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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cisco Systems a buy right now?

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Cisco Systems stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CSCO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Cisco Systems' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Cisco Systems' stock was trading at $37.05 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, CSCO shares have increased by 56.8% and is now trading at $58.08.
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When is Cisco Systems' next earnings date?

Cisco Systems is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 8th 2022.
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How were Cisco Systems' earnings last quarter?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 16th. The network equipment provider reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.02. The network equipment provider earned $12.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.98 billion. Cisco Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.59% and a net margin of 22.44%. The firm's revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.68 earnings per share.
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How often does Cisco Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Wednesday, October 27th. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.55%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 4th.
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Is Cisco Systems a good dividend stock?

Cisco Systems pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.60%. Cisco Systems has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Cisco Systems is 55.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Cisco Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.85% next year. This indicates that Cisco Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Cisco Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?

Cisco Systems issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, December, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.380-$3.450 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.420. The company issued revenue guidance of $52.31 billion-$53.31 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $52.87 billion.

What price target have analysts set for CSCO?

20 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Cisco Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $51.00 to $73.00. On average, they expect Cisco Systems' stock price to reach $62.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Cisco Systems' key executives?

Cisco Systems' management team includes the following people:

• Charles H. Robbins, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Maria Martinez, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Richard Scott Herren, Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
• Roland Acra, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
• Jacqueline Guichelaar, Group Chief Information Officer & Senior VP

Who are some of Cisco Systems' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Cisco Systems include QUALCOMM (QCOM), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Motorola Solutions (MSI), F5 Networks (FFIV), Juniper Networks (JNPR), Ciena (CIEN), Calix (CALX), Viasat (VSAT), EchoStar (SATS), InterDigital (IDCC), Extreme Networks (EXTR), Infinera (INFN), Harmonic (HLIT), ADTRAN (ADTN) and NETGEAR (NTGR).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Cisco Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cisco Systems investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Cisco Systems' stock symbol?

Cisco Systems trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CSCO."

Who are Cisco Systems' major shareholders?

Cisco Systems' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.03%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.21%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.73%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.70%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.91%) and Morgan Stanley (0.91%). Company insiders that own Cisco Systems stock include Charles Robbins, Geraldine Elliott, Irving Tan, Kelly A Kramer, M Michele Burns, Maria Martinez, Mark D Chandler and Prat Bhatt.
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Which institutional investors are selling Cisco Systems stock?

CSCO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Generation Investment Management LLP, FIL Ltd, American International Group Inc., Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Schroder Investment Management Group, BlackRock Inc., Abundance Wealth Counselors, and Prospera Financial Services Inc. Company insiders that have sold Cisco Systems company stock in the last year include Charles Robbins, Geraldine Elliott, M Michele Burns, Maria Martinez, Mark D Chandler, and Prat Bhatt.
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Which institutional investors are buying Cisco Systems stock?

CSCO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, Invesco Ltd., Wellington Management Group LLP, Capital World Investors, Geode Capital Management LLC, Laurion Capital Management LP, Citadel Advisors LLC, and HAP Trading LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Cisco Systems?

Shares of CSCO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Cisco Systems' stock price today?

One share of CSCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $58.08.

How much money does Cisco Systems make?

Cisco Systems has a market capitalization of $244.96 billion and generates $49.82 billion in revenue each year. The network equipment provider earns $10.59 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.69 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Cisco Systems have?

Cisco Systems employs 79,500 workers across the globe.

Does Cisco Systems have any subsidiaries?

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When was Cisco Systems founded?

Cisco Systems was founded in 1969.

What is Cisco Systems' official website?

The official website for Cisco Systems is www.cisco.com.

Where are Cisco Systems' headquarters?

Cisco Systems is headquartered at 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA, 95134.

How can I contact Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems' mailing address is 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA, 95134. The network equipment provider can be reached via phone at (408) 526-4000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 408-853-3683.