# Ciena Corp (CIEN)

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## Company

- Legal name: CIENA CORP
- Ticker: CIEN (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000936395
- Industry: Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (SIC 3661)
- Headquarters: Hanover, MD
- Fiscal year ends: October 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: ciena.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciena
- Next earnings date: Dec 10, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $4.8B for the fiscal year ended Nov 1, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 12, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/0001628280-25-056698-index.html
- Operating income: $197.5M for the fiscal year ended Nov 1, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 12, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/0001628280-25-056698-index.html
- Net income: $123.3M for the fiscal year ended Nov 1, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 12, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/0001628280-25-056698-index.html
- SG&A: $820.0M for the fiscal year ended Nov 1, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 12, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/0001628280-25-056698-index.html
- Employees: 9,080 as of Nov 1, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/cien-20251101.htm
- Shares outstanding: 141,808,525 as of Aug 28, 2026 (10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060361/0001628280-26-060361-index.html
- Auditor: Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, Baltimore, Maryland, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/cien-20251101.htm

## Business

We are a network technology company, providing hardware, software, and services to a wide range of network operators and enabling enhanced network capacity, service delivery, and automation. Our solutions support network traffic across a wide range of applications, including cloud, voice, video, data, and artificial intelligence (“AI”). Our network solutions are used globally by cloud providers, service providers, and other network operators across multiple industry verticals.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/cien-20251101.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | $4.8B | $197.5M | $123.3M | $820.0M |
| Nov 2, 2024 | $4.0B | $166.6M | $84.0M | $731.3M |
| Oct 28, 2023 | $4.4B | $357.5M | $254.8M | $706.1M |
| Oct 29, 2022 | $3.6B | $222.8M | $152.9M | $645.9M |
| Oct 30, 2021 | $3.6B | $495.4M | $500.2M | $634.1M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/ciena-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Gary B. Smith, President & CEO. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000103255326000041/0001032553-26-000041-index.htm
- Marc D. Graff, EVP & Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marcdgraff. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000208015726000013/0002080157-26-000013-index.htm
- Joseph Cumello, EVP & General Mgr.. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000196363826000013/0001963638-26-000013-index.htm
- Brodie Gage, EVP & Chief Product & Tech. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199882626000020/0001998826-26-000020-index.htm
- David M. Rothenstein, EVP & Chief Strategy Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-rothenstein-7b96649. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000144415726000026/0001444157-26-000026-index.htm
- Dino DiPerna, EVP & Chief R&D Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199846026000013/0001998460-26-000013-index.htm
- Grant Hoffman, EVP & Chief Supply. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/grantshoffman. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000214172026000002/0002141720-26-000002-index.htm
- Jason Phipps, EVP & Chief Customer Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jasonmphipps. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000169919326000008/0001699193-26-000008-index.htm
- Sheela Kosaraju, EVP & Chief Legal Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sheela-kosaraju-903555. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 22, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000196378126000012/0001963781-26-000012-index.htm
- Patrick T. Gallagher, Director. Source: 10-K filed Dec 12, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/cien-20251101.htm
- Bruce L. Claflin, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm
- Hassan M. Ahmed, Ph.D., Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm
- Joanne B. Olsen, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm
- Mary G. Puma, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm
- T. Michael Nevens, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Sep 3, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060245/cien-20260903.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 3.02, Unregistered sales of equity securities; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526267607/d118604d8k.htm
- Jun 8, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526260665/d125730d8k.htm
- Jun 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026040614/cien-20260604.htm
- Mar 31, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026022342/cien-20260326.htm
- Mar 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026015006/cien-20260305.htm
- Dec 11, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056425/cien-20251211.htm
- Dec 4, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025055133/cien-20251130.htm
- Oct 7, 2025: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025044494/cien-20251007.htm
- Sep 22, 2025: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025042266/cien-20250922.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Nov 2, 2026: Gary B. Smith (President & CEO) sold 2,952 shares, about $880,155. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000103255326000048/0001032553-26-000048-index.htm
- Oct 15, 2026: Brodie Gage (EVP & Chief Product & Tech) sold 1,200 shares, about $412,896. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199882626000023/0001998826-26-000023-index.htm
- Oct 15, 2026: Dino DiPerna (EVP & Chief R&D Officer) sold 890 shares, about $308,866. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199846026000016/0001998460-26-000016-index.htm
- Oct 15, 2026: David M. Rothenstein (EVP & Chief Strategy Officer) sold 2,500 shares, about $870,157. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000144415726000028/0001444157-26-000028-index.htm
- Oct 15, 2026: Gary B. Smith (President & CEO) sold 2,952 shares, about $1.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000103255326000045/0001032553-26-000045-index.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Gary B. Smith (President & CEO) sold 2,952 shares, about $1.1M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000103255326000043/0001032553-26-000043-index.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Marc D. Graff (EVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 97 shares, about $34,453. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000208015726000015/0002080157-26-000015-index.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Sheela Kosaraju (EVP & Chief Legal Officer) sold 2,101 shares, about $746,254. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000196378126000014/0001963781-26-000014-index.htm
- Oct 1, 2026: Jason Phipps (EVP & Chief Customer Officer) sold 2,629 shares, about $933,795. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000169919326000010/0001699193-26-000010-index.htm
- Sep 25, 2026: Joseph Cumello (EVP & General Mgr.) sold 1,586 shares, about $568,613. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000196363826000013/0001963638-26-000013-index.htm
- Sep 24, 2026: Bruce L. Claflin (Director) sold 2,857 shares, about $1.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000112329226001329/0001123292-26-001329-index.htm
- Sep 23, 2026: Thomas Michael Nevens (Director) sold 3,738 shares, about $1.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000125144526000004/0001251445-26-000004-index.htm
- Sep 16, 2026: Dino DiPerna (EVP & Chief R&D Officer) sold 498 shares, about $168,040. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199846026000011/0001998460-26-000011-index.htm
- Sep 15, 2026: Brodie Gage (EVP & Chief Product &) sold 1,200 shares, about $389,832. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000199882626000018/0001998826-26-000018-index.htm
- Sep 15, 2026: David M. Rothenstein (EVP & Chief Strategy Officer) sold 2,500 shares, about $826,200. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000144415726000024/0001444157-26-000024-index.htm

## What management said

- "Today’s outstanding financial performance demonstrates Ciena’s leadership in providing industry-leading, high-speed connectivity solutions as AI continues to drive compounding waves of network investment" Gary Smith, president and CEO, Ciena (8-K filed Sep 3, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060245/ex9912026q3earningspressre.htm
- "Our record fiscal third quarter results reflect Ciena’s ability to deliver increasingly profitable growth while positioning for future opportunities" Marc Graff, Ciena’s Chief Financial Officer (8-K filed Sep 3, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060245/ex9912026q3earningspressre.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Sep 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060245/cien-20260903.htm
- 10-K filed Dec 12, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828025056698/cien-20251101.htm
- 10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000162828026060361/cien-20260801.htm
- DEF 14A filed Feb 12, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/936395/000119312526047977/cien-20260212.htm

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