Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CSCO
  • Rev/Share 14.3066
  • Book/Share 11.829
  • PB 5.7841
  • Debt/Equity 0.6328
  • CurrentRatio 0.9978
  • ROIC 0.1196

 

  • MktCap 270477735524.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.3556
  • PFCF 20.355
  • PE 25.9201
  • Debt/Assets 0.2424
  • DivYield 0.0237
  • ROE 0.2278

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade CSCO HSBC Securities Buy Hold -- $69 Aug. 15, 2025
Downgrade CSCO Evercore ISI Outperform In-line -- $72 July 28, 2025
Initiation CSCO Wolfe Research -- Peer Perform -- -- July 8, 2025
Initiation CSCO KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight -- $77 June 26, 2025
Upgrade CSCO Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $73 June 16, 2025
Downgrade CSCO New Street Buy Neutral -- $70 May 16, 2025
Upgrade CSCO Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $75 May 15, 2025
Upgrade CSCO Cleveland Research Neutral Buy -- -- May 9, 2025
Upgrade CSCO DZ Bank Hold Buy -- -- Feb. 18, 2025
Upgrade CSCO Rosenblatt Neutral Buy $66 $80 Feb. 13, 2025

News

Cisco ‘Strongly Recommends' Software Update to Address High-Risk Vulnerability
CSCO
Published: September 25, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Cisco released software updates Wednesday (Sept. 24) that address a vulnerability that could leave affected devices open to denial of service (DoS) and remote code execution attacks.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CSCO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Cisco (CSCO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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OKTA vs. Cisco Systems: Which Cybersecurity Stock Has an Edge?
CSCO, OKTA
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco's AI-driven security momentum and Okta's identity solutions shine, but CSCO's scale and AI orders give it the edge.

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Federated Wireless and Cisco Validate Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 for Commercial Use in North America
CSCO
Published: September 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federated Wireless and Cisco have successfully validated and deployed Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 in enterprise environments across the U.S. and Canada.

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MEDIA ALERT: Cisco's WebexOne Event Spotlights Global AI Brands and Ryan Reynolds, Acclaimed Actor, Film Producer, and Entrepreneur
CSCO
Published: September 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Customer speakers include CarShield Founder, President and COO Steve Proetz; Topgolf Director of Global Technology Delivery Doug Klausen; GetixHealth CTO David Stuart; HD Supply Vice President of IT Emil DiMotta III and more, along with Cisco partners and leaders SAN JOSE, Calif. , Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced its luminary customers and partners headlining WebexOne, Cisco's annual AI Collaboration and Customer Experience event, taking place from September 28 – October 1, 2025 in San Diego.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CSCO
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Is Cisco Stock's 4.42X PS Still Worth it? Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CSCO
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CSCO rides AI demand and security growth with NVIDIA ties, but faces valuation pressure and stiff competition ahead.

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Fortinet vs. Cisco: Which Networking Security Stock Has Better Upside?
CSCO, FTNT
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FTNT outpaces CSCO with superior security focus, double-digit growth, and AI-powered threat detection leadership, justifying premium valuation.

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Portfolio Positioning For An Uncertain Market With Next Gen Investors
AAPL, AMD, AMZN, ASML, CRM, CSCO, GOOG, GOOGL, INTR, KLBAY, MSFT, NDAQ, NFLX, NVDA, ORCL, PLTR, RSP, SPOT, TOPT, UBER, VEA
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Rob Isbitts from Sungarden Investors Club talks again to analysts Julia Ostian, Jack Bowman, and Kenio Fontes. Market risks are rising as valuations stretch, yield curves steepen, and concentration in mega-cap tech increases vulnerability.

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Cisco's Security Portfolio Gains Traction: A Sign of More Upside?
CSCO
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO's security revenues jump 9% on Splunk synergies and rising demand for Secure Access, Hypershield and XDR.

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Investors Heavily Search Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Here is What You Need to Know
CSCO
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Presents at Deutsche Bank's 2025 Technology Conference Transcript
CSCO
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO ) Deutsche Bank's 2025 Technology Conference August 28, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeetendra I. Patel - President & Chief Product Officer Mark Patterson - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Tony Kerrison - Unidentified Company Tony Kerrison Well, good morning, everybody.

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Cisco Rides AI Boom With $2B Orders: Can It Sustain the Growth Curve?
CSCO
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO's $2B in AI orders, boosted by hyperscaler demand and Splunk integration, sets the stage for long-term growth amid rising competition.

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Cisco (CSCO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
CSCO
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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3 Networking Stocks to Consider From a Flourishing Industry
CSCO, EXTR, RDCM
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CSCO, EXTR, and RDCM ride AI, 5G, and Wi-Fi 7 tailwinds despite macro headwinds and margin pressures.

