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$CIEN

Ciena Corporation

XNYSTechnologyTelephone & Telegraph Apparatus

$415.55+1.64%+$6.72Prev $408.83LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CIEN up today? It is at $415.55 (+1.64%), and our scanner flagged it 170 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CIEN spikes, and full due diligence on CIEN — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$415.55
Change today
+1.64%
Previous close
$408.83
52-week range
$84.41 – $637.51
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$57.87B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
141.6M
SEC · as of 2026-05-29 · 69d
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
142K
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
4.0M
▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
2.4d
Avg daily volume
2.9M
Next earnings
Sep 3 · in 28d
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.0x
15m
1.1x
1h
0.7x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $CIEN up today?

1 alert today2.4x RVOL

CIEN is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on CIEN today, peaking at 2.4x its normal volume.

Likely catalystPriced share offering, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CIEN moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 142K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy14 analysts
Avg target $594.93(+43% upside)
Range $450 – $720
10 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

1 buys, 27 sells last 3 months (17/102 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Smith Gary B
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.2%249K$1.1M
at $379.81
Aug 3, 26
Graff Marc D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-14K
0.01% of company
sold 11%113K$5.4M
at $377.05
Aug 1, 26
Diperna Dino
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-782sold 1.9%40K$351K
at $449.15
Jul 15, 26
Gage Brodie
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 2.9%40K$539K
at $449.15
Jul 15, 26
Rothenstein David M
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.3%183K$1.1M
at $420.91
Jul 15, 26
Smith Gary B
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.2%252K$1.2M
at $421.10
Jul 15, 26
Smith Gary B
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.1%255K$1.4M
at $468.83
Jul 1, 26
Phipps Jason
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 4.0%62K$1.2M
at $466.20
Jul 1, 26
Graff Marc D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-126sold <0.1%127K$59K
at $466.20
Jul 1, 26
Kosaraju Sheela
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 2.2%88K$938K
at $466.20
Jul 1, 26
Cumello Joseph
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 3.6%43K$740K
at $466.33
Jun 26, 26
Graff Marc D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-126sold <0.1%127K$57K
at $449.36
Jun 24, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$CIEN Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish49Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 3 bearToday: +1.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CIEN Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1h ago 2.4× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.368x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET
at $398.44
Alert· 16h ago +2.7% vs EMA
CIEN 200EMA (15m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +2.71% above EMA · slope +0.79%
at $407.86
Alert· 19h ago +1.34%
$CIEN moved +1.34% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:52 PM ET
at $410.90
Alert· 22h ago +0.2% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.25% from 200 EMA at 1:09 PM ET
at $410.74
Alert· 22h ago 3.5× RVOL
CIEN hit 3.511x RVOL at 1:09 PM ET
at $410.74
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -0.11% from 200 EMA at 11:12 AM ET
at $409.80
Alert· 1d ago +1.35%
$CIEN moved +1.35% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:12 AM ET
at $409.80
Alert· 1d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -1.81% from 200 EMA at 10:56 AM ET
at $403.28
Alert· 1d ago 2.6× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.598x RVOL at 10:56 AM ET
at $403.28
Alert· 1d ago 2.2× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.214x RVOL at 10:08 AM ET
at $415.35
Alert· 1d ago -1.21%
$CIEN moved -1.21% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:52 AM ET
at $419.13
Alert· 1d ago -2.4% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -2.36% from 200 EMA at 9:22 AM ET
at $403.01
Alert· 1d ago -1.29%
$CIEN moved -1.29% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:22 AM ET
at $402.00
Alert· 1d ago 2.8× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.796x RVOL at 9:22 AM ET
at $403.01
Alert· 1d ago -1.7% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -1.66% from 200 EMA at 6:49 AM ET
at $407.05
Alert· 1d ago 2.6× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.653x RVOL at 6:49 AM ET
at $407.05
Alert· 1d ago +0.3% vs EMA
CIEN 200EMA (5m) Trending · 116 bars · L4 · +0.35% above EMA · slope +0.39%
at $408.00
Alert· 1d ago -0.9% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -0.86% from 200 EMA at 4:00 PM ET
at $411.13
Alert· 1d ago 30.2× RVOL
CIEN hit 30.212x RVOL at 4:00 PM ET
at $411.13
Alert· 1d ago +1.09%
$CIEN moved +1.09% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:57 PM ET
at $410.77
Alert· 1d ago 2.0× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:57 PM ET
at $410.77
Alert· 1d ago +0.1% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.10% from 200 EMA at 2:31 PM ET
at $415.48
Alert· 1d ago 2.0× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:31 PM ET
at $415.48
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -0.07% from 200 EMA at 1:46 PM ET
at $416.82
Alert· 1d ago 13.9× RVOL
CIEN hit 13.916x RVOL at 1:46 PM ET
at $416.82
News· The Motley Fool· 26d ago Neutral
Why Ciena Stock More Than Doubled in the First Half of 2026
News· Investing.com· 36d ago Bullish
The AI Boom Has a Second Act—And It’s Playing Out in Optics
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 44d ago Bullish
Fortrade Expands Its Instrument Range With New Shares Across AI, Networking, Space, and Advanced Materials
News· SEC EDGAR· 55d ago
Ciena Corporation Announces Pricing of Upsized Convertible Senior Notes
News· The Motley Fool· 57d ago Bearish
Why Ciena Stock Tumbled by Nearly 6% on Tuesday
News· The Motley Fool· 58d ago Bearish
Why Ciena Stock Stumbled Today
News· Benzinga· 58d ago Bearish
Nasdaq 100 Rallies Over 2% On Iran-Israel Ceasefire: Stock Market Today
News· SEC EDGAR· 59d ago
CIENA CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event

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CIEN stock FAQ

Why is $CIEN up today?

CIEN is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on CIEN today, peaking at 2.4x its normal volume.

What is the CIEN stock price today?

CIEN last traded at $415.55, up 1.64% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does CIEN report earnings?

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, September 3, 2026, about 28 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Where can I see live CIEN alerts?

The CIEN Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CIEN 170 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CIEN on?

CIEN (Ciena Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $57.87B in the TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS sector.

Is CIEN good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CIEN for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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