Brocade Communications Systems Operating Income

The latest operating income for BRCD is $61M as of July 2017. That compares with $340M in the prior-year period — down 82.2% year over year. Investors often review this figure alongside Brocade Communications Systems's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, BRCD's operating income moved from $340M to $61M — a 82.2% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Brocade Communications Systems's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

A operating income figure of $61M for BRCD is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting BRCD's operating income ($61M), review year-over-year change from $340M, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.