CIENCiena Corp

Insider trades (Form 4)

Directors, top managers and anyone owning more than 10% of a company must report every time they buy, sell or receive its shares, within two business days, on a Form 4. Here is what Ciena's insiders did over the last year, and what each kind of trade means.

Bought on the open market$00 trades by 0 people

Sold on the open market$17.2M22 trades by 10 people

Sales that were planned ahead91%made under a pre-set trading plan (Rule 10b5-1)

Filings read30the newest 30 of 125 in the last year

Buying and selling, month by month

Open-market trades only, by value. Tap a month.

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■ above the line: bought · ■ below: sold

Who traded

Person and role	Bought	Sold	Shares held after
Gary B SmithChief executive (President & CEO) · Director	–	$6.4M	222.5K
David M RothensteinEVP & Chief Strategy Officer	–	$2.8M	172.9K
Marc D. GraffChief financial officer (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)	–	$2.2M	103.4K
Thomas Michael NevensDirector	–	$1.3M	3.5K
Bruce L. ClaflinDirector	–	$1.0M	8.3K
Jason PhippsEVP & Chief Customer Officer	–	$933.8K	57.4K
Brodie GageEVP & Chief Product & Tech	–	$802.7K	34.1K
Sheela KosarajuChief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)	–	$746.3K	84.1K
Joseph CumelloEVP & General Mgr.	–	$568.6K	39.6K
Dino DiPernaEVP & Chief R&D Officer	–	$476.9K	36.6K
Grant HoffmanEVP & Chief Supply	–	–	6.3K

Every trade (59)

