Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Sells Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock

Key Points

• Sen. Shelley Moore Capito sold $1,001–$15,000 of Cisco shares on July 21, according to an August 4 disclosure. She also sold positions in Intel, Apple, Microsoft and Coca-Cola on the same day.
• Cisco reported quarterly EPS of $1.06 and revenue of $15.84 billion, exceeding analyst estimates, while revenue rose 12% year over year. The company also maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, or a 1.4% annualized yield.
• Analysts have a broadly positive view, with Cisco rated “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.14; however, some commentary warns that the stock’s strong gains and premium valuation may limit further upside without earnings or guidance surprises.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican-West Virginia) recently sold shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. NASDAQ: CSCO. In a filing disclosed on August 04th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cisco Systems stock on July 21st.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Intel NASDAQ: INTC on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Apple NASDAQ: AAPL on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of CocaCola NYSE: KO on 7/21/2026.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CSCO opened at $121.74 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $479.83 billion, a PE ratio of 39.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The business has a 50-day moving average of $117.64 and a two-hundred day moving average of $96.73. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12 month low of $65.75 and a 12 month high of $130.37.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.03. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The company had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.56 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.96 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Cisco Systems has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.160-1.180 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.270-4.290 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Cisco Systems's payout ratio is 54.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CSCO has been the topic of several research reports. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $76.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $116.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, HSBC raised shares of Cisco Systems from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their price target for the stock from $77.00 to $137.00 in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Cisco Systems currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $123.14.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter valued at about $4,473,272,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co grew its stake in Cisco Systems by 8,718.3% during the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 51,952,421 shares of the network equipment provider's stock valued at $400,190,000 after purchasing an additional 51,363,281 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its holdings in Cisco Systems by 103.2% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,289,151 shares of the network equipment provider's stock worth $2,256,144,000 after purchasing an additional 14,874,407 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in shares of Cisco Systems by 18.0% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 50,320,905 shares of the network equipment provider's stock valued at $3,876,219,000 after purchasing an additional 7,679,422 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 11.6% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 59,836,782 shares of the network equipment provider's stock valued at $4,609,227,000 after buying an additional 6,224,062 shares during the last quarter. 73.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS expects Q4 upside: Industry checks indicate Cisco could deliver revenue and EPS above consensus, reinforcing expectations for another solid quarter. Cisco Likely to Deliver Q4 Revenue, EPS Upside, UBS Says
• Positive Sentiment: AI and networking momentum: Rising demand for AI infrastructure and networking equipment is supporting optimism that Cisco’s upcoming results and outlook will remain strong. Dear Cisco Stock Fans, Earnings Are Just Around the Corner
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly bullish: Cisco has outperformed the broader market over the past year, while Wall Street commentary—including a bullish stance from Bank of America ahead of earnings—continues to support the shares. Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Cisco Systems Stock Will Climb or Sink?
• Positive Sentiment: Technical strength: Cisco has held up relatively well during the AI-related technology selloff and is trading near its highs ahead of earnings, suggesting continued investor demand. 5 Tech Stocks Holding Their Ground Through the AI Trade Pullback
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco participated in a seven-company virtual power-purchase agreement tied to a 180-megawatt Texas solar facility. The project supports Cisco’s sustainability goals but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. SR Inc Net Zero Consortium for Buyers
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco joined the Chainguard-led Athena Coalition to address open-source software vulnerabilities alongside other technology companies. The move may strengthen its security ecosystem, although no immediate financial impact was disclosed. Apiiro Joins Chainguard's Athena Coalition
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation limits upside: Analysts note that Cisco’s strong multiyear performance has pushed the stock near estimated intrinsic value. With shares trading at a premium cash-flow valuation, further gains may depend on earnings and guidance exceeding already-positive expectations. Cisco Stock May Trade at a Cash Flow Premium While Earnings Look Fair

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,400 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.03, for a total value of $2,568,642.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 637,085 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $76,469,312.55. The trade was a 3.25% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,607 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.12, for a total transaction of $315,759.84. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 172,727 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,920,694.24. This trade represents a 1.49% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823. 0.01% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Senator Capito

Shelley Moore Capito (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from West Virginia. She assumed office on January 3, 2015. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Capito (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent West Virginia. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020. Capito was first elected to the Senate in 2014, becoming the first female U.S. Senator in the state's history. Prior to serving in the Senate, Capito was a member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015. At the start of the 116th Congress, Capito was a member of the U.S. Senate committees on Appropriations, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Environment and Public Works, and Rules and Administration. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Capito is a more moderate right of center Republican Party vote. As a result, she may break with the Republican Party line more than her fellow members. Capito earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University. After earning her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia, Capito was a college counselor and then director of an educational information center. She was the only Republican in the West Virginia congressional delegation until the 2010 elections and is the first Republican woman elected to Congress from West Virginia. Capito is a former chairwoman of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, as well as a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus. After an explosion responsible for the death of 29 coal workers, Capito founded the Congressional Coal Caucus. Prior to her election to the U.S. House, Capito served in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Its core business focuses on enabling enterprise and service-provider networks through products such as routers, switches, network security appliances and wireless systems. Over time Cisco has broadened its portfolio to emphasize software-defined networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions that help organizations build and manage modern IT environments.

In addition to hardware, Cisco offers a growing range of software platforms and subscription services for network management, security, analytics and collaboration.

This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.

Continue following MarketBeat

Add MarketBeat as your preferred source on Google to see our latest stories in your feed.

Add As Preferred Source