CIENA CORP (CIEN) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 24 corporate insiders have executed 1154 transactions totaling $95.0M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$95.0M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 15, 2026 involved a sale of 382 shares valued at $94.1K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for CIEN in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for CIEN in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for CIEN is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$95.0M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at CIENA CORP (CIEN) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 24 insiders are actively trading CIEN stock, having executed 1154 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Gary B. Smith (Executive), who has made 185 transactions totaling $92.0M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Kosaraju Sheela | SVP and General Counsel | Sale | 382 | $246.23 | $94.1K | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Phipps Jason | SVP Global Sales and Marketing | Sale | 21,383 | $247.89 | $5.3M | Large |
| Jan 15, 2026 | B. Smith Gary | Executive | Sale | 2,993 | $247.65 | $741.2K | Large |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Gallagher Patrick | Executive | Sale | 11,618 | $227.45 | $2.6M | Large |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Cumello Joseph | SVP, General Mgr. Blue Planet | Sale | 11,929 | $229.82 | $2.7M | Large |
| Jan 9, 2026 | M. Rothenstein David | SVP and Chief Strategy Officer | Sale | 2,500 | $219.28 | $548.2K | Large |
| Jan 5, 2026 | B. Smith Gary | Executive | Sale | 83,552 | $229.44 | $19.2M | Large |
| Dec 22, 2025 | B. Smith Gary | Executive | Sale | 6,800 | $233.46 | $1.6M | Large |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 269 | $230.34 | $62.0K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 332 | $230.34 | $76.5K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 582 | $230.34 | $134.1K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 182 | $230.34 | $41.9K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 441 | $230.34 | $101.6K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 1,117 | $230.34 | $257.3K | |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Cumello Joseph | Executive | Payment | 1,589 | $230.34 | $366.0K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 301 | $95.0M | 54.5% |
Payment(F) | 712 | $79.2M | 45.4% |
Disposition(D) | 1 | $83.5K | 0.0% |
Award(A) | 116 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 8 | $0 | 0.0% |
Exercise(M) | 16 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at CIENA CORP has increased, with 24 insiders executing 1154 transactions across all time. Total sales of $95.0M significantly outpace purchases of $0, resulting in a net outflow of $95.0M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.