Ciena CEO Gary Smith sells $404,871 in stock

Published 17/04/2025, 19:18
Ciena CEO Gary Smith sells $404,871 in stock

HANOVER, Md.—Gary B. Smith, President and CEO of Ciena Corp (NYSE:CIEN), recently sold 6,800 shares of the company’s common stock, according to a regulatory filing. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.54, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately $404,871. The transaction comes as Ciena’s stock has declined about 11.5% over the past six months, though the company maintains a solid market capitalization of $8.54 billion.

This transaction was executed as part of a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, initiated on September 11, 2024. Following this sale, Smith retains ownership of 375,680 shares, which include unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs). According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears to be trading near its Fair Value, with 5 analysts recently revising their earnings expectations upward.

Ciena Corp, headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, is a leader in the manufacturing of telecom equipment, providing solutions for network operators worldwide. The company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 3.65, indicating robust liquidity, and operates with a moderate debt level. InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis reveals 12 additional key insights available to subscribers, along with detailed financial metrics and expert analysis in the Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, CIENA Corporation reported first-quarter revenue of $1.07 billion, surpassing both UBS’s estimate of $1.06 billion and consensus expectations. Earnings per share also exceeded projections at $0.64, compared to the anticipated $0.44. Despite these positive results, UBS lowered its price target for CIENA to $73 from $85, maintaining a Neutral rating due to non-recurring items affecting gross margins. Meanwhile, Stifel reiterated a Buy rating with a $95 price target, highlighting CIENA’s strategic focus on AI and data center advancements. Evercore ISI maintained an ’In Line’ rating with a $68 target, noting CIENA’s move towards a components-based business model and technological innovations. Additionally, CIENA and Lumen Technologies successfully completed a network trial, achieving a 1.2 terabit wavelength over 1,800 miles, showcasing CIENA’s leadership in high-speed optical innovation. In corporate governance news, CIENA’s shareholders approved board nominees and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor. These developments reflect CIENA’s ongoing strategic initiatives and financial performance in the competitive technology sector.

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