Ciena CEO Sells Shares Worth $1.3 Million
Gary B. Smith, President and CEO of Ciena Corporation (CIEN), sold 2,952 shares on August 17, 2026, for approximately $1.3 million as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in October 2025. The transaction was disclosed via an SEC Form 4 filing and does not appear to be indicative of any negative sentiment toward the company's prospects. The CEO still holds around 246,030 shares directly, with a market value of approximately $109 million as of August 17, 2026. Insiders collectively own about 0.17% of Ciena’s outstanding stock based on the latest filings. Ciena remains in strong financial health, reporting TTM revenue of $5.6 billion and a net income of $438 million as of August 2026.
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Topics: Rule 10b5-1 plan SEC filing stock sale