NASDAQ:CSCO Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $111.06 -0.32 (-0.29%) As of 09:37 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Cisco Systems Stock (NASDAQ:CSCO) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Cisco Systems alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$111.64▼$111.6450-Day Range$104.89▼$118.3952-Week Range$70.54▼$130.37Volume16,575 shsAverage Volume21.92 million shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E Ratio33.25Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$128.52Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global technology company that develops networking, cybersecurity, collaboration and observability solutions for businesses, government organizations and service providers. Its offerings include routers, switches, wireless networking equipment, data-center infrastructure, security software and services, as well as technologies that support cloud and hybrid IT environments. The company also provides collaboration tools through its Webex portfolio, cloud-managed networking through Cisco Meraki and security and observability capabilities that include technologies from Splunk, which Cisco acquired in 2024. Cisco complements its products with technical support, consulting, managed services and other professional services designed to help organizations connect, secure and manage their digital operations. Founded in 1984 by Stanford University computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California, and serves customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets. Chuck Robbins has served as Cisco’s chairman and chief executive officer since 2015.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Cisco Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks96th Percentile Overall ScoreCSCO MarketRank™: 4.775778732545 of 5 starsCisco Systems scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 45th out of 596 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.7 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingCisco Systems has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.85, and is based on 3 strong buy ratings, 16 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialCisco Systems has a consensus price target of $128.52, representing about 15.4% upside from its current price of $111.38.Amount of Analyst CoverageCisco Systems has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cisco Systems' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.60% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cisco Systems are expected to grow by 8.60% in the coming year, from $4.42 to $4.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cisco Systems is 33.35, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.70.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cisco Systems is 33.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 42.43.Read more about Cisco Systems' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.53% of the float of Cisco Systems has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCisco Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.81, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cisco Systems has recently increased by 17.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldCisco Systems does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthCisco Systems has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cisco Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.00% next year. This indicates that Cisco Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. News and Social Media4.4 / 5News Sentiment1.09 News SentimentCisco Systems has a news sentiment score of 1.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 46 news articles for Cisco Systems this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest91 people have searched for CSCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 7% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows79 people have added Cisco Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 126% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cisco Systems insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,005,620.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.01% of the stock of Cisco Systems is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.33% of the stock of Cisco Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cisco Systems' insider trading history. Receive CSCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cisco Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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Which Dividend Stock Is Better for Retirement?October 27 at 2:47 PM | 247wallst.comCisco Systems consensus price target rises 122.09% to CLP147.36October 27 at 1:51 PM | msn.comElon Musk about to bankrupt Amazon, Microsoft & Google?Jeff Brown, the former tech executive who called the rise of Bitcoin, Tesla, and Nvidia years early, is tracking a new Elon Musk project he calls the most epic AI initiative in history. The plan could give Musk access to 50 times more computing power than the rest of the world combined, a development Brown says is drawing attention from executives at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Brown compares the scale of this project to the SpaceX IPO, which minted thousands of millionaires overnight.October 28 at 1:00 AM | Brownstone Research (Ad)NTT DATA Expands AI Factory Footprint Globally to Help Clients Scale AI from Pilots to ProductionOctober 27 at 1:51 PM | finance.yahoo.comBravo Consulting Wins Cisco's Influence Revenue Award for 2026October 27 at 1:51 PM | finance.yahoo.com5 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks Trading Like Value Plays as Cash Chases Mega-Caps (CSCO)Teradyne, Grail, Kratos Defense, FormFactor and Fabrinet have pulled back despite strong growth, setting up potential entry points in robotics, quantum and AI.October 26 at 1:15 PM | marketbeat.comThe AI Buildout Is Only 15% Complete—Here Is Where the Next Dollar Actually Goes (CSCO)AI spending is less than 15% complete in Dan Ives' view, with NVIDIA, Palantir, Meta and the neoclouds anchoring a bull run he sees lasting 2 to 3 more years.October 21, 2026 | marketbeat.comFollow the Money: 5 AI Stocks Buying Back Shares by the Billions (CSCO)NVIDIA, Salesforce, Adobe, Qualcomm, and Jabil are backing AI-era investment with reliable share buybacks, supported by strong cash flow and solid balance sheets, as the tech sector shifts toward heavier infrastructure spending.October 5, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines CSCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CSCO shares performed this year? Cisco Systems' stock was trading at $77.03 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, CSCO shares have increased by 44.6% and is now trading at $111.38. How were Cisco Systems' earnings last quarter? Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.05. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Is Cisco Systems buying back stock? Cisco Systems' Board of Directors approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, February 12th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $15 billion in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. Does Cisco Systems have any subsidiaries? Cisco Systems subsidiaries include Greco and Sons, Upsys, J. Kings Food Service Professionals, J & M Wholesale Meats, Waugh Foods, Doerle Food Service, Supplies on the Fly, and more. Who are Cisco Systems' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Cisco Systems include Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.14%), Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.08%), Asset Management One Co. Ltd. (0.05%) and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles Robbins, Richard Scott Herren, Jeetendra I Patel, Deborah L Stahlkopf, Oliver Tuszik, Michael D Capellas, Thimaya K Subaiya, Kristina M Johnson, Maria Victoria Wong and Mark Garrett. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cisco Systems? Shares of CSCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Cisco Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cisco Systems investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pfizer (PFE) and Verizon Communications (VZ). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/12/2026Record date for 10/21 Dividend10/02/2026Ex-Dividend for 10/21 Dividend10/02/2026Dividend Payable10/21/2026Today10/28/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/11/2026Fiscal Year End7/31/2027Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (1m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 CSCO's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. CSCO has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTechnology Industry Communications Equipment Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSCO CIK858877 Webwww.cisco.com Phone(408) 526-4000Fax408-853-3683Employees82,400Year Founded1969Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Cisco Systems$128.52 High Price Target$165.00 Low Price Target$88.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.85 Research Coverage26 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E Ratio33.35 Forward P/E Ratio25.20 P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree Float3,942,193,000Market CapN/A OptionableOptionable BetaN/A Social Links 7 Best Space Stocks to Own in 2026The space race is growing fast, and you don’t have to have gotten in early on SpaceX to profit. 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