Joel Greenblatt's CIEN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 179,127 shares of Ciena Corporation (CIEN) worth $26.09 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in CIEN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 1.38 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 1.11 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ciena Corporation (CIEN) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2015 | +176,414 | New Buy | 176,414 | $23.68 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.38 M | Add 779.87% | 1.55 M | $20.72 |
| Q4 2015 | -257,493 | Reduce 16.59% | 1.29 M | $20.69 |
| Q1 2016 | -1.29 M | Sold Out | 1.29 M | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +188,573 | New Buy | 188,573 | $24.41 |
| Q1 2017 | -188,573 | Sold Out | 188,573 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +38,328 | New Buy | 38,328 | $21.97 |
| Q4 2017 | +681,324 | Add 1777.61% | 719,652 | $20.93 |
| Q1 2018 | -553,256 | Reduce 76.88% | 166,396 | $25.90 |
| Q2 2018 | -148,837 | Reduce 89.45% | 17,559 | $26.48 |
| Q3 2018 | +393,545 | Add 2241.27% | 411,104 | $31.24 |
| Q4 2018 | -362,483 | Reduce 88.17% | 48,621 | $33.92 |
| Q1 2019 | -32,808 | Reduce 67.48% | 15,813 | $37.31 |
| Q2 2019 | +137,325 | Add 868.43% | 153,138 | $41.13 |
| Q3 2019 | -147,558 | Reduce 96.36% | 5,580 | $39.25 |
| Q4 2019 | +163,863 | Add 2936.61% | 169,443 | $42.69 |
| Q1 2020 | -49,428 | Reduce 29.17% | 120,015 | $39.81 |
| Q2 2020 | -120,015 | Sold Out | 120,015 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +11,416 | New Buy | 11,416 | $39.68 |
| Q4 2020 | -11,416 | Sold Out | 11,416 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +6,310 | New Buy | 6,310 | $56.89 |
| Q3 2021 | -6,310 | Sold Out | 6,310 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +7,004 | New Buy | 7,004 | $76.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +7,140 | Add 101.94% | 14,144 | $60.66 |
| Q2 2022 | +380 | Add 2.69% | 14,524 | $45.72 |
| Q3 2022 | -229 | Reduce 1.58% | 14,295 | $40.43 |
| Q4 2022 | +7,658 | Add 53.57% | 21,953 | $50.98 |
| Q1 2023 | +10,543 | Add 48.03% | 32,496 | $52.52 |
| Q2 2023 | -32,496 | Sold Out | 32,496 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +40,360 | New Buy | 40,360 | $47.26 |
| Q4 2023 | -33,279 | Reduce 82.46% | 7,081 | $45.01 |
| Q1 2024 | +108,225 | Add 1528.39% | 115,306 | $49.45 |
| Q2 2024 | -57,887 | Reduce 50.20% | 57,419 | $48.18 |
| Q3 2024 | +77,066 | Add 134.22% | 134,485 | $61.59 |
| Q4 2024 | +886 | Add 0.66% | 135,371 | $84.81 |
| Q1 2025 | +31,720 | Add 23.43% | 167,091 | $60.43 |
| Q2 2025 | +10,029 | Add 6.00% | 177,120 | $81.33 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,007 | Add 1.13% | 179,127 | $145.67 |
Joel Greenblatt's Ciena Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Ciena Corporation (CIEN) in Q2 2015, acquiring 176,414 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Ciena Corporation (CIEN) for 42 quarters since Q2 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Ciena Corporation (CIEN) was in Q3 2015, adding 1,552,216 shares worth $32.16 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 179,127 shares of Ciena Corporation (CIEN), valued at approximately $26.09 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ciena Corporation (CIEN) represents approximately 0.11% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Ciena Corporation (CIEN) was 1,552,216 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.