (1,282 ) (5,741 ) Balance at January 31, 2018 $ 1,245 $ 1,914 $ 3,159 Current restructuring liabilities $ 1,245 $ 590 $ 1,835 Non-current restructuring liabilities $ — $ 1,324 $ 1,324 (1) Reflects a global workforce reduction of approximately 100 employees during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 as part of a business optimization strategy to improve gross margin, constrain operating expense and redesign certain business processes. (2) Reflects unfavorable lease commitments in connection with a portion of facilities located in Petaluma, California. The following table sets forth the restructuring activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the three months ended January 31, 2017 (in thousands): Workforce reduction Consolidation of excess facilities Total Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 868 $ 1,970 $ 2,838 Additional liability recorded 2,008 387 2,395 Cash payments (2,512 ) (652 ) (3,164 ) Balance at January 31, 2017 $ 364 $ 1,705 $ 2,069 Current restructuring liabilities $ 364 $ 1,269 $ 1,633 Non-current restructuring liabilities $ — $ 436 $ 436

Interest and Other Income (Loss

Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net	INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET The components of interest and other income (loss), net, are as follows (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Interest income $ 2,444 $ 1,282 Gains (losses) on non-hedge designated foreign currency forward contracts (699 ) 1,024 Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) 13 (2,417 ) Other (183 ) 481 Interest and other income (loss), net $ 1,575 $ 370 Ciena Corporation, as the U.S. parent entity, uses the U.S. Dollar as its functional currency; however, some of its foreign branch offices and subsidiaries use local currencies as their functional currencies. During the first three months of fiscal 2017 , Ciena recorded $2.4 million in foreign currency exchange rate losses as a result of monetary assets and liabilities that were transacted in a currency other than the entity's functional currency, and the remeasurement adjustments were recorded in interest and other income (loss), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. From time to time, Ciena uses foreign currency forwards to hedge these balance sheet exposures. These forwards are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and any net gain or loss associated with these derivatives is reported in interest and other income (loss), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first three months of fiscal 2018 , Ciena recorded losses of $0.7 million from non-hedge designated foreign currency forward contracts. During the first three months of fiscal 2017 , Ciena recorded gains of $1.0 million from non-hedge designated foreign currency forward contracts.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") was enacted. The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory corporate income tax rate (“federal tax rate”) from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, implementing a modified territorial tax system, and imposing a mandatory one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred. As a fiscal-year taxpayer, certain provisions of the Tax Act impact Ciena in fiscal 2018, including the change in the federal tax rate and the one-time transition tax, while other provisions will be effective at the beginning of fiscal 2019, including the implementation of a modified territorial tax system, other changes to how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax, and adoption of an alternative tax system. As a result of the decrease in the federal tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, Ciena has computed its income tax expense for the October 31, 2018 fiscal year using a blended federal tax rate of 23.4% . The 21% federal tax rate will apply to Ciena’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2019 and each year thereafter. Ciena remeasured its deferred tax assets and liabilities ("DTA") using the federal tax rate that will apply when the related temporary differences are expected to reverse. During the three months ended January 31, 2018 , Ciena recorded a provisional tax expense of $477.9 million , primarily related to the Tax Act and comprised of $431.3 million remeasurement of net DTA and $45.6 million of U.S. transition tax. In December 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which addresses how a company recognizes provisional amounts when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the effect of the changes due to the Tax Act. The measurement period ends when a company has obtained, prepared, and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend beyond one year. The final impact of the Tax Act may differ from the above provisional amounts due to changes in interpretations of the Tax Act, legislative action to address questions that arise because of the Tax Act, changes in accounting standards for income taxes and related interpretations in response to the Tax Act, and any updates or changes to estimates used in the provisional amounts. Ciena has determined that the $45.6 million of tax expense for the U.S. transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries and the $431.3 million of tax expense for DTA remeasurement were each provisional amounts and reasonable estimates as of January 31, 2018 . Estimates used in the provisional amounts include the anticipated reversal pattern of the gross DTAs plus the earnings and profits, cash position at the end of fiscal year 2018, foreign taxes and withholding taxes attributable to foreign subsidiaries. Ciena currently intends to reinvest indefinitely its foreign earnings outside the U.S. However, Ciena intends to further study changes enacted by the Tax Act, costs of repatriation and the current and future cash needs of foreign operations to determine whether there is an opportunity to repatriate these earnings in the future on a tax-efficient basis. If Ciena determines to repatriate these earnings, the provisional amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to these foreign withholding taxes would be approximately $22.0 million . There are no other significant temporary differences for which a deferred tax liability has not been recognized. The significant components of DTA are as follows (in thousands): January 31, October 31, 2018 2017 Deferred tax assets: Reserves and accrued liabilities $ 36,706 $ 56,597 Depreciation and amortization 274,974 451,385 NOL and credit carry forward 560,603 803,622 Other 18,224 29,398 Gross deferred tax assets 890,507 1,341,002 Valuation allowance (151,061 ) (185,898 ) Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance $ 739,446 $ 1,155,104 In connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Ciena recognized approximately $62.1 million of deferred tax assets related to previously unrecognized tax benefits. This was recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. See Note 2 above and Note 14 below. As of January 31, 2018 , Ciena continues to maintain a valuation allowance of $151.1 million . This valuation allowance is primarily related to state and foreign net operating losses and credits that Ciena estimates it will not be able to use.

Short-Term and Long-Term Invest

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Investments	SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS As of the dates indicated, investments are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value U.S. government obligations: Included in short-term investments $ 239,404 $ — (530 ) $ 238,874 Included in long-term investments 59,313 — (162 ) 59,151 $ 298,717 $ — $ (692 ) $ 298,025 Commercial paper: Included in short-term investments $ 39,868 1 — $ 39,869 $ 39,868 $ 1 $ — $ 39,869 October 31, 2017 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value U.S. government obligations: Included in short-term investments $ 249,498 $ — $ (305 ) $ 249,193 Included in long-term investments 49,910 — (127 ) 49,783 $ 299,408 $ — $ (432 ) $ 298,976 Commercial paper: Included in short-term investments $ 29,939 1 — $ 29,940 $ 29,939 $ 1 $ — $ 29,940 The following table summarizes the final legal maturities of debt investments at January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Less than one year $ 279,272 $ 278,743 Due in 1-2 years 59,313 59,151 $ 338,585 $ 337,894

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS As of the date indicated, the following table summarizes the assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 521,698 $ — $ — $ 521,698 U.S. government obligations — 298,025 — 298,025 Commercial paper — 69,810 — 69,810 Foreign currency forward contracts — 3,730 — 3,730 Forward starting interest rate swaps — 4,117 — 4,117 Total assets measured at fair value $ 521,698 $ 375,682 $ — $ 897,380 Liabilities: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 October 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 511,355 $ — $ — $ 511,355 U.S. government obligations — 298,976 — 298,976 Commercial paper — 89,865 — 89,865 Foreign currency forward contracts — 227 — 227 Forward starting interest rate swaps — 218 — 218 Total assets measured at fair value $ 511,355 $ 389,286 $ — $ 900,641 Liabilities: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 As of the date indicated, the assets and liabilities above are presented on Ciena’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents $ 521,698 $ 29,941 $ — $ 551,639 Short-term investments — 278,743 — 278,743 Prepaid expenses and other — 3,730 — 3,730 Long-term investments — 59,151 — 59,151 Other long-term assets — 4,117 — 4,117 Total assets measured at fair value $ 521,698 $ 375,682 $ — $ 897,380 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 October 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents $ 511,355 $ 59,925 $ — $ 571,280 Short-term investments — 279,133 — 279,133 Prepaid expenses and other — 227 — 227 Long-term investments — 49,783 — 49,783 Other long-term assets — 218 — 218 Total assets measured at fair value $ 511,355 $ 389,286 $ — $ 900,641 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 Ciena did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the periods presented.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES As of the dates indicated, inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Raw materials $ 47,710 $ 52,898 Work-in-process 16,444 18,623 Finished goods 176,426 185,488 Deferred cost of goods sold 64,445 61,340 305,025 318,349 Provision for excess and obsolescence (49,774 ) (51,206 ) $ 255,251 $ 267,143 Ciena writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory by an amount equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. During the first three months of fiscal 2018 , Ciena recorded a provision for excess and obsolescence of $6.8 million , primarily related to a decrease in the forecasted demand for certain Networking Platforms products. Deductions from the provision for excess and obsolete inventory relate primarily to disposal activities.

