Ciena Corporation filings document regulatory disclosures for a public networking-technology company focused on high-speed connectivity, optical systems, interconnects, automation software and services. Recent Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, investor presentation exhibits, material-event disclosures, material agreements, capital-structure matters and the completed acquisition of Nubis Communications.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings disclose governance matters, director elections, auditor ratification, advisory executive-compensation votes and related shareholder voting results. These records frame Ciena’s reporting around operating performance, corporate governance, ownership and compensation procedures, acquisition-related events and other formal disclosure obligations.
CIENA CORP (CIEN) reported that EVP & Chief Financial Officer Marc D. Graff had 286 shares of common stock withheld on September 20, 2026 to cover tax liabilities arising from a previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) award. The shares were valued at $348.80 per share for this withholding. Following this transaction, Graff directly holds 107,233 shares of CIENA common stock, which the company states include unvested RSUs. No transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
CIENA CORP (CIEN) reports that President & CEO and director Gary B. Smith sold 2,952 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 in an open-market transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated October 4, 2025. The weighted average sales price was $330.1789 per share, with individual trades between $320.8150 and $335.8150. Following this sale, Smith holds 240,126 shares directly, which include unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs).
CIENA CORP (CIEN) reports that EVP & Chief Strategy Officer David M. Rothenstein sold 2,500 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 in an open-market transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The weighted average sale price was $330.4833 per share, and he now holds 177,731 shares, which include unvested RSUs and PSUs.
CIENA CORP (CIEN) executive Gage Brodie, EVP & Chief Product, reported a sale of 1,200 shares of common stock on September 15, 2026 at $324.86 per share, in an open-market or private transaction. The sale was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan dated July 1, 2025 and modified December 23, 2025. Following this transaction, Brodie directly holds 37,207 shares, which include unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs).
CIENA CORP (CIEN) executive Dino DiPerna, EVP & Chief R&D Officer, reported open-market sales of company common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. He sold 249 shares on September 15, 2026 at $324.86 per share and 249 shares on September 16, 2026 at $350.00 per share. A footnote states that the shares reported on this Form 4 include unvested Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
CIENA CORPORATION (CIEN) received a notice that officer Dino DiPerna intends to sell 249 shares of common stock under Rule 144 through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, with an indicated aggregate market value of $87,150.00, with sales expected on or about September 16, 2026 on the NYSE.
The notice also lists DiPerna’s prior sales over the past three months, including 249 shares for $80,890.14 on September 15, 2026 and 782 shares for $351,235.30 on July 15, 2026.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) officer David Rothenstein filed a notice of proposed sale under Rule 144 for 2,500 shares of common stock, to be sold through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney with an aggregate market value of $799,100.00, and a noted issuer share count of 141,808,525.
The shares derive from restricted stock units that vested between March 20, 2021 and September 20, 2024, and the filing lists additional 10b5-1 sales of 2,500 shares on July 15, 2026 for $1,052,284.25 and 2,500 shares on August 14, 2026 for $1,095,250.00.
CIENA CORP (CIEN) received a notice that company officer Dino DiPerna intends to sell CIENA common stock under Rule 144. The planned sale covers 249 shares of common stock to be sold through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services, with a stated market value reference of $80,890.14 as of September 15, 2026.
The shares to be sold derive from restricted stock originally acquired from the issuer on June 20, 2026. Over the prior three months, DiPerna has reported separate sales of 782 shares of CIENA common stock for aggregate proceeds of $351,235.30, which must be aggregated under Rule 144 volume limits.
CIENA CORP (CIEN) has a beneficial holder, Brodie Gage, filing a notice of proposed sale of restricted or control securities under Rule 144. The notice covers a planned sale of 1,200 shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, referencing performance shares issued by the company.
The filing also lists prior Rule 144 sales by the same holder of 1,200 shares each on July 15, 2026 and August 17, 2026, with disclosed dollar amounts for those transactions.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) reported much stronger results for the quarter and nine months ended August 1, 2026, with revenue driven by cloud and AI-related demand and significant financing activity. Quarterly revenue was $1.67 billion, up 37% from a year earlier, and nine‑month revenue reached $4.67 billion, also up 36.6%. Quarterly net income rose to $266.4 million from $50.3 million, and nine‑month net income increased to $634.9 million from $103.8 million. Gross margin improved to 45.4% from 41.3% on better product mix, cost reductions, pricing optimization, and tariff recoveries.
Networking Platforms remained the core driver, with Optical Networking revenue up over 40% for both the quarter and year‑to‑date. Americas revenue grew over 40%, led by large cloud providers, and Ciena noted historically high backlog with orders significantly exceeding revenue. Operating expense grew more slowly than revenue, supporting much higher operating income. The company issued $2.88 billion of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031, used to repay a $1.14 billion term loan, fund a $988.4 million note hedge and $873.4 million warrants, and repurchase shares, ending the period with $2.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments.