Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CSCO
  • Rev/Share 14.5844
  • Book/Share 11.8486
  • PB 6.8059
  • Debt/Equity 0.5993
  • CurrentRatio 0.9274
  • ROIC 0.1168

 

  • MktCap 318616265560.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.2187
  • PFCF 25.0229
  • PE 30.8851
  • Debt/Assets 0.2319
  • DivYield 0.0203
  • ROE 0.2231

 

  • 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
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
Upgrade CSCO Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $75 May 15, 2025

News

Cisco (CSCO) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
CSCO
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
CSCO
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
CSCO
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?
CSCO
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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3 U.S. Tech Stocks To Watch After Nasdaq 100 Bullish Breakout Above 25,830 (Technical Analysis)
AMZN, CSCO, META
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Nasdaq 100 momentum has turned decisively bullish: The index broke above its 7-week range at 25,830 and has started to outperform other major US indices on a week-to-date basis, signalling a catch-up phase for US mega-cap tech. VARS points to emerging tech leaders: Amazon, Cisco Systems, and Meta Platforms show improving volatility-adjusted relative strength versus their benchmarks, suggesting a transition from prior underperformance to potential positive alpha generation over the next 1–3 weeks. Technical structures favour further upside, with clear risk levels: All three stocks have reclaimed key moving averages and seen bullish RSI breakouts, but the bullish case hinges …

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Is It Time To Sell Cisco Stock?
CSCO
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Our multi-faceted analysis indicates that it could be the right time to divest from CSCO stock. We maintain a generally negative outlook on the stock, and a price of $54 might not be unattainable.

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CRWD vs. CSCO: Which Cybersecurity Stock Has an Edge Right Now?
CRWD, CSCO
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems is gaining ground in cybersecurity with steadier growth and a cheaper valuation, while CrowdStrike faces slowing sales momentum.

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DELL vs. CSCO: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
CSCO, DELL
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dell Technologies leads in AI server demand, but Cisco Systems' networking strength and earnings momentum position it as the stronger AI infrastructure stock.

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Cisco Stock Rises 8% in 3 Months: Will the Rally Continue in 2026?
CSCO
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO outpaces sector peers with a 7.7% gain on AI momentum, rising security demand, and bullish fiscal 2026 guidance.

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5 Amazing Dividend-Paying Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With Huge Growth Potential
AVGO, CSCO, MSFT, TSM, TXN
Published: January 15, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Trillion-dollar AI companies Broadcom, Microsoft, and TSMC each pay a dividend yielding less than 1%. Cisco Systems is making billions of dollars in sales to hyperscalers and pays a 2.2% dividend.

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Cisco Still Looks Undervalued As AI Networking Demand Accelerates
CSCO
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Still Looks Undervalued As AI Networking Demand Accelerates

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Investors Heavily Search Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Here is What You Need to Know
CSCO
Published: January 07, 2026 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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Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, Fidelity
CSCO, NVDA
Published: January 06, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Elon Musk's AI said it raised $20 billion in new funding. CNBC reported in November that a financing round would value the artificial intelligence startup at about $230 billion.

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Cisco's Long Road Back Shows How Tech Manias Can Bury The Best Companies
CSCO
Published: January 06, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Our discussion started by going back to the late 1990s, when Cisco was one of the hottest stocks on the planet.

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Wall Street Analysts See Cisco (CSCO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
CSCO
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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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My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New November Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 12 Buys
AAPL, AGNC, ALIZF, AM, AMD, APLE, ARCC, ARI, AVGO, BA, BABA, BAC, BEP, BGS, BNS, BP, BX, CBAUF, CL, CM, CSCO, CSWC, D, ENB, FSK
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I trimmed positions in NVDA and AMD due to valuation concerns and overexposure, favoring BDCs like ARCC, OBDC, and HTGC for yield. November dividend income reached a record $653, up 5% Y/Y, with BDCs now comprising 33% of total dividends despite potential sector-wide dividend cuts. My 2025 target is $11,000 in annual net dividends (8% growth), with flexibility to raise capital for real estate or travel if opportunities arise.

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2026 Will Be ‘Incredibly Choppy' But These 5 Stocks Could Soar
AAPL, BA, CSCO, NKE
Published: January 05, 2026 by: The Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investor Dan Niles breaks down why 2026 could be messy for investors and shares exactly which stocks he's betting on.

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CSCO's Security Revenues Decline: Can Strong Portfolio Revive Growth?
CSCO
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco's Security sales dip 2% as cloud shifts and legacy product declines weigh, but next-gen offerings show promise.

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Q2 Metals: The Cisco Project Keeps Growing
CSCO, QUEXF
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Q2 Metals (QTWO:CA) is rated a buy, driven by rapid progress at its Cisco Lithium project, one of the world's largest spodumene deposits. Recent drilling, including a record-setting 457.4m at 1.65% Li2O, signals the deposit may exceed previous exploration targets in both size and grade. The upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), expected Q1 2026, is a key catalyst likely to derisk the project and attract market attention.

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Uncover 4 Undervalued Tech Giants Before They Skyrocket in 2026
AMAT, CRM, CSCO, MU
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Four mega-cap tech stocks still trade at discounts despite a strong 2025 rally, with AI infrastructure and data center demand setting the stage for 2026 upside.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock
CSCO
Published: December 22, 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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Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say
CSCO
Published: December 19, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

On Wednesday, Cisco revealed that a group of Chinese government-backed hackers is exploiting a vulnerability to target its enterprise customers who use some of the company's most popular products.

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Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day
CSCO
Published: December 17, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative

On Wednesday, Cisco announced hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in some of its most popular products that allows the full takeover of affected devices. Worse, there are no patches available at this time.

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Fortinet vs. Cisco: Which Cybersecurity Leader Has the Edge Now?
CSCO, FTNT
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Fortinet's record margins, surging SASE billings, and AI-driven security gains put FTNT in focus against CSCO's broader but uneven growth story.

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Cisco Trades Near 52-Week High: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock in 2026?
CSCO
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO rides a 33.8% surge with booming AI demand, but high valuation and macro risks may limit upside in 2026.

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Why Is Cisco (CSCO) Up 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
CSCO
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Cramer's Stop Trading: Cisco Systems
CSCO
Published: December 11, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of Cisco Systems.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CSCO
Published: December 09, 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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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
CSCO
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

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Nvidia: Just Like Cisco In 2000
CSCO, NVDA
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Nvidia Corporation is a dominant force in AI, but its valuation mirrors Cisco's pre-dot-com bubble peak, raising concerns of overexuberance. Despite strong earnings and revenue growth, NVDA's high valuation and market optimism may not be sustainable as infrastructure cycles mature. Power shortages and overbuilt datacenter capacity echo past tech bubbles, suggesting billions in capex may not yield expected returns.

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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.