Accrued Liabilities and Other S

Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations	ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS As of the dates indicated, accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits (1) $ 68,526 $ 113,272 Warranty 42,526 42,456 Vacation 39,628 39,778 Capital lease obligations 3,934 3,772 Interest payable 4,867 3,612 Other 108,683 120,044 $ 268,164 $ 322,934 (1) Reduction is primarily due to the timing of bonus payments to employees under Ciena's annual cash incentive compensation plan. The following table summarizes the activity in Ciena’s accrued warranty for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): Three Months Ended January 31, Beginning Balance Current Period Provisions (1) Settlements Ending Balance 2017 $ 52,324 553 (4,225 ) $ 48,652 2018 $ 42,456 4,657 (4,587 ) $ 42,526 (1) As a result of lower than expected actual failure rates, Ciena adjusted its fiscal 2017 provision for warranty. These adjustments for previous years provisions had the effect of reducing warranty provision by $3.6 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017 .

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Foreign Currency Derivatives As of January 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017 , Ciena had forward contracts to hedge its foreign exchange exposure in order to reduce the variability in its Canadian Dollar and Indian Rupee denominated expense, which principally relates to research and development activities, and its Euro denominated revenue. The notional amount of these contracts was approximately $187.3 million and $86.1 million as of January 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017 , respectively. These foreign exchange contracts have maturities of 12 months or less and have been designated as cash flow hedges. During the first three months of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 , in order to hedge certain balance sheet exposures, Ciena entered into forward contracts to mitigate risk due to volatility in the Brazilian Real, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso. The notional amount of these contracts was approximately $82.7 million and $83.4 million as of January 31, 2018 and October 31, 2017 , respectively. These foreign exchange contracts have maturities of 12 months or less and have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Interest Rate Derivatives Ciena is exposed to floating rates of LIBOR interest on its term loan borrowings (see Note 12 below) and has hedged such risk by entering into floating to fixed interest rate swap arrangements ("interest rate swaps"). The interest rate swaps fix 98% , 82% , and 77% of the principal value of the 2022 Term Loan from February 2017 through July 2018, July 2018 through June 2020, and June 2020 through January 2021, respectively. The fixed rate on the amounts hedged during these periods will be 4.25% , 4.25% ,and 4.75% , respectively. The total notional amount of these interest rate swaps in effect as of January 31, 2018 was $388.6 million . The total notional amount of these interest rate swaps in effect as of October 31, 2017 was $389.6 million . Ciena expects the variable rate payments to be received under the terms of the interest rate swaps to offset exactly the forecasted variable rate payments on the equivalent notional amounts of the term loans. These derivative contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges. Other information regarding Ciena's derivatives is immaterial for separate financial statement presentation. See Note 4 and Note 7 above.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income ("AOCI") for the three months ended January 31, 2018 : Unrealized Loss on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain on Forward Cumulative Foreign Currency Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Contracts Starting Interest Rate Swap Translation Adjustment Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ (451 ) $ (1,386 ) $ 218 $ (9,398 ) $ (11,017 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (261 ) 1,624 3,479 8,202 13,044 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — (71 ) 419 — 348 Balance at January 31, 2018 $ (712 ) $ 167 $ 4,116 $ (1,196 ) $ 2,375 The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI for the three months ended January 31, 2017 : Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Forward Cumulative Foreign Currency Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Contracts Starting Interest Rate Swap Translation Adjustment Total Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 139 $ (1,091 ) $ (5,967 ) $ (17,410 ) $ (24,329 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (249 ) 1,031 4,044 490 5,316 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — 394 448 — 842 Balance at January 31, 2017 $ (110 ) $ 334 $ (1,475 ) $ (16,920 ) $ (18,171 ) All amounts reclassified from AOCI related to settlement (gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges impacted revenue or research and development expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. All amounts reclassified from AOCI related to settlement (gains) losses on forward starting interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges impacted interest and other income (loss), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-Term and Long-Term Debt	SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT Outstanding Term Loan Payable 2022 Term Loan The net carrying value of Ciena's Term Loan due January 30, 2022 (the "2022 Term Loan") was comprised of the following for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): January 31, 2018 October 31, 2017 Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 392,269 $ 392,972 Deferred debt issuance costs that were deducted from the carrying amounts of the 2022 Term Loan totaled $2.9 million at January 31, 2018 and $3.1 million at October 31, 2017 . Deferred debt issuance costs are amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the effect of the effective interest rate method, through the maturity of the 2022 Term Loan. The amortization of deferred debt issuance costs for the 2022 Term Loan is included in interest expense, and was $0.2 million during the first three months of fiscal 2018 . There was no recorded amortization of deferred debt issuance costs for the 2022 Term Loan included in interest expense during the first three months of fiscal 2017 . The carrying values of the 2022 Term Loan listed above are also net of any unamortized debt discounts. The principal balance, unamortized debt discount, deferred debt issuance costs and net carrying value of the liability components of Ciena's 2022 Term Loan were as follows as of January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Principal Balance Unamortized Debt Discount Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Value Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 397,000 $ (1,808 ) $ (2,923 ) $392,269 The following table sets forth the carrying value and the estimated fair value of Ciena's 2022 Term Loan (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 392,269 $ 397,993 (1) Ciena's term loan is categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Ciena estimated the fair value of its 2022 Term Loan using a market approach based upon observable inputs, such as current market transactions involving comparable securities. Outstanding Convertible Notes Payable The net carrying values of Ciena's outstanding convertible notes payable was comprised of the following for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): January 31, 2018 October 31, 2017 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,125 $ 61,071 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New) 287,627 287,221 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 196,333 194,717 $ 545,085 $ 543,009 Deferred debt issuance costs that were deducted from the carrying amounts of the convertible notes payable totaled $1.7 million at January 31, 2018 and $2.1 million at October 31, 2017 . Deferred debt issuance costs are amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the effect of the effective interest rate method, through the maturity of the convertible notes payable. The amortization of deferred debt issuance costs is included in interest expense, and was $0.4 million and $0.5 million during the first three months of fiscal 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The carrying values of the convertible notes payable listed above also include accretion of principal and are net of any unamortized debt discounts. The principal balance, unamortized debt discount, deferred debt issuance costs and net carrying value of the liability and equity components of Ciena's outstanding issues of convertible notes were as follows as of January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Liability Component Equity Component Principal Balance Unamortized Debt Discount Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Value Net Carrying Value 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,270 $ — $ (145 ) $ 61,125 $ — 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (New) $ 288,730 $ (423 ) $ (680 ) $ 287,627 $ — 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 (1) $ 205,906 $ (8,692 ) $ (881 ) $ 196,333 $ 43,131 (1) Includes accretion of principal at a rate of 1.85% per year The following table sets forth, in thousands, the net carrying value and the estimated fair value of Ciena’s outstanding issues of convertible notes as of January 31, 2018 : January 31, 2018 Net Carrying Value Fair Value (1) 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,125 $ 71,778 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (New) 287,627 338,247 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 196,333 246,281 $ 545,085 $ 656,306 (1) The convertible notes were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Ciena estimates the fair value of its outstanding convertible notes using a market approach based on observable inputs, such as current market transactions involving comparable securities.