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How Cisco Is Building a New Growth Story for Investors
CSCO
Published: August 22, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems NASDAQ: CSCO recently reported strong earnings, leading to a stock increase. But the biggest news for investors wasn't the company's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings; it was the confident outlook for fiscal year 2026.

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Cisco to Participate in August 2025 Deutsche Bank Technology Conference
CSCO
Published: August 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will participate in the 2025 Deutsche Bank Technology Conference.

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Twenty Companies, In My Opinion, Facing Existential AI Disruption Risk
ACN, ADBE, BKNG, CGEMY, CHGG, COUR, CSCO, DNTUF, DNTUY, DUOL, F, FVRR, GETY, GLOB, GOOG, GOOGL, INTC, IT, MAN, META, MSFT, OMC, PSO, RHI, SSTK
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

AI is disrupting industries reliant on human labor or creative skills, forcing companies to adapt or risk obsolescence, as seen in past tech revolutions. Survival hinges on integrating AI into products and services, shifting to 'human plus AI' models, and moving up the value chain for differentiation. Stock performance reveals investor skepticism, with most of the 20 companies underperforming the S&P 500, indicating market concerns about adaptation success.

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Cisco Systems, Oracle trim 300-plus Bay Area jobs in new layoffs
CSCO, ORCL
Published: August 21, 2025 by: TechXplore
Sentiment: Negative

Cisco Systems and Oracle America have decided to embark on fresh rounds of layoffs that will eliminate a combined 300-plus jobs in the Bay Area, the tech titans disclosed in WARN notices they sent to the state's labor agency.

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Final Trades: Rocket Companies, Cisco Systems, Insulet Corp and the IGV
CSCO, PODD, RKT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock
CSCO
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Video Analytics Market Surges to $22.6 billion by 2028 - Dominated by Avigilon (Canada), Axis Communications (Sweden), Cisco (US)
CSCO
Published: August 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Video Analytics Market is expected to grow from USD 8.3 billion by 2023 to USD 22.6 billion by 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.3 % during the forecast period.

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Cisco Drops 6% Post Q4 Results: Time to Buy CSCO Shares on the Dip?
CSCO
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO's stock declines on networking revenue concerns, but soaring AI orders, security growth and upbeat 2026 outlook point to long-term strength.

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Why Cisco (CSCO) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
CSCO
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore Cisco's (CSCO) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.

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Cisco Is Fine Post Earnings: Cisco And IBM Might Be The 'Anti-AI' Tech Stocks
CSCO, IBM
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco looks to be correcting after dropping 4.5% on Friday, August 15th, and 7.75% last week, which will give investors another chance to buy the stock in a lower-risk area or add more to the name. EPS was guided to $4.00-4.06 (actual consensus this weekend is $4.04), while revenue guidance for Q1 '26 was $14.45-14.65 billion, with the actual revenue consensus estimate this weekend of $14.76 billion, or an estimate that is above the guided range already. In secular bull markets, particularly as they age, you want underperforming stocks and you want some uncorrelated stocks to the secular bull. Cisco …

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Cisco's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Shares Down
CSCO
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco posts strong fiscal Q4 results with strong AI infrastructure sales, boosted by NVIDIA partnership and solid networking growth.

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ETFs in Focus as Cisco Beats on Q4 Earnings, Offers Weak Outlook
CSCO
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco beats Q4 estimates but gives a weak outlook, putting ETFs like IYZ, CIBR, VLUE, TRFK and HACK in the spotlight.

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Is It Worth Investing in Cisco (CSCO) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
CSCO
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Cisco Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
CSCO
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO will release financial results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Cisco Systems Earnings Preview: Will AI Help The Company Grow?
CSCO
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco Systems Inc. is scheduled to report earnings after Wednesday's close. The stock hit a record high of $82/share in March 2000 and is currently trading near $70/share.

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About Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

  • IPO Date 1990-02-16
  • Website https://www.cisco.com
  • Industry Communication Equipment
  • CEO Charles H. Robbins
  • Employees 90400

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. The company also offers switching portfolio encompasses campus switching as well as data center switching; enterprise routing portfolio interconnects public and private wireline and mobile networks, delivering highly secure, and reliable connectivity to campus, data center and branch networks; and wireless products include indoor and outdoor wireless coverage designed for seamless roaming use of voice, video, and data applications. In addition, it provides security, which comprising network security, identity and access management, secure access service edge, and threat intelligence, detection, and response offerings; collaboration products, such as Webex Suite, collaboration devices, contact center, and communication platform as a service; end-to-end collaboration solutions that can be delivered from the cloud, on-premise or within hybrid cloud environments allowing customers to transition their collaboration solutions from on-premise to the cloud; and observability offers network assurance, monitoring and analytics and observability suite. Further, the company offers a range of service and support options for its customers, including technical support and advanced services and advisory 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 strategic alliances with other companies. Cisco Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.