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$CIEN

Ciena Corporation

XNYSTechnologyTelephone & Telegraph Apparatus

$392.31-1.79%$7.16Prev $399.47LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CIEN down today? It is at $392.31 (-1.79%), and our scanner flagged it 262 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
$392.31
Change today
-1.79%
Previous close
$399.47
52-week range
$86.00 – $637.51
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$57.41B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
141.6M
SEC · as of 2026-05-29 · 83d
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
142K
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
3.7M
▼ -7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
1.6d
Avg daily volume
2.9M
Next earnings
Sep 3 · in 14d (before open)
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $CIEN down today?

3 alerts today3.9x 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 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CIEN today, peaking at 3.9x its normal volume.

Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 18, 2026 · yesterday
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 Buy13 analysts
Avg target $586.23(+49% upside)
Range $490 - $720
10 buy3 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

1 buys, 28 sells last 3 months (17/103 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Gage Brodie
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 3.0%38K$527K
at $439.24
Aug 17, 26
Smith Gary B
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.2%246K$1.3M
at $447.78
Aug 17, 26
Rothenstein David M
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 1.4%180K$1.1M
at $438.10
Aug 14, 26
Graff Marc D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5Ksold 4.4%108K$2.2M
at $430.72
Aug 14, 26
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

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

Bearish
Bearish39Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.8%👥 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· 7h ago 3.9× RVOL
CIEN hit 3.851x RVOL at 9:52 AM ET
at $390.00
Alert· 7h ago +0.1% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.08% from 200 EMA at 9:25 AM ET
at $398.58
Alert· 7h ago 3.5× RVOL
CIEN hit 3.455x RVOL at 9:25 AM ET
at $398.58
Alert· 8h ago -2.04%
$CIEN moved -2.04% in 1 min (Level 2) at 8:33 AM ET
at $392.02
Alert· 1d ago 7.8× RVOL
CIEN hit 7.788x RVOL at 2:37 PM ET
at $396.01
Alert· 1d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: -0.53% from 200 EMA at 2:07 PM ET
at $397.16
Alert· 1d ago 5.8× RVOL
CIEN hit 5.846x RVOL at 2:07 PM ET
at $397.16
Alert· 1d ago +1.01%
$CIEN moved +1.01% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:09 PM ET
at $395.61
Alert· 1d ago +1.47%
$CIEN moved +1.47% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:37 AM ET
at $400.11
Alert· 1d ago 2.3× RVOL
CIEN hit 2.253x RVOL at 10:37 AM ET
at $399.34
Alert· 1d ago 12.6× RVOL
CIEN hit 12.578x RVOL at 8:44 AM ET
at $416.00
Alert· 1d ago +1.3% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +1.30% from 200 EMA at 8:20 AM ET
at $407.00
Alert· 1d ago +1.29%
$CIEN moved +1.29% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:20 AM ET
at $407.00
Alert· 1d ago +3.29%
$CIEN moved +3.29% (~15m high-low range 3.29%) (Level 3) at 7:33 AM ET
at $408.89
Alert· 1d ago +4.52%
$CIEN moved +4.52% (~15m high-low range 4.52%) (Level 4) at 6:45 AM ET
at $405.01
Alert· 1d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$CIEN crossed above 200 EMA (+1.05% vs EMA) at 6:45 AM ET
at $405.01
Alert· 1d ago 20.1× RVOL
CIEN hit 20.152x RVOL at 6:45 AM ET
at $405.01
Alert· 1d ago +3.07%
$CIEN moved +3.07% (~15m high-low range 3.07%) (Level 3) at 5:53 AM ET
at $401.50
Alert· 1d ago -1.68%
$CIEN moved -1.68% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:57 AM ET
at $407.00
Alert· 1d ago 8.5× RVOL
CIEN hit 8.457x RVOL at 4:57 AM ET
at $407.00
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.36% from 200 EMA at 6:44 PM ET
at $404.50
Alert· 1d ago 7.1× RVOL
CIEN hit 7.143x RVOL at 6:44 PM ET
at $404.50
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.41% from 200 EMA at 4:56 PM ET
at $405.01
Alert· 1d ago 8.3× RVOL
CIEN hit 8.337x RVOL at 4:56 PM ET
at $405.01
Alert· 2d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$CIEN near 200 EMA: +0.97% from 200 EMA at 4:09 PM ET
at $407.00

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CIEN stock FAQ

Why is $CIEN down 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 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CIEN today, peaking at 3.9x its normal volume.

What is the CIEN stock price today?

CIEN last traded at $392.31, down 1.79% 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 (before open), about 14 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 262 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CIEN on?

CIEN (Ciena Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $57.41B 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.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.