Earnings Per Share Calculation

Earnings Per Share Calculation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Calculation	EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION The following table (in thousands except per share amounts) is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic net income (loss) per common share (“Basic EPS”) and the diluted net income (loss) per potential common share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of the following, in each case, to the extent the effect is not anti-dilutive: (i) common shares outstanding; (ii) shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units; (iii) shares issuable under Ciena’s employee stock purchase plan and upon exercise of outstanding stock options, using the treasury stock method; (iv) shares underlying Ciena’s outstanding convertible notes for which Ciena uses the treasury stock method (the New Notes); and (v) shares underlying Ciena’s outstanding convertible notes for which Ciena uses the if-converted method. Quarter Ended January 31, Numerator 2018 2017 Net income (loss) $ (473,363 ) $ 3,861 Quarter Ended January 31, Denominator 2018 2017 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 143,922 140,682 Add: Shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units and issuable under employee stock purchase plan — 1,502 Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding 143,922 142,184 Quarter Ended January 31, EPS 2018 2017 Basic EPS $ (3.29 ) $ 0.03 Diluted EPS $ (3.29 ) $ 0.03 The following table summarizes the weighted average shares excluded from the calculation of the denominator for Diluted EPS due to their anti-dilutive effect for the periods indicated (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Shares underlying stock options and restricted stock units 3,414 1,556 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2017 — 5,564 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original) 3,038 17,355 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New) (1) 691 — 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 9,198 9,198 Total shares excluded due to anti-dilutive effect 16,341 33,673 (1) Since Ciena intends, upon any conversion of the outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (New Notes), to settle the principal amount thereof in cash, Ciena uses the treasury stock method for calculating any potential dilutive effect of the conversion spread on diluted net income per share, if applicable. The 14.3 million shares underlying the New Notes will have a dilutive impact on diluted net income per share of common stock when the average market price of Ciena common stock for a given period exceeds the conversion price of $20.17 per share for the New Notes. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018 , the average market price of Ciena common stock was $21.19 and, as such, the New Notes are dilutive by the conversion spread, or 0.7 million shares.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting In connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-09, Ciena recognized approximately $62.1 million of deferred tax assets related to previously unrecognized tax benefits. This was recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Ciena also elected to recognize forfeitures of stock awards when they occur, rather than estimate the impact of forfeitures when the award is granted. Accordingly, Ciena recognized approximately $0.8 million for this change through a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. Stock Repurchase Program On December 7, 2017, Ciena announced that its Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $300 million of Ciena’s common stock through the end of fiscal 2020. Ciena may purchase shares at management’s discretion in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, in transactions structured through investment banking institutions, or a combination of the foregoing. Ciena may also, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The amount and timing of repurchases are subject to a variety of factors including liquidity, cash flow, stock price, and general business and market conditions. The program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. A summary of the stock repurchase program, reported based on trade date, is summarized as follows: Shares Repurchased Weighted-Average Price per Share Amount Repurchased (in thousands) Cumulative balance at October 31, 2017 — $ — $ — Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program 262,487 21.92 5,755 Cumulative balance at January 31, 2018 262,487 $ 21.92 $ 5,755 The purchase price for the shares of Ciena's stock repurchased is reflected as a reduction to stockholders' equity. Ciena is required to allocate the purchase price of the repurchased shares as a reduction of common stock and additional paid-in capital.

Share-Based Compensation Expens

Share-Based Compensation Expense	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Expense	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Product costs $ 672 $ 561 Service costs 625 628 Share-based compensation expense included in cost of sales 1,297 1,189 Research and development 3,255 3,209 Sales and marketing 3,328 2,873 General and administrative 4,474 5,453 Share-based compensation expense included in operating expense 11,057 11,535 Share-based compensation expense capitalized in inventory, net 39 101 Total share-based compensation $ 12,393 $ 12,825 As of January 31, 2018 , total unrecognized share-based compensation expense was approximately $100.1 million , consisting of: (i) $0.1 million , which relates to unvested stock options and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years; and (ii) $100.0 million , which relates to unvested restricted stock units and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclo

