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OTHER BALANCE SHEET DETAILS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
May 02, 2026
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of 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):
May 2,
2026
November 1,
2025
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits (1)
$172,568 $281,542 
Warranty60,356 55,533 
Vacation36,010 33,708 
Foreign currency forward contracts6,693 6,314 
Interest payable5,992 6,101 
Finance lease liabilities5,069 4,741 
Income taxes payable659 10,729 
Other152,279 132,413 
 $439,626 $531,081 
(1) Reduction is primarily due to the timing of payments related to incentive compensation.
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
The following table summarizes the activity in Ciena’s accrued warranty for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Beginning BalanceCurrent Period ProvisionsSettlementsEnding Balance
Six Months Ended May 3, 2025
$55,267 10,714 (13,668)$52,313 
Six Months Ended May 2, 2026
$55,533 16,685 (11,862)$60,356