Nov 2, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $298.16 = $880.2Kowns 222,503 after
Nov 1, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxMarc D. Graff · Chief financial officer (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−3,759 sharesat $320.72 = $1.2Mowns 103,377 after
Oct 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product & TechInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−1,200 sharesat $344.08 = $412.9Kowns 34,073 after
Oct 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−445 sharesat $344.08 = $153.1Kowns 36,628 after
Oct 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−445 sharesat $350.00 = $155.8Kowns 36,183 after
Oct 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $348.02 = $1.0Mowns 225,455 after
Oct 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,500 sharesat $348.06 = $870.2Kowns 172,881 after
Oct 1, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $369.66 = $1.1Mowns 228,407 after
Oct 1, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadMarc D. Graff · Chief financial officer (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−97 sharesat $355.19 = $34.5Kowns 107,136 after
Oct 1, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,101 sharesat $355.19 = $746.3Kowns 84,065 after
Oct 1, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJason Phipps · EVP & Chief Customer OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,629 sharesat $355.19 = $933.8Kowns 57,388 after
Sep 25, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−1,586 sharesat $358.52 = $568.6Kowns 39,570 after
Sep 24, 2026Sold shares on the open marketHeld indirectly (trust, family…)Bruce L. Claflin · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,857 sharesat $355.91 = $1.0Mowns 8,279 after
Sep 24, 2026Gave shares away (gift)Thomas Michael Nevens · DirectorA gift, often to family or charity. No money changes hands. Form 4−2,797 sharesno price (not a sale)owns 3,492 after
Sep 23, 2026Sold shares on the open marketThomas Michael Nevens · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−3,738 sharesat $359.04 = $1.3Mowns 6,289 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−441 sharesat $348.80 = $153.8Kowns 42,431 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−182 sharesat $348.80 = $63.5Kowns 42,249 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−582 sharesat $348.80 = $203.0Kowns 41,667 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−180 sharesat $348.80 = $62.8Kowns 41,487 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJoseph Cumello · EVP & General Mgr.When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−331 sharesat $348.80 = $115.5Kowns 41,156 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−204 sharesat $348.80 = $71.2Kowns 38,922 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−444 sharesat $348.80 = $154.9Kowns 38,478 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−730 sharesat $348.80 = $254.6Kowns 37,748 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−428 sharesat $348.80 = $149.3Kowns 37,320 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−247 sharesat $348.80 = $86.2Kowns 37,073 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxGrant Hoffman · EVP & Chief SupplyWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−170 sharesat $348.80 = $59.3Kowns 6,347 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−204 sharesat $348.80 = $71.2Kowns 37,003 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−442 sharesat $348.80 = $154.2Kowns 36,561 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−669 sharesat $348.80 = $233.3Kowns 35,892 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−388 sharesat $348.80 = $135.3Kowns 35,504 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−231 sharesat $348.80 = $80.6Kowns 35,273 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−2,985 sharesat $348.80 = $1.0Mowns 237,141 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−3,102 sharesat $348.80 = $1.1Mowns 234,039 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−1,743 sharesat $348.80 = $608.0Kowns 232,296 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−937 sharesat $348.80 = $326.8Kowns 231,359 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−679 sharesat $348.80 = $236.8Kowns 177,052 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−204 sharesat $348.80 = $71.2Kowns 176,848 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−811 sharesat $348.80 = $282.9Kowns 176,037 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−436 sharesat $348.80 = $152.1Kowns 175,601 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−220 sharesat $348.80 = $76.7Kowns 175,381 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJason Phipps · EVP & Chief Customer OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−735 sharesat $348.80 = $256.4Kowns 61,647 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJason Phipps · EVP & Chief Customer OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−859 sharesat $348.80 = $299.6Kowns 60,788 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJason Phipps · EVP & Chief Customer OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−503 sharesat $348.80 = $175.4Kowns 60,285 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxJason Phipps · EVP & Chief Customer OfficerWhen share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−268 sharesat $348.80 = $93.5Kowns 60,017 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−156 sharesat $348.80 = $54.4Kowns 87,925 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−691 sharesat $348.80 = $241.0Kowns 87,234 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−549 sharesat $348.80 = $191.5Kowns 86,685 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−330 sharesat $348.80 = $115.1Kowns 86,355 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxSheela Kosaraju · Chief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−189 sharesat $348.80 = $65.9Kowns 86,166 after
Sep 20, 2026Shares kept back to pay taxMarc D. Graff · Chief financial officer (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)When share pay vests, the company keeps some shares to cover the tax bill. Not a decision to sell. Form 4−286 sharesat $348.80 = $99.8Kowns 107,233 after
Sep 16, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−249 sharesat $350.00 = $87.2Kowns 39,126 after
Sep 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President & CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $330.18 = $974.7Kowns 240,126 after
Sep 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDavid M Rothenstein · EVP & Chief Strategy OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,500 sharesat $330.48 = $826.2Kowns 177,731 after
Sep 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadBrodie Gage · EVP & Chief Product &Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−1,200 sharesat $324.86 = $389.8Kowns 37,207 after
Sep 15, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDino DiPerna · EVP & Chief R&D OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−249 sharesat $324.86 = $80.9Kowns 39,375 after
Sep 1, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President, CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $362.90 = $1.1Mowns 243,078 after
Aug 17, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadGary B Smith · Chief executive (President, CEO) · DirectorInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,952 sharesat $447.78 = $1.3Mowns 246,030 after
Aug 14, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadMarc D. Graff · Chief financial officer (SVP & Chief Financial Officer)Insiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−4,995 sharesat $430.72 = $2.2Mowns 107,519 after
Aug 14, 2026Sold shares on the open marketPlanned aheadDavid M Rothenstein · SVP and Chief Strategy OfficerInsiders sell for many reasons: paying taxes, buying a house, spreading their savings. Many sales are planned months ahead. Form 4−2,500 sharesat $438.10 = $1.1Mowns 180,231 after

Read straight from the Form 4 filings Ciena's directors, top managers and large owners sent to the SEC. Insiders sell for many reasons: taxes, diversifying, planned sales. Buying with their own money is rarer. None of this says whether to buy or sell the shares.

Finding insider trades…Reading each Form 4…Adding them up…

Who traded

Person and role	Bought	Sold	Shares held after
Gary B SmithChief executive (President & CEO) · Director	–	$6.4M	222.5K
David M RothensteinEVP & Chief Strategy Officer	–	$2.8M	172.9K
Marc D. GraffChief financial officer (EVP & Chief Financial Officer)	–	$2.2M	103.4K
Thomas Michael NevensDirector	–	$1.3M	3.5K
Bruce L. ClaflinDirector	–	$1.0M	8.3K
Jason PhippsEVP & Chief Customer Officer	–	$933.8K	57.4K
Brodie GageEVP & Chief Product & Tech	–	$802.7K	34.1K
Sheela KosarajuChief lawyer (EVP & Chief Legal Officer)	–	$746.3K	84.1K
Joseph CumelloEVP & General Mgr.	–	$568.6K	39.6K
Dino DiPernaEVP & Chief R&D Officer	–	$476.9K	36.6K
Grant HoffmanEVP & Chief Supply	–	–	6.3K