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures	SEGMENTS AND ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURES Segment Reporting Ciena’s internal organizational structure and the management of its business are grouped into the following operating segments: • Networking Platforms reflects sales of Ciena’s Converged Packet Optical and Packet Networking product lines . ◦ Converged Packet Optical — includes the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, the 5430 Reconfigurable Switching System, Waveserver stackable interconnect system, the family of CoreDirector® Multiservice Optical Switches and the OTN configuration for the 5410 Reconfigurable Switching System. This product line also includes sales of the Z-Series Packet-Optical Platform. In addition, as of the first quarter of fiscal 2018, sales of Optical Transport products are reflected within the Converged Packet Optical product line for all periods presented. ◦ Packet Networking — includes the 3000 family of service delivery switches and service aggregation switches and the 5000 family of service aggregation switches. This product line also includes the 8700 Packetwave Platform and the Ethernet packet configuration for the 5410 Service Aggregation Switch. The Networking Platforms segment also includes sales of operating system software and enhanced software features embedded in each of the product lines above. Revenue from this segment is included in product revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. • Software and Software-Related Services reflects sales of Ciena’s network virtualization, management, control and orchestration software solutions and software-related services, including subscription, installation, support, and consulting services. ◦ This segment includes Ciena’s Blue Planet network virtualization, service orchestration and network management software platform. Ciena's Blue Planet platform includes multi-domain service orchestration (MDSO), network function virtualization (NFV), management and orchestration (NFV MANO), and Ciena's manage, control and plan (MCP) solution, SDN Multilayer Controller and V-WAN application. ◦ This segment includes Ciena’s element and network management solutions and planning tools, including the OneControl Unified Management System, ON-Center® Network & Service Management Suite, Ethernet Services Manager, Optical Suite Release and Planet Operate. As Ciena seeks adoption of its Blue Planet software platform and transitions features, functionality and customers to this platform, Ciena expects revenue declines for its other element and network management solutions. Revenue from the software platforms portion of this segment is included in product revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Revenue from software-related services is included in services revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. • Global Services reflects sales of a broad range of Ciena’s services for consulting and network design, installation and deployment, maintenance support and training activities. Revenue from this segment is included in services revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Ciena's long-lived assets, including equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, finite-lived intangible assets and maintenance spares, are not reviewed by Ciena's chief operating decision maker for purposes of evaluating performance and allocating resources. As of January 31, 2018 , equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net totaled $318.8 million primarily supporting asset groups within Ciena's Networking Platforms and Software and Software-Related Services segments and supporting Ciena's unallocated selling and general and administrative activities. As of January 31, 2018 , $36.9 million of Ciena's intangible assets, net were assigned to asset groups within Ciena's Networking Platforms segment and $59.6 million of Ciena's intangible assets, net were assigned to asset groups within Ciena's Software and Software-Related Services segment. As of January 31, 2018 , all of the maintenance spares, net, totaling $43.7 million , were assigned to asset groups within Ciena's Global Services segment. Segment Revenue The table below (in thousands) sets forth Ciena’s segment revenue for the respective periods: Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Revenue: Networking Platforms Converged Packet Optical $ 427,401 $ 417,750 Packet Networking 68,632 72,194 Total Networking Platforms 496,033 489,944 Software and Software-Related Services Software Platforms 29,576 17,049 Software-Related Services 23,911 22,331 Total Software and Software-Related Services 53,487 39,380 Global Services Maintenance Support and Training 55,958 54,990 Installation and Deployment 30,016 27,919 Consulting and Network Design 10,641 9,264 Total Global Services 96,615 92,173 Consolidated revenue $ 646,135 $ 621,497 Segment Profit Segment profit is determined based on internal performance measures used by Ciena's chief executive officer to assess the performance of each operating segment in a given period. In connection with that assessment, the chief executive officer excludes the following items: selling and marketing costs; general and administrative costs; amortization of intangible assets; significant asset impairments and restructuring costs; interest and other income (loss), net; interest expense; and provisions for income taxes. The table below (in thousands) sets forth Ciena’s segment profit and the reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss) during the respective periods indicated: Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Segment profit: Networking Platforms $ 88,569 $ 113,747 Software and Software-Related Services 23,635 7,700 Global Services 41,037 35,469 Total segment profit 153,241 156,916 Less: Non-performance operating expenses Selling and marketing 88,515 85,002 General and administrative 38,406 35,864 Amortization of intangible assets 3,623 14,551 Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs 5,961 2,395 Add: Other non-performance financial items Interest expense and other income (loss), net (12,159 ) (14,833 ) Less: Provision for income taxes 477,940 410 Consolidated net income (loss) $ (473,363 ) $ 3,861 Entity-Wide Reporting Ciena's revenue includes $383.4 million and $379.7 million of U.S. revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. There were no other countries that accounted for more than 10% of Ciena's revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and 2017 . The following table reflects Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net, with any country accounting for at least 10% of total equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net, specifically identified. Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net, attributable to geographic regions outside of the U.S. and Canada are reflected as “Other International.” For the periods below, Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures was as follows (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Canada $ 212,142 $ 203,491 United States 86,836 90,482 Other International 19,857 14,492 Total $ 318,835 $ 308,465 For the periods below, customers accounting for at least 10% of Ciena’s revenue were as follows (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 AT&T $ 90,645 $ 96,437 Verizon 68,445 73,089 Total $ 159,090 $ 169,526 The customers identified above purchased products and services from each of Ciena's operating segments.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Foreign Tax Contingencies Ciena is subject to various tax liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business. Ciena does not expect that the ultimate settlement of these tax liabilities will have a material effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation As a result of the acquisition of Cyan in August 2015, Ciena became a defendant in a securities class action lawsuit. On April 1, 2014, a purported stockholder class action lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Cyan, the members of Cyan’s board of directors, Cyan’s former Chief Financial Officer, and the underwriters of Cyan’s initial public offering. On April 30, 2014, a substantially similar lawsuit was filed in the same court against the same defendants. The two cases have been consolidated as Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund, et al. v. Cyan, Inc. et al., Case No. CGC-14-538355. The consolidated complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws on behalf of a purported class consisting of purchasers of Cyan’s common stock pursuant or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus for Cyan’s initial public offering in April 2013, and seeks unspecified compensatory damages and other relief. On May 19, 2015, the proposed class was certified. On August 25, 2015, the defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings based on an alleged lack of subject matter jurisdiction over the case, which motion was denied on October 23, 2015. On May 24, 2016, the defendants filed a petition for a writ of certiorari on the jurisdiction issue with the U.S. Supreme Court, which petition was granted on June 27, 2017. On November 18, 2016, the Superior Court stayed the case pending the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision. Oral argument was heard by the Supreme Court on this matter on November 28, 2017. Ciena believes that the consolidated lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend it vigorously. Internal Investigations During fiscal 2017, one of Ciena’s third-party vendors raised allegations about certain questionable payments to one or more individuals employed by a customer in a country in the ASEAN region. Ciena promptly initiated an internal investigation into the matter, with the assistance of outside counsel, which investigation corroborated direct and indirect payments to one such individual and sought to determine whether the payments may have violated applicable laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). In September 2017, Ciena voluntarily contacted the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to advise them of the relevant events and the findings of Ciena’s internal investigation. With the direct oversight of Ciena's Board of Directors, Ciena continues to cooperate fully with the SEC and DOJ in their review of the investigation. Ciena’s operations in the relevant country have constituted less than 1.5% of consolidated revenues as reported by Ciena in each fiscal year since 2012. Ciena does not currently anticipate that this matter will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. However, as discussions with the SEC and DOJ are ongoing, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be predicted at this time. As of the filing of this Report, no provision with respect to this matter has been made in Ciena’s consolidated financial statements. Any determination that Ciena’s operations or activities are not in compliance with the FCPA or other applicable laws or regulations could result in the imposition of fines, civil and criminal penalties, and equitable remedies, including disgorgement or injunctive relief. In addition to the matters described in “Litigation” and “Internal Investigations” above, Ciena is subject to various legal proceedings, claims and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business, including those that relate to employment, commercial, tax and other regulatory matters. Ciena is also subject to intellectual property related claims, including claims against third parties that may involve contractual indemnification obligations on the part of Ciena. Ciena does not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve such matters will have a material effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	SUBSEQUENT EVENT Stock Repurchase Program From the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2018 through March 5, 2018, Ciena repurchased an additional 611,514 shares of its common stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $13.8 million at an average price of $22.52 per share, including of repurchases pending settlement. As of March 5, 2018, Ciena has an aggregate of $280.5 million of authorized funds remaining under its Stock Repurchase Program.

Recent Accounting Pronounceme26

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Newly Issued Accounting Standards - Effective and Not Yet Effective	Newly Issued Accounting Standards - Effective In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-01 ("ASU 2017-01") , Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business , which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisition or disposal of assets or businesses. The amendments in this update provide a screen to determine when a set of assets is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set of assets is not a business. Ciena will evaluate the effect of the update at the time of any future acquisition or disposal. Ciena adopted ASU 2017-01 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 ("ASU 2017-12") , Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP. The amendments in this update better align an entity's risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships, through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and presentation of hedge results. Ciena adopted ASU 2017-12 during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. For hedges for which Ciena has elected to exclude the spot-forward difference from assessment of effectiveness, Ciena has elected to amortize the difference on a straight-line basis. Ciena will record amortization in earnings each period with an offsetting entry to other comprehensive income, and all changes in fair value over the term of the derivative in other comprehensive income. The application of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on Ciena's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09") , Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which provides guidance on several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In connection with the adoption of this guidance, Ciena recognized approximately $62.1 million of deferred tax assets related to previously unrecognized tax benefits. This was recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Additionally, the consolidated statements of cash flows will include excess tax benefits as an operating activity, on a prospective basis as a result of the adoption. Finally, Ciena has elected to recognize forfeitures when they occur, rather than to estimate the impact of forfeitures when the award is granted. Accordingly, Ciena recognized approximately $0.8 million for this change through a cumulative effect adjustment recorded to opening retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Newly Issued Accounting Standards - Not Yet Effective In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 ("ASU 2014-09") , Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets. ASU 2014-09 will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts . For multiple element software arrangements where vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of undelivered maintenance does not exist, Ciena currently recognizes revenue for the entire arrangement over the maintenance term. Ciena expects that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will require that it determine the stand alone selling price for each of the software and software-related deliverables at contract inception, and Ciena consequently expects certain software deliverables will be recognized at a point in time rather than over a period of time. Ciena also expects certain installation and deployment, and consulting and network design services, will be recognized over a period of time rather than at a point in time. Ciena has considered the impact of the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs; Contracts with Customers , and the interpretations of the FASB Transition Resource Group for Revenue Recognition (TRG) with respect to capitalization and amortization of incremental costs of obtaining a contract. In conjunction with this interpretation, Ciena has elected to implement the practical expedient clause allowing for incremental costs to be recognized as an expense when incurred if the period of the asset recognition is one year or less, and amortized over the period of performance, if the period of the asset recognition is greater than one year. Ciena expects to implement this standard using the modified retrospective approach whereby the cumulative effect at adoption will be presented as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The comparative information will not be restated and will continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Ciena is continuing to evaluate other possible impacts of the adoption of this ASU on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 ("ASU 2016-02") , Leases , which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leased assets and to provide additional disclosures. ASU 2016-02 is effective for Ciena beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Under current GAAP, the majority of Ciena’s leases for its properties are considered operating leases, and Ciena expects that the adoption of this ASU will require these leases to be classified as financing leases and to be recognized as assets and liabilities on Ciena’s balance sheet. Ciena is continuing to evaluate other possible impacts of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

