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NASDAQ:CSCO

Cisco Systems Stock Forecast, Price & News

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$35.89
+0.20 (+0.56 %)
(As of 10/30/2020 12:28 PM ET)
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$50.28
Volume869,332 shs
Average Volume25.65 million shs
Market Capitalization$151.49 billion
P/E Ratio13.65
Dividend Yield4.03%
Beta0.87
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. It provides infrastructure platforms, including networking technologies of switching, routing, wireless, and data center products that are designed to work together to deliver networking capabilities, and transport and/or store data. The company also offers collaboration products comprising unified communications, Cisco TelePresence, and conferencing, as well as the Internet of Things and analytics software. In addition, it provides security products, such as network security, cloud and email security, identity and access management, advanced threat protection, and unified threat management products; and cloud and system management products. Further, the company offers a range of service and support options for its customers, including technical support and advanced services. It serves businesses of various sizes, public institutions, governments, and service providers. The company sells its products and services directly, as well as through systems integrators, service providers, other resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a strategic alliance with Internet2 to deliver next-generation capabilities and software solutions. Cisco Systems, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Analyst Opinion: 4.2Community Rank: 3.0Dividend Strength: 3.3Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.9 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

2.68 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Computer & office equipment
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSCO
Previous Symbol
CUSIP17275R10
CIK858877
Webwww.cisco.com
Phone408-526-4000
Employees77,500

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31
Current Ratio1.72
Quick Ratio1.67

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio13.65
Forward P/E Ratio12.82
P/E Growth2.08

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$49.30 billion
Price / Sales3.07
Cash Flow$3.10 per share
Price / Cash Flow11.56
Book Value$8.96 per share
Price / Book4.01

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.92
Net Income$11.21 billion
Net Margins22.75%
Return on Equity34.75%
Return on Assets13.52%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares4,221,020,000
Market Cap$151.49 billion
Next Earnings Date11/12/2020 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
$35.89
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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Frequently Asked Questions

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 (WHO). Since then, CSCO stock has decreased by 3.1% and is now trading at $35.89.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Cisco Systems?

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last year. There are currently 16 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is Cisco Systems' next earnings date?

Cisco Systems is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 12th 2020.
View our earnings forecast for Cisco Systems.

How can I listen to Cisco Systems' earnings call?

Cisco Systems will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 12th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available.

How were Cisco Systems' earnings last quarter?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 12th. The network equipment provider reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.06. The network equipment provider earned $12.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.09 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 34.75% and a net margin of 22.75%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.83 EPS.
View Cisco Systems' earnings history.

How often does Cisco Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Friday, October 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share on Wednesday, October 21st. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st.
View Cisco Systems' dividend history.

How will Cisco Systems' stock buyback program work?

Cisco Systems announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, February 13th 2019, which allows the company to repurchase $15,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to purchase up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Cisco Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?

Cisco Systems issued an update on its first quarter 2021 After-Hours earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 12th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.69-0.71 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.712-11.975 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.25 billion.

What price target have analysts set for CSCO?

26 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Cisco Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $36.00 to $55.00. On average, they expect Cisco Systems' stock price to reach $46.90 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.7% from the stock's current price.
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Are investors shorting Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 42,490,000 shares, an increase of 21.2% from the September 30th total of 35,050,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 22,760,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.9 days. Currently, 1.0% of the company's stock are sold short.
View Cisco Systems' Short Interest.

Who are some of Cisco Systems' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Cisco Systems include QUALCOMM (QCOM), Motorola Solutions (MSI), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), F5 Networks (FFIV), Juniper Networks (JNPR), Ciena (CIEN), EchoStar (SATS), Viasat (VSAT), InterDigital (IDCC), Calix (CALX), Infinera (INFN), NETGEAR (NTGR), Plantronics (PLT), Harmonic (HLIT) and Ribbon Communications (RBBN).
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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), The Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Who are Cisco Systems' key executives?

Cisco Systems' management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Charles H. Robbins, Chairman & CEO (Age 54, Pay $7.25M)
  • Ms. Kelly A. Kramer, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52, Pay $3.02M)
  • Ms. Geraldine T. Elliott, Exec. VP and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (Age 63, Pay $6.78M)
  • Ms. Maria Martinez, Exec. VP & Chief Customer Experience Officer (Age 62, Pay $8.82M)
  • Mr. Tiang Yew Tan, Exec. VP & Chief of Operations (Age 50)
  • Mr. Prat S. Bhatt, Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. VP & Corp. Controller (Age 53)
  • Mr. Roland Acra, Sr. VP & CTO
  • Ms. Jacqueline Guichelaar, Sr. VP & Group Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Marilyn Mora, Director of Global Investor Relations
  • Mr. Mark D. Chandler, Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 64)

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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (0.28%), Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.18%), DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (0.15%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.13%), Standard Life Aberdeen plc (0.10%) and Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.08%). Company insiders that own Cisco Systems stock include Charles Robbins, David Goeckeler, Irving Tan, Kelly A Kramer, M Michele Burns, Maria Martinez, Mark D Chandler, Prat Bhatt, Roderick C Mcgeary, Steven M West and Wesley G Bush.
View institutional ownership trends for Cisco Systems.

Which institutional investors are selling Cisco Systems stock?

CSCO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC, Psagot Investment House Ltd., Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., QCI Asset Management Inc. NY, M&G Investment Management Ltd., Hexavest Inc., LSV Asset Management, and Artemis Investment Management LLP. Company insiders that have sold Cisco Systems company stock in the last year include Charles Robbins, Irving Tan, Kelly A Kramer, Maria Martinez, Mark D Chandler, and Prat Bhatt.
View insider buying and selling activity for Cisco Systems.

Which institutional investors are buying Cisco Systems stock?

CSCO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Confluence Investment Management LLC, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Metropolis Capital Ltd, Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT, KBC Group NV, Standard Life Aberdeen plc, and Hamlin Capital Management LLC.
View insider buying and selling activity for Cisco Systems.

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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Cisco Systems' stock price today?

One share of CSCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $35.89.

How big of a company is Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems has a market capitalization of $151.49 billion and generates $49.30 billion in revenue each year. The network equipment provider earns $11.21 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.92 on an earnings per share basis. Cisco Systems employs 77,500 workers across the globe.

What is Cisco Systems' official website?

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

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 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 10/30/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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