Corero Keeps Employee Share Option Pool Unchanged, Avoids Dilution

Corero Network Security ( (GB:CNS) ) has issued an announcement.

Corero Network Security reported that no shares were issued or allotted under its Employee Share Schemes during the period from 13 November 2025 to 13 May 2026. As a result, the blocklisted balance under these schemes remains at 44,543,708 ordinary shares, while the company’s total share capital stands at 512,165,134 ordinary shares.

The unchanged option pool suggests stability in Corero’s equity-based compensation structure over the reporting period. For investors, the absence of new issuances under the schemes implies no additional dilution from employee options during these six months, maintaining the existing capital structure and shareholder base.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNS) stock is a Buy with a £20.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Corero Network Security stock, see the GB:CNS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CNS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CNS is a Neutral.

The score is primarily supported by a conservative, low-debt balance sheet and generally positive recent operating cash flow, but is held back by inconsistent profitability and a negative P/E. Technicals are neutral-to-soft in the near term (below 20/50-day averages with negative MACD), limiting upside conviction.

To see Spark’s full report on CNS stock, click here.

More about Corero Network Security

Corero Network Security is a London-headquartered cybersecurity firm specializing in real-time, automated DDoS protection solutions with deep network visibility and analytics. Serving critical infrastructure across inline, edge and hybrid cloud deployments, it operates centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and Edinburgh, and is listed on AIM and the US OTCQX market.

Average Trading Volume: 206,449

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £60.18M

For an in-depth examination of CNS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.