Restructuring Costs (Tables)

Restructuring Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Activity and Balance of the Restructuring Liability Accounts	The following table sets forth the restructuring activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the three months ended January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Workforce reduction Consolidation of excess facilities Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ 1,291 $ 1,648 $ 2,939 Additional liability recorded 4,413 (1) 1,548 (2) 5,961 Cash payments (4,459 ) (1,282 ) (5,741 ) Balance at January 31, 2018 $ 1,245 $ 1,914 $ 3,159 Current restructuring liabilities $ 1,245 $ 590 $ 1,835 Non-current restructuring liabilities $ — $ 1,324 $ 1,324 (1) Reflects a global workforce reduction of approximately 100 employees during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 as part of a business optimization strategy to improve gross margin, constrain operating expense and redesign certain business processes. (2) Reflects unfavorable lease commitments in connection with a portion of facilities located in Petaluma, California. The following table sets forth the restructuring activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the three months ended January 31, 2017 (in thousands): Workforce reduction Consolidation of excess facilities Total Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 868 $ 1,970 $ 2,838 Additional liability recorded 2,008 387 2,395 Cash payments (2,512 ) (652 ) (3,164 ) Balance at January 31, 2017 $ 364 $ 1,705 $ 2,069 Current restructuring liabilities $ 364 $ 1,269 $ 1,633 Non-current restructuring liabilities $ — $ 436 $ 436

Interest and Other Income (Lo28

Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net	The components of interest and other income (loss), net, are as follows (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Interest income $ 2,444 $ 1,282 Gains (losses) on non-hedge designated foreign currency forward contracts (699 ) 1,024 Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) 13 (2,417 ) Other (183 ) 481 Interest and other income (loss), net $ 1,575 $ 370

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The significant components of DTA are as follows (in thousands): January 31, October 31, 2018 2017 Deferred tax assets: Reserves and accrued liabilities $ 36,706 $ 56,597 Depreciation and amortization 274,974 451,385 NOL and credit carry forward 560,603 803,622 Other 18,224 29,398 Gross deferred tax assets 890,507 1,341,002 Valuation allowance (151,061 ) (185,898 ) Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance $ 739,446 $ 1,155,104

Short-Term and Long-Term Inve30

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments	As of the dates indicated, investments are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value U.S. government obligations: Included in short-term investments $ 239,404 $ — (530 ) $ 238,874 Included in long-term investments 59,313 — (162 ) 59,151 $ 298,717 $ — $ (692 ) $ 298,025 Commercial paper: Included in short-term investments $ 39,868 1 — $ 39,869 $ 39,868 $ 1 $ — $ 39,869 October 31, 2017 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value U.S. government obligations: Included in short-term investments $ 249,498 $ — $ (305 ) $ 249,193 Included in long-term investments 49,910 — (127 ) 49,783 $ 299,408 $ — $ (432 ) $ 298,976 Commercial paper: Included in short-term investments $ 29,939 1 — $ 29,940 $ 29,939 $ 1 $ — $ 29,940
Schedule of Legal Maturities of Debt Investments	The following table summarizes the final legal maturities of debt investments at January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Less than one year $ 279,272 $ 278,743 Due in 1-2 years 59,313 59,151 $ 338,585 $ 337,894

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of the Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Recorded on a Recurring Basis	As of the date indicated, the following table summarizes the assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 521,698 $ — $ — $ 521,698 U.S. government obligations — 298,025 — 298,025 Commercial paper — 69,810 — 69,810 Foreign currency forward contracts — 3,730 — 3,730 Forward starting interest rate swaps — 4,117 — 4,117 Total assets measured at fair value $ 521,698 $ 375,682 $ — $ 897,380 Liabilities: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 October 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 511,355 $ — $ — $ 511,355 U.S. government obligations — 298,976 — 298,976 Commercial paper — 89,865 — 89,865 Foreign currency forward contracts — 227 — 227 Forward starting interest rate swaps — 218 — 218 Total assets measured at fair value $ 511,355 $ 389,286 $ — $ 900,641 Liabilities: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities as Presented on Ciena's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	As of the date indicated, the assets and liabilities above are presented on Ciena’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents $ 521,698 $ 29,941 $ — $ 551,639 Short-term investments — 278,743 — 278,743 Prepaid expenses and other — 3,730 — 3,730 Long-term investments — 59,151 — 59,151 Other long-term assets — 4,117 — 4,117 Total assets measured at fair value $ 521,698 $ 375,682 $ — $ 897,380 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,415 $ — $ 2,415 October 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Cash equivalents $ 511,355 $ 59,925 $ — $ 571,280 Short-term investments — 279,133 — 279,133 Prepaid expenses and other — 227 — 227 Long-term investments — 49,783 — 49,783 Other long-term assets — 218 — 218 Total assets measured at fair value $ 511,355 $ 389,286 $ — $ 900,641 Liabilities: Accrued liabilities $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,129 $ — $ 2,129

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	As of the dates indicated, inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Raw materials $ 47,710 $ 52,898 Work-in-process 16,444 18,623 Finished goods 176,426 185,488 Deferred cost of goods sold 64,445 61,340 305,025 318,349 Provision for excess and obsolescence (49,774 ) (51,206 ) $ 255,251 $ 267,143

Accrued Liabilities and Other33

Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	As of the dates indicated, accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations are comprised of the following (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits (1) $ 68,526 $ 113,272 Warranty 42,526 42,456 Vacation 39,628 39,778 Capital lease obligations 3,934 3,772 Interest payable 4,867 3,612 Other 108,683 120,044 $ 268,164 $ 322,934 (1) Reduction is primarily due to the timing of bonus payments to employees under Ciena's annual cash incentive compensation plan.
Schedule of Accrued Warranties	The following table summarizes the activity in Ciena’s accrued warranty for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): Three Months Ended January 31, Beginning Balance Current Period Provisions (1) Settlements Ending Balance 2017 $ 52,324 553 (4,225 ) $ 48,652 2018 $ 42,456 4,657 (4,587 ) $ 42,526 (1) As a result of lower than expected actual failure rates, Ciena adjusted its fiscal 2017 provision for warranty. These adjustments for previous years provisions had the effect of reducing warranty provision by $3.6 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017 .

Accumulated Other Comprehensi34

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income ("AOCI") for the three months ended January 31, 2018 : Unrealized Loss on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain on Forward Cumulative Foreign Currency Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Contracts Starting Interest Rate Swap Translation Adjustment Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ (451 ) $ (1,386 ) $ 218 $ (9,398 ) $ (11,017 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (261 ) 1,624 3,479 8,202 13,044 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — (71 ) 419 — 348 Balance at January 31, 2018 $ (712 ) $ 167 $ 4,116 $ (1,196 ) $ 2,375 The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI for the three months ended January 31, 2017 : Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Forward Cumulative Foreign Currency Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Contracts Starting Interest Rate Swap Translation Adjustment Total Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 139 $ (1,091 ) $ (5,967 ) $ (17,410 ) $ (24,329 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (249 ) 1,031 4,044 490 5,316 Amounts reclassified from AOCI — 394 448 — 842 Balance at January 31, 2017 $ (110 ) $ 334 $ (1,475 ) $ (16,920 ) $ (18,171 )

