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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$67.11 -0.97 (-1.42%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Cisco Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
17

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cisco Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CSCO.

Consensus Price Target

$70.35
4.83% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cisco Systems, the average price target is $70.35. The highest price target for CSCO is $78.00, while the lowest price target for CSCO is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.83% from the current price of $67.11.
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CSCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/3/24 to 8/3/25
1 Month Ago
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
3 Months Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Year Ago
8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.35$69.53$65.05$56.47
Forecasted Upside4.83% Upside-0.16% Downside9.66% Upside21.03% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

CSCO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CSCO Price Targets by Month

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Cisco Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCisco SystemsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.83% Upside71.79% Upside14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/28/2025Evercore ISI
3 of 5 stars
Amit Daryanani
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line$72.00+4.82%
7/18/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Meta Marshall
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$67.00 ➝ $70.00+2.49%
7/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Samik Chatterjee
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$73.00 ➝ $78.00+14.21%
7/14/2025CICC Research
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Shiwen Li
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$78.00+14.79%
7/8/2025Wolfe Research
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George Notter
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
6/26/2025KeyCorp
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B. Nispel
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$77.00+12.92%
6/16/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Matthew Niknam
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $73.00+13.90%
5/21/2025Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight
5/16/2025New Street Research
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P. Ferragu
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$70.00+10.06%
5/15/2025Piper Sandler
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James Fish
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $64.00-1.10%
5/15/2025Citigroup
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Atif Malik
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$68.00 ➝ $71.00+8.98%
5/15/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Aaron Rakers
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $75.00+22.37%
5/15/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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M. Genovese
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $74.00+20.74%
2/18/2025DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/13/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Michael Ng
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $63.00-1.41%
2/13/2025UBS Group
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David Vogt
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $70.00+11.95%
1/28/2025BNP Paribas
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K. Ackerman
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$72.00+21.85%
1/6/2025Melius Research
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B. Reitzes
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/14/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $72.00+23.88%
10/14/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$76.00 ➝ $78.00+43.86%
8/16/2024Hsbc Global Res
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S. Bersey
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8/16/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $58.00+19.51%
8/15/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $53.00+8.85%
8/15/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingHold
5/16/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $58.00+17.86%
10/30/2023Raymond James Financial
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 DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform

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Should I Buy Cisco Systems Stock? CSCO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cisco Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cisco Systems
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cisco:

  • The current stock price is around $70, which reflects a positive outlook from analysts who have rated the stock with multiple buy ratings.
  • Cisco reported a quarterly revenue increase of over 11% year-over-year, indicating strong growth and demand for its products.
  • The company has a solid net margin of 17.60%, showcasing its ability to maintain profitability while managing costs effectively.
  • With a return on equity of 26.48%, Cisco demonstrates efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors.
  • Cisco recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a dividend yield of 2.40%.

Cisco Systems
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cisco for these reasons:

  • Despite positive growth, Cisco faces intense competition in the networking and technology sectors, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The stock has seen fluctuations in analyst ratings, with some downgrades indicating potential volatility in investor sentiment.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 66.94%, there may be concerns about the sustainability of dividend payments if earnings do not continue to grow.
  • Market conditions and economic uncertainties could affect Cisco's future revenue growth, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.
  • As a technology company, Cisco is subject to rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences, which could impact its product relevance and sales.

CSCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cisco Systems is $70.35, with a high forecast of $78.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

25 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSCO shares.

According to analysts, Cisco Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 4.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cisco Systems's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Cisco Systems more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cisco Systems is 2.76 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how CSCO compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CSCO) was last updated on 8/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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