Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
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- symbol CSCO
- Rev/Share 14.9315
- Book/Share 12.0665
- PB 6.5636
- Debt/Equity 0.6304
- CurrentRatio 0.955
- ROIC 0.1202
- MktCap 312926689390.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.2483
- PFCF 24.358
- PE 28.2806
- Debt/Assets 0.2439
- DivYield 0.0207
- ROE 0.2364
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | CSCO | Erste Group | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Feb. 18, 2026 |
| Upgrade | CSCO | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | -- | $100 | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Upgrade | CSCO | Erste Group | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Nov. 10, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CSCO | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $88 | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
Cisco Stock Rises 17% in 6 Months: Will AI Endeavors Fuel More Gains?
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cisco Systems CSCO shares have returned 17.2% in the trailing six-month period, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector, as well as close peers, Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE and Arista Networks ANET, driven by an aggressive AI push and expanding networking portfolio. While the broader sector has appreciated 11.7%, shares of Arista Networks climbed 3.9%.
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PANW vs. CSCO: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is a Buy Right Now?
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cisco Systems edges past Palo Alto Networks with rising estimates, strong security adoption and lower valuation as integration costs weigh on PANW.
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Buy Or Sell Cisco Stock At $78?
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Cisco Systems (CSCO) have rallied to around $78, supported by optimism around AI infrastructure spending, resilient enterprise demand, and improving recurring revenue from software and services. However, the stock's sharp move higher has pushed valuation well above historical averages, even as revenue growth remains modest and core networking demand faces cyclical and competitive pressures.
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cisco Systems (CSCO) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, CSCO broke out above the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
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Wall Street Analysts Think Cisco (CSCO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: February 19, 2026 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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How Low Can Cisco Stock Go?
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares have decreased by 11.4% over the last 5 trading days. The recent decline in CSCO is a reflection of renewed worries over shrinking gross margins and the impact of the Splunk acquisition; however, significant declines such as this often prompt a more challenging question: is this dip temporary, or are there underlying issues at play?
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Wall Street Sees 16% Upside in Cisco (CSCO) Despite Recent 9.4% Selloff
Published: February 17, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) has dropped 9.4% over the past week.
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3 Stocks to Consider From a Troubled Networking Industry
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Amid macro headwinds and margin pressures, CSCO, EXTR and RDCM ride on multiple tailwinds.
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Why Cisco (CSCO) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Explore how Cisco's (CSCO) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
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Investors Heavily Search Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: February 16, 2026 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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Wall Street Roundup: Economic Data, Earnings Updates
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Macroeconomic data show a mixed picture: January jobs beat expectations, but 2025 revisions reveal anemic job growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target. AI-driven capital expenditures are fueling gains for select industrials like Caterpillar (CAT), while tech hyperscalers increasingly rely on debt to fund expansion.
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Cisco Systems Below $82? Buy Now, It Won't Last—$182 Is Coming
Published: February 13, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
It is a bold statement to say Cisco NASDAQ: CSCO stock will advance by $100 to $182, but there are forces at play and precedents that suggest just that. Cisco's share price crossed a significant threshold in early February, rising above the $82 level to set a fresh all-time high.
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Where Will Cisco (CSCO) Stock Be in 5 Years?
Published: February 13, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Sometimes favored but other times reviled, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is a technology firm that never ceases to garner interest.
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Why Cisco's stock is falling hard — and taking the tech sector with it
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Arista's stock is dropping ahead of earnings, after Cisco's report sparked renewed fears about the impact of high memory prices.
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Cisco stock has worst day since 2022 as memory prices pressure margins
Published: February 12, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Cisco shares plunged 12% Thursday as the company's margins face pressure from rising memory prices. The drop is the company's largest in four years.
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Networking Giant Drops on Earnings: Time to Load Up on Cisco?
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The company highlighted $2.1 billion in AI infrastructure orders for the quarter, signaling robust demand from hyperscalers.
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Cisco Plunges Despite Earnings That Topped Estimates. Here's What's Dragging the Stock
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Networking giant Cisco Systems is the latest tech firm to see its stock drop after revealing it's grappling with the impacts of a global memory shortage.
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Cisco Q2 Earnings: The Wrong Way To Get On The AI Bandwagon
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s strong Q2 2026 revenue growth in Networking was not enough to appease investors for a couple of reasons. The high valuation CSCO stock multiples were too detached from Cisco's fundamentals, especially when we consider gross profitability. Q3 guidance was mixed with strong revenue growth and more margin pressures.
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Cisco Q2 Results: Narrowing Margins Overshadow Earnings Beat, Shares Fairly Valued
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares in networking company Cisco Systems, Inc., traded lower following the release of its Q2 results. The declines were despite results that landed above expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Higher costs and the likelihood of lower margins in the periods ahead were likely factors driving the negative sentiment.
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Cisco's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Shares Fall
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CSCO beats Q2 estimates with 10% EPS growth and 9.7% revenue rise, but shares slide 7% despite strong AI orders and upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook.
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AI-Led Security Boom Makes These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Worth Buying
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cybersecurity firms with AI capabilities are positioned for long-term growth as cyberattacks continue to intensify.
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ETFs in Focus as Cisco Slides Post Q2 Earnings Beat Amid Poor Outlook
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CSCO slides 7% after Q2 beat as fiscal 2026 outlook disappoints, but AI demand and strong networking orders keep ETFs in focus.
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Will Cisco (CSCO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cisco (CSCO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Cisco Q2 Earnings Loom: Buy or Hold the CSCO Stock Ahead of Results?
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CSCO heads into its fiscal Q2 report with revenues seen at $15-$15.2B, rising AI networking demand, and shares up 35% year over year.
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Countdown to Cisco (CSCO) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Cisco (CSCO) for the quarter ended January 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Cisco (CSCO) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Published: February 02, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: February 02, 2026 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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Cisco Is Rallying, But Is It A Trap?
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Cisco Systems (CSCO) – a provider of networking, collaboration, IoT, and analytics products – experienced a 6-day winning streak, accruing cumulative gains of 7.6% over this timeframe. The company's market capitalization has increased by approximately $22 billion during the last 6 days, and is currently valued at $312 billion.
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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