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Convertible Notes	The net carrying values of Ciena's outstanding convertible notes payable was comprised of the following for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): January 31, 2018 October 31, 2017 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,125 $ 61,071 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New) 287,627 287,221 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 196,333 194,717 $ 545,085 $ 543,009 The net carrying value of Ciena's Term Loan due January 30, 2022 (the "2022 Term Loan") was comprised of the following for the fiscal periods indicated (in thousands): January 31, 2018 October 31, 2017 Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 392,269 $ 392,972 The following table sets forth, in thousands, the net carrying value and the estimated fair value of Ciena’s outstanding issues of convertible notes as of January 31, 2018 : January 31, 2018 Net Carrying Value Fair Value (1) 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,125 $ 71,778 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (New) 287,627 338,247 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 196,333 246,281 $ 545,085 $ 656,306 (1) The convertible notes were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Ciena estimates the fair value of its outstanding convertible notes using a market approach based on observable inputs, such as current market transactions involving comparable securities. The following table sets forth the carrying value and the estimated fair value of Ciena's 2022 Term Loan (in thousands): January 31, 2018 Carrying Value Fair Value (1) Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 392,269 $ 397,993 (1) Ciena's term loan is categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Ciena estimated the fair value of its 2022 Term Loan using a market approach based upon observable inputs, such as current market transactions involving comparable securities.
Schedule of Debt Details	The principal balance, unamortized debt discount, deferred debt issuance costs and net carrying value of the liability and equity components of Ciena's outstanding issues of convertible notes were as follows as of January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Liability Component Equity Component Principal Balance Unamortized Debt Discount Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Value Net Carrying Value 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (Original) $ 61,270 $ — $ (145 ) $ 61,125 $ — 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes, due October 15, 2018 (New) $ 288,730 $ (423 ) $ (680 ) $ 287,627 $ — 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 (1) $ 205,906 $ (8,692 ) $ (881 ) $ 196,333 $ 43,131 (1) Includes accretion of principal at a rate of 1.85% per year The principal balance, unamortized debt discount, deferred debt issuance costs and net carrying value of the liability components of Ciena's 2022 Term Loan were as follows as of January 31, 2018 (in thousands): Principal Balance Unamortized Debt Discount Deferred Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Value Term Loan Payable due January 30, 2022 $ 397,000 $ (1,808 ) $ (2,923 ) $392,269

Earnings Per Share Calculation

Earnings Per Share Calculation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	Quarter Ended January 31, Numerator 2018 2017 Net income (loss) $ (473,363 ) $ 3,861 Quarter Ended January 31, Denominator 2018 2017 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 143,922 140,682 Add: Shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units and issuable under employee stock purchase plan — 1,502 Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding 143,922 142,184 Quarter Ended January 31, EPS 2018 2017 Basic EPS $ (3.29 ) $ 0.03 Diluted EPS $ (3.29 ) $ 0.03
Schedule of Weighted Average Shares Excluded From Calculation of Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS	The following table summarizes the weighted average shares excluded from the calculation of the denominator for Diluted EPS due to their anti-dilutive effect for the periods indicated (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Shares underlying stock options and restricted stock units 3,414 1,556 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2017 — 5,564 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original) 3,038 17,355 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New) (1) 691 — 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020 9,198 9,198 Total shares excluded due to anti-dilutive effect 16,341 33,673 (1) Since Ciena intends, upon any conversion of the outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (New Notes), to settle the principal amount thereof in cash, Ciena uses the treasury stock method for calculating any potential dilutive effect of the conversion spread on diluted net income per share, if applicable. The 14.3 million shares underlying the New Notes will have a dilutive impact on diluted net income per share of common stock when the average market price of Ciena common stock for a given period exceeds the conversion price of $20.17 per share for the New Notes. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018 , the average market price of Ciena common stock was $21.19 and, as such, the New Notes are dilutive by the conversion spread, or 0.7 million shares.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Repurchase Program	A summary of the stock repurchase program, reported based on trade date, is summarized as follows: Shares Repurchased Weighted-Average Price per Share Amount Repurchased (in thousands) Cumulative balance at October 31, 2017 — $ — $ — Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program 262,487 21.92 5,755 Cumulative balance at January 31, 2018 262,487 $ 21.92 $ 5,755

Share-Based Compensation Expe38

Share-Based Compensation Expense (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Product costs $ 672 $ 561 Service costs 625 628 Share-based compensation expense included in cost of sales 1,297 1,189 Research and development 3,255 3,209 Sales and marketing 3,328 2,873 General and administrative 4,474 5,453 Share-based compensation expense included in operating expense 11,057 11,535 Share-based compensation expense capitalized in inventory, net 39 101 Total share-based compensation $ 12,393 $ 12,825

Segments and Entity-Wide Disc39

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Revenue	The table below (in thousands) sets forth Ciena’s segment revenue for the respective periods: Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Revenue: Networking Platforms Converged Packet Optical $ 427,401 $ 417,750 Packet Networking 68,632 72,194 Total Networking Platforms 496,033 489,944 Software and Software-Related Services Software Platforms 29,576 17,049 Software-Related Services 23,911 22,331 Total Software and Software-Related Services 53,487 39,380 Global Services Maintenance Support and Training 55,958 54,990 Installation and Deployment 30,016 27,919 Consulting and Network Design 10,641 9,264 Total Global Services 96,615 92,173 Consolidated revenue $ 646,135 $ 621,497
Schedule of Segment Profit (Loss) and the Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income (Loss)	The table below (in thousands) sets forth Ciena’s segment profit and the reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss) during the respective periods indicated: Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 Segment profit: Networking Platforms $ 88,569 $ 113,747 Software and Software-Related Services 23,635 7,700 Global Services 41,037 35,469 Total segment profit 153,241 156,916 Less: Non-performance operating expenses Selling and marketing 88,515 85,002 General and administrative 38,406 35,864 Amortization of intangible assets 3,623 14,551 Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs 5,961 2,395 Add: Other non-performance financial items Interest expense and other income (loss), net (12,159 ) (14,833 ) Less: Provision for income taxes 477,940 410 Consolidated net income (loss) $ (473,363 ) $ 3,861
Schedule of Ciena's Geographic Distribution of Revenue and Long-Lived Assets	For the periods below, Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, building, furniture and fixtures was as follows (in thousands): January 31, October 31, Canada $ 212,142 $ 203,491 United States 86,836 90,482 Other International 19,857 14,492 Total $ 318,835 $ 308,465
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments	For the periods below, customers accounting for at least 10% of Ciena’s revenue were as follows (in thousands): Quarter Ended January 31, 2018 2017 AT&T $ 90,645 $ 96,437 Verizon 68,445 73,089 Total $ 159,090 $ 169,526

Interim Financial Statements (D

Interim Financial Statements (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Fiscal year	52 or 53-week fiscal year

Recent Accounting Pronounceme41

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment	$ 62,123
Retained earnings
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment	61,291
Retained earnings | ASU 2016-09, Excess tax benefit component
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment	62,100
Retained earnings | ASU 2016-09, Forfeiture rate component
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment	$ 800

Restructuring Costs (Details)

Restructuring Costs (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)employee	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)
Activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$ 2,939	$ 2,838
Additional liability recorded	5,961	2,395
Cash payments	(5,741)	(3,164)
Balance at end of period	3,159	2,069
Current restructuring liabilities	1,835	1,633
Non-current restructuring liabilities	$ 1,324	436
Workforce reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employee reduction | employee	100
Activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,291	868
Additional liability recorded	4,413	2,008
Cash payments	(4,459)	(2,512)
Balance at end of period	1,245	364
Current restructuring liabilities	1,245	364
Non-current restructuring liabilities	0	0
Consolidation of excess facilities
Activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts
Balance at beginning of period	1,648	1,970
Additional liability recorded	1,548	387
Cash payments	(1,282)	(652)
Balance at end of period	1,914	1,705
Current restructuring liabilities	590	1,269
Non-current restructuring liabilities	$ 1,324	$ 436

Interest and Other Income (Lo43

Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 2,444	$ 1,282
Gains (losses) on non-hedge designated foreign currency forward contracts	(699)	1,024
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	13	(2,417)
Other	(183)	481
Interest and other income (loss), net	$ 1,575	$ 370

