Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CSCO
  • Rev/Share 13.9721
  • Book/Share 11.5386
  • PB 5.9592
  • Debt/Equity 0.6374
  • CurrentRatio 0.9513
  • ROIC 0.1148

 

  • MktCap 272289600000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.216
  • PFCF 21.2676
  • PE 27.9548
  • Debt/Assets 0.2444
  • DivYield 0.0294
  • ROE 0.215

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
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
Upgrade CSCO Exane BNP Paribas Neutral Outperform -- $72 Jan. 28, 2025
Reiterated CSCO Citigroup -- Buy $64 $68 Jan. 17, 2025

News

CSCO vs. DELL: Which AI Enterprise Infrastructure Stock is a Buy?
CSCO, DELL
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems CSCO and Dell Technologies DELL are key providers of AI-powered enterprise infrastructure solutions. Cisco offers network infrastructure to power AI training and inference workloads for both webscalers and enterprises with high-density routers and switches, improved network management, and high-performance optics.

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Cisco Shares Trade Near 52-Week High: What's Next for CSCO Investors?
CSCO
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO is benefiting from an expanding security and AI portfolio despite challenging macroeconomic conditions and stretched valuation.

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BofA Securities Top Q3 Stocks Picks Feature 4 Incredible Dividend Ideas
CSCO, KEY, LEVI, MDT
Published: July 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason.

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Investors eye tariff turmoil, Cisco president talks AI push
CSCO
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Here are some of the stories covered on Morning Brief: Market Sunrise for July 8, 2025. Tariffs are one of the big topics of conversation, not just on Wall Street, but across the globe.

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Cisco's Margins Riding on Supply Chain: Will the Expansion Continue?
CSCO
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems CSCO has been benefiting from a flexible and diversified supply chain that is driving gross margin expansion. This improvement, along with productivity improvements and disciplined cost management, bodes well for operating margin expansion.

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Investors Heavily Search Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Here is What You Need to Know
CSCO
Published: July 04, 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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Ex-Dividend Reminder: American Express, Globe Life And Cisco Systems
AXP, CSCO, GL
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

On 7/3/25, American Express, Globe Life, and Cisco Systems will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. American Express will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.82 on 8/8/25, Globe Life will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.27 on 8/1/25, and Cisco Systems will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.41 on 7/23/25.

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Cisco Hits 52-Week High: Can AI Focus Further Drive the Stock?
CSCO
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO hits a 52-week high as AI-fueled infrastructure orders top $1B and innovation momentum boosts investor confidence.

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If You Have $5,000, Buy These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Now
CSCO, PEP, VZ
Published: June 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investing in high-yield dividend stocks can produce plenty of cash flow, but that's not the only thing that makes these stocks special.

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Tech Mahindra Partners with Cisco to Launch Managed Services for Multicloud Defense
CSCO
Published: June 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PUNE, India , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of a new managed services offering for Cisco Multicloud Defense, a component of Cisco's Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Tech Mahindra's managed services offering will provide enterprises with robust cloud security solutions that enable secure, scalable, and seamless operations across multi-cloud environments.

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Cisco vs. Home Depot: Which Dow Stock's the Better Buy for Dividends and Defense?
CSCO, HD
Published: June 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco (NADSAQ:CSCO) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are more traditional value stocks that investors may wish to punch their ticket to if there's concern about the S&P 500's valuation.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock
CSCO
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cisco (CSCO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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INE Releases Top Five Takeaways from Cisco Live 2025
CSCO
Published: June 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

IT training provider reports on industry conversations and trending topics from San Diego conference IT training provider reports on industry conversations and trending topics from San Diego conference

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Cisco's Strong Portfolio Aids Product Revenues: A Sign of More Upside?
CSCO
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CSCO's product revenues rise 15% in the fiscal third quarter, fueled by AI innovation and rising security and observability demand.

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SRPT Down Near 9-Year Low, CSCO Upgrade, ROKU Using AMZN Ads
AMZN, CSCO, ROKU
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) sold off more than 40% after suspending its Elevidys Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, which was linked to two fatal liver failure cases. Diane King Hall break takes a closer look into the report.

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AVGO vs CSCO: Which Enterprise Security Software Stock Has an Edge?
AVGO, CSCO
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Broadcom AVGO and Cisco Systems CSCO are key providers of security software solutions for enterprises. AVGO offers Endpoint Security (Symantec and Carbon Black), Network Security, Information Security, Application Security (Carbon Black) and Identity Security solutions.

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Cisco (CSCO) Up 1.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
CSCO
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Cisco Expands AI Portfolio for Data Centers: Why the Stock is a Hold
CSCO
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO is benefiting from an expanding security and AI portfolio despite challenging macroeconomic conditions and stretched valuation.

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Is Trending Stock Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) a Buy Now?
CSCO
Published: June 10, 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 Rides on AI: Can the Stock Stay Secure in the AI Threat Era?
CSCO
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CSCO beats its $1B AI order goal early with secure AI tools. But rivals HPE and ANET are stepping up their game in secure AI networking.

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Is It Worth Investing in Cisco (CSCO) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
CSCO
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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BlueCat highlights the next generation of Intelligent Network Operations solutions at Cisco Live
CSCO
Published: June 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Intelligent NetOps makes it easier to change and modernize the network as organizational requirements demand Intelligent NetOps makes it easier to change and modernize the network as organizational requirements demand

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IR Announces Enhanced Cisco Cloud Migration Support
CSCO
Published: June 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

IR previews enhanced Cisco cloud migration capabilities at Cisco Live San Diego. New features improve visibility, reduce risk, and streamline migrations to Cisco Cloud SAN DIEGO , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Research (IR) (ASX: IRI), the world's most trusted independent provider of observability for business-critical IT ecosystems, today announced a preview of its enhanced Cisco cloud migration solution at Cisco Live - San Diego.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Bank of America Global Technology Conference (Transcript)
CSCO
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO ) Bank of America Global Technology Conference June 4, 2025 11:40 AM ET Company Participants Mark Patterson - Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer Richard Scott Herren - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Tal Liani - BofA Securities, Research Division Tal Liani Good morning, everybody. Derrick going to close the door in a few seconds.

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3 Networking Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Headwinds
CSCO, EXTR, NTGR
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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

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Gigamon Showcases the Power of Deep Observability at Cisco Live 2025
CSCO
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Gigamon will showcase its Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline at Cisco Live 2025, June 8-10 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CSCO
Published: May 30, 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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Final Trades: Nvidia, Cisco, Rio Tinto and Chipotle
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Published: May 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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

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Cisco Joins Stargate UAE Initiative
CSCO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Cisco to collaborate with G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDI, and SoftBank Group to power AI innovation and infrastructure development in recently announced UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi News Summary Cisco to provide networking, security and observability hardware and software solutions for OpenAI workloads, advancing AI infrastructure in the Middle East. Strategic partnership supports the Stargate Project's commitment to safe, broadly distributed AI development and responsible capital stewardship.

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OpenAI announces Stargate UAE, in partnership with Nvidia, Oracle, SoftBank, Cisco, G24
CSCO, NVDA, ORCL, SFTBF, SFTBY
Published: May 22, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest details on OpenAI's new venture in the Middle East.

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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.