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Provisional tax expense	$ 477,900
Remeasurement of net DTA	431,300
U.S. transition tax	45,600
Unrecognized deferred income tax liability	22,000
Cumulative adjustment			$ 62,123
Deferred tax asset, net	739,446		1,155,104
Valuation allowance	$ 151,061		185,898
Scenario, Forecast
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Blended federal tax rate		23.40%
Retained earnings
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment			61,291
ASU 2016-09, Excess tax benefit component
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset, net			62,100
ASU 2016-09, Excess tax benefit component | Retained earnings
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Cumulative adjustment			$ 62,100

Income Taxes - Significant Comp

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Reserves and accrued liabilities	$ 36,706	$ 56,597
Depreciation and amortization	274,974	451,385
NOL and credit carry forward	560,603	803,622
Other	18,224	29,398
Gross deferred tax assets	890,507	1,341,002
Valuation allowance	(151,061)	(185,898)
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance	$ 739,446	$ 1,155,104

Short-Term and Long-Term Inve46

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 338,585
Estimated Fair Value	337,894
U.S. government obligations
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	298,717	$ 299,408
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(692)	(432)
Estimated Fair Value	298,025	298,976
U.S. government obligations | Included in short-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	239,404	249,498
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(530)	(305)
Estimated Fair Value	238,874	249,193
U.S. government obligations | Included in long-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	59,313	49,910
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(162)	(127)
Estimated Fair Value	59,151	49,783
Commercial paper
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	39,868	29,939
Gross Unrealized Gains	1	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	39,869	29,940
Commercial paper | Included in short-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	39,868	29,939
Gross Unrealized Gains	1	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value	$ 39,869	$ 29,940

Short-Term and Long-Term Inve47

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments - Legal Maturities of Debt Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)
Amortized Cost
Less than one year	$ 279,272
Due in 1-2 years	59,313
Amortized Cost	338,585
Estimated Fair Value
Less than one year	278,743
Due in 1-2 years	59,151
Estimated Fair Value	$ 337,894

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Assets:
U.S. government obligations	$ 337,894
Fair value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Money market funds	521,698	$ 511,355
U.S. government obligations	298,025	298,976
Commercial paper	69,810	89,865
Foreign currency forward contracts	3,730	227
Forward starting interest rate swaps	4,117	218
Total assets measured at fair value	897,380	900,641
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	2,415	2,129
Total liabilities measured at fair value	2,415	2,129
Fair value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets:
Money market funds	521,698	511,355
U.S. government obligations	0	0
Commercial paper	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Forward starting interest rate swaps	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	521,698	511,355
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0	0
Fair value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Assets:
Money market funds	0	0
U.S. government obligations	298,025	298,976
Commercial paper	69,810	89,865
Foreign currency forward contracts	3,730	227
Forward starting interest rate swaps	4,117	218
Total assets measured at fair value	375,682	389,286
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	2,415	2,129
Total liabilities measured at fair value	2,415	2,129
Fair value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Assets:
Money market funds	0	0
U.S. government obligations	0	0
Commercial paper	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Forward starting interest rate swaps	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	0	0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

- Condensed Consolidated Balanc

- Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - Fair value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Assets:
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 897,380	$ 900,641
Liabilities:
Total liabilities measured at fair value	2,415	2,129
Cash equivalents
Assets:
Cash equivalents	551,639	571,280
Short-term investments
Assets:
Short-term investments	278,743	279,133
Prepaid expenses and other
Assets:
Prepaid expenses and other	3,730	227
Long-term investments
Assets:
Long-term investments	59,151	49,783
Other long-term assets
Assets:
Other long-term assets	4,117	218
Accrued liabilities
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	2,415	2,129
Level 1
Assets:
Total assets measured at fair value	521,698	511,355
Liabilities:
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0	0
Level 1 | Cash equivalents
Assets:
Cash equivalents	521,698	511,355
Level 1 | Short-term investments
Assets:
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Prepaid expenses and other
Assets:
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0
Level 1 | Long-term investments
Assets:
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Other long-term assets
Assets:
Other long-term assets	0	0
Level 1 | Accrued liabilities
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Assets:
Total assets measured at fair value	375,682	389,286
Liabilities:
Total liabilities measured at fair value	2,415	2,129
Level 2 | Cash equivalents
Assets:
Cash equivalents	29,941	59,925
Level 2 | Short-term investments
Assets:
Short-term investments	278,743	279,133
Level 2 | Prepaid expenses and other
Assets:
Prepaid expenses and other	3,730	227
Level 2 | Long-term investments
Assets:
Long-term investments	59,151	49,783
Level 2 | Other long-term assets
Assets:
Other long-term assets	4,117	218
Level 2 | Accrued liabilities
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	2,415	2,129
Level 3
Assets:
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0	0
Level 3 | Cash equivalents
Assets:
Cash equivalents	0	0
Level 3 | Short-term investments
Assets:
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 3 | Prepaid expenses and other
Assets:
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0
Level 3 | Long-term investments
Assets:
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 3 | Other long-term assets
Assets:
Other long-term assets	0	0
Level 3 | Accrued liabilities
Liabilities:
Accrued liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017
Inventories
Raw materials	$ 47,710		$ 52,898
Work-in-process	16,444		18,623
Finished goods	176,426		185,488
Deferred cost of goods sold	64,445		61,340
Inventories before provision	305,025		318,349
Provision for excess and obsolescence	(49,774)		(51,206)
Total inventories	255,251		$ 267,143
Provisions	$ 6,804	$ 5,431

Accrued Liabilities and Other51

Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Accrued liabilities
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	$ 68,526	$ 113,272
Warranty	42,526	42,456	$ 48,652	$ 52,324
Vacation	39,628	39,778
Capital lease obligations	3,934	3,772
Interest payable	4,867	3,612
Other	108,683	120,044
Total accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations	$ 268,164	$ 322,934

Accrued Liabilities and Other52

Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations - Accrued Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 42,456	$ 52,324
Current Period Provisions	4,657	553
Settlements	(4,587)	(4,225)
Ending balance	$ 42,526	48,652
Adjustment on prior year provisions		$ (3,600)

Derivative Instruments (Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Foreign Currency Contracts | Designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset, notional amount	$ 187.3	$ 86.1
Derivative maturity (in months)	12 months
Foreign Currency Contracts | Not designated as hedging instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset, notional amount	$ 82.7	83.4
Derivative maturity (in months)	12 months
Interest Rate Swap One | Designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedging | Secured debt | Term Loan 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate swap fix	98.00%
Derivative, swaption interest rate	4.25%
Interest Rate Swap Two | Designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedging | Secured debt | Term Loan 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate swap fix	82.00%
Derivative, swaption interest rate	4.25%
Interest Rate Swap Three | Designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedging | Secured debt | Term Loan 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate swap fix	77.00%
Derivative, swaption interest rate	4.75%
Starting Interest Rate Swap | Designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedging | Secured debt | Term Loan 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset, notional amount	$ 388.6	$ 389.6

Accumulated Other Comprehensi54

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	$ 2,136,342
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	1,756,140
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	(11,017)	$ (24,329)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	13,044	5,316
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	348	842
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	2,375	(18,171)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on marketable securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	(451)	139
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(261)	(249)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	(712)	(110)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives | Foreign Currency Contracts
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	(1,386)	(1,091)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1,624	1,031
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	(71)	394
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	167	334
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivatives | Starting Interest Rate Swap
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	218	(5,967)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	3,479	4,044
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	419	448
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	4,116	(1,475)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income - beginning balance	(9,398)	(17,410)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	8,202	490
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income - ending balance	$ (1,196)	$ (16,920)

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt55

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017
Secured debt | Term Loan 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net	$ 2,923,000		$ 3,100,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense	200,000	$ 0
Convertible notes payable | Convertible senior notes due 2018 and 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net	1,700,000		$ 2,100,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense	$ 400,000	$ 500,000

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt -

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt - 2022 Term Loan Net Carry Value and Estimated Fair Value (Details) - Secured debt - Term Loan Payable due Jan 30, 2022 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 392,269	$ 392,972
Fair Value	$ 397,993

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt57

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt - 2022 Term Loan Debt Components (Details) - Secured debt - Term Loan 2022 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Balance	$ 397,000
Unamortized Debt Discount	(1,808)
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs	(2,923)	$ (3,100)
Net Carrying Value	$ 392,269	$ 392,972

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt58

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt - Outstanding Convertible Notes Payable Net Carry Value and Estimated Fair Value (Details) - Convertible notes payable - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net Carrying Value	$ 545,085	$ 543,009
Fair Value	656,306
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net Carrying Value	61,125	61,071
Fair Value	71,778
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net Carrying Value	287,627	287,221
Fair Value	338,247
4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net Carrying Value	196,333	$ 194,717
Fair Value	$ 246,281

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt59

Short-Term and Long-Term Debt - Outstanding Convertible Notes Payable Debt Components (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	3.75%
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	3.75%
4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	4.00%
Convertible notes payable | 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Balance	$ 61,270
Unamortized Debt Discount	0
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs	(145)
Net Carrying Value	61,125
Equity component, Net carrying value	0
Convertible notes payable | 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Balance	288,730
Unamortized Debt Discount	(423)
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs	(680)
Net Carrying Value	287,627
Equity component, Net carrying value	0
Convertible notes payable | 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Balance	205,906
Unamortized Debt Discount	(8,692)
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs	(881)
Net Carrying Value	196,333
Equity component, Net carrying value	$ 43,131
Accretion rate of principal amount	1.85%

Earnings Per Share Calculatio60

Earnings Per Share Calculation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$ (473,363)	$ 3,861
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	143,922	140,682
Add: Shares underlying outstanding stock options and restricted stock units and issuable under employee stock purchase plan	0	1,502
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	143,922	142,184
EPS
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$ (3.29)	$ 0.03
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ (3.29)	$ 0.03

Earnings Per Share Calculatio61

Earnings Per Share Calculation - Antidilutive Securities Excluded (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	16,341	33,673
Common stock average market price (in dollars per share)	$ 21.19
0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)			0.875%
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	3.75%
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	3.75%
Shares of underlying Convertible Senior Notes due	14,300
Initial conversion price per share equivalent (in dollars per share)	$ 20.17
4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	4.00%
Shares underlying stock options and restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	3,414	1,556
Convertible Senior Notes | 0.875% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	0	5,564
Convertible Senior Notes | 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (Original)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	3,038	17,355
Convertible Senior Notes | 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due October 15, 2018 (New)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	691	0
Convertible Senior Notes | 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2020
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total excluded due to anti-dilutive effect (in shares)	9,198	9,198

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018	Dec. 07, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset, net	$ 739,446,000		$ 1,155,104,000
Effect of adoption of new accounting standards			62,123,000
Stock repurchase program authorized amount		$ 300,000,000
ASU 2016-09, Excess tax benefit component
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset, net			62,100,000
Retained earnings
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Effect of adoption of new accounting standards			61,291,000
Retained earnings | ASU 2016-09, Excess tax benefit component
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Effect of adoption of new accounting standards			62,100,000
Retained earnings | ASU 2016-09, Forfeiture rate component
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Effect of adoption of new accounting standards			$ 800,000

Stockholders' Equity - Summary

Stockholders' Equity - Summary of the Stock Repurchase Program (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Shares Repurchased
Cumulative balance at October 31, 2017 (in shares) | shares	0
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program (in shares) | shares	262,487
Cumulative balance at January 31, 2018 (in shares) | shares	262,487
Weighted-Average Price per Share
Cumulative balance at October 31, 2017 (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 0
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program (in USD per share) | $ / shares	21.92
Cumulative balance at January 31, 2018 (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 21.92
Amount Repurchased (in thousands)
Cumulative balance at October 31, 2017 | $	$ 0
Repurchase of common stock under the stock repurchase program | $	5,755
Cumulative balance at January 31, 2018 | $	$ 5,755

Share-Based Compensation Expe64

Share-Based Compensation Expense - Expense in Period (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense capitalized in inventory, net	$ 39	$ 101
Total share-based compensation	12,393	12,825
Cost of Sales
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	1,297	1,189
Product costs
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	672	561
Service costs
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	625	628
Operating Expense
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	11,057	11,535
Research and development
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	3,255	3,209
Sales and marketing
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	3,328	2,873
General and administrative
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4,474	$ 5,453

Share-Based Compensation Expe65

Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation	$ 100.1
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation	$ 0.1
Weighted-average period for recognition of share-based compensation (in years)	9 months 18 days
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation	$ 100
Weighted-average period for recognition of share-based compensation (in years)	1 year 8 months 12 days

Segments and Entity-Wide Disc66

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	$ 318,835		$ 308,465
Maintenance spares, net	43,700
Net revenue	646,135	$ 621,497
Networking Platforms
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	36,900
Net revenue	496,033	489,944
Software and Software-Related Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	59,600
Net revenue	53,487	39,380
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	86,836		$ 90,482
Net revenue	$ 383,400	$ 379,700

Segments and Entity-Wide Disc67

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures - Revenue, Profit (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 646,135	$ 621,497
Segment profit:
Operating income (loss)	16,736	19,104
Less: Non-performance operating expenses
Selling and marketing	88,515	85,002
General and administrative	38,406	35,864
Amortization of intangible assets	3,623	14,551
Significant asset impairments and restructuring costs	5,961	2,395
Add: Other non-performance financial items
Interest expense and other income (loss), net	(12,159)	(14,833)
Less: Provision for income taxes	477,940	410
Net income (loss)	(473,363)	3,861
Networking Platforms
Revenue:
Revenue	496,033	489,944
Networking Platforms | Converged Packet Optical
Revenue:
Revenue	427,401	417,750
Networking Platforms | Packet Networking
Revenue:
Revenue	68,632	72,194
Software and Software-Related Services
Revenue:
Revenue	53,487	39,380
Software and Software-Related Services | Software Platforms
Revenue:
Revenue	29,576	17,049
Software and Software-Related Services | Software-Related Services
Revenue:
Revenue	23,911	22,331
Global Services
Revenue:
Revenue	96,615	92,173
Global Services | Maintenance Support and Training
Revenue:
Revenue	55,958	54,990
Global Services | Installation and Deployment
Revenue:
Revenue	30,016	27,919
Global Services | Consulting and Network Design
Revenue:
Revenue	10,641	9,264
Operating Segments
Segment profit:
Operating income (loss)	153,241	156,916
Operating Segments | Networking Platforms
Segment profit:
Operating income (loss)	88,569	113,747
Operating Segments | Software and Software-Related Services
Segment profit:
Operating income (loss)	23,635	7,700
Operating Segments | Global Services
Segment profit:
Operating income (loss)	$ 41,037	$ 35,469

Segments and Entity-Wide Disc68

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures - Geographic Distribution of Equipment, Building, Furniture and Fixtures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	$ 318,835	$ 308,465
Canada
Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	212,142	203,491
United States
Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	86,836	90,482
Other International
Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures
Equipment, building, furniture and fixtures, net	$ 19,857	$ 14,492

Segments and Entity-Wide Disc69

Segments and Entity-Wide Disclosures - Revenue by Major Customers (Details) - Customer concentration risk - Sales revenue, net - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 159,090	$ 169,526
AT&T
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	90,645	96,437
Verizon
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 68,445	$ 73,089

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018
PHILIPPINES | Customer concentration risk | Sales Revenue, Net
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	1.50%

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 05, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchases (in shares)		262,487
Stock repurchases		$ 5,755
Average price of shares repurchased (in USD per share)		$ 21.92
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchases (in shares)	611,514
Stock repurchases	$ 13,800
Average price of shares repurchased (in USD per share)	$ 22.52
Stock Repurchase Program, amount remaining	$ 280,500