Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CSCO
  • Rev/Share 14.5844
  • Book/Share 11.8486
  • PB 6.2353
  • Debt/Equity 0.5993
  • CurrentRatio 0.9274
  • ROIC 0.1168

 

  • MktCap 291906866314.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.3003
  • PFCF 22.3581
  • PE 28.296
  • Debt/Assets 0.2319
  • DivYield 0.0222
  • ROE 0.2231

 

  • 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
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
Upgrade CSCO Cleveland Research Neutral Buy -- -- May 9, 2025

News

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN to Form Joint Venture to Deliver World-Leading AI Infrastructure
AMD, CSCO
Published: November 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Joint venture to deliver up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030, starting with a 100 MW deployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to power the Global AI ecosystem with cost-efficient, high-performance infrastructure News Summary AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN to invest in a joint venture and serve as its exclusive technology partners, deepening their multi-year strategic collaboration announced in May during U.S. President Donald J. Trump's visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Cisco Up 35% in a Year: Is There More Room for the Stock to Rise?
CSCO
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO's AI-fueled order surge, new products and upbeat 2026 outlook lift momentum, even as valuation risks keep the stock in focus.

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DGII vs. CSCO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CSCO, DGII
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Computer - Networking sector have probably already heard of Digi International (DGII) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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3 AI-Driven Dividend Stocks That Still Offer Real Value
AVGO, CSCO, STX
Published: November 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Even as the investing world continues to debate whether we are or are not in an “AI bubble,” there shouldn't be any question whether AI-driven dividend stocks are still enjoying a moment.

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Exclusive: AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer
AMD, CSCO
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Advanced Micro Devices , Cisco Systems and Saudi Arabian artificial intelligence startup Humain are forming a joint venture to build data centers in the Middle East and have landed their first customer, CEOs at the three companies told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

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Why Cisco Systems (CSCO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
CSCO
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Cisco Is Going Up, But You Might Not Make Money
CSCO
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares have risen 9.5% over the past 21 trading days. This surge is indicative of a skyrocketing demand for AI infrastructure and robust networking outcomes, yet significant fluctuations like this usually provoke a critical inquiry: is the stock genuinely durable when market conditions decline?

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Even Cisco's 2% Dividend Can't Save Them From Investor Hate
CSCO
Published: November 18, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Cisco(NASDAQ:CSCO) are trading just under $78 per share.

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Don't Overlook Cisco (CSCO) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
CSCO
Published: November 17, 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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Investors Heavily Search Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Here is What You Need to Know
CSCO
Published: November 17, 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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Wall Street Roundup: Cisco Surges, Oracle Sinks Amid Growing AI Fears
CSCO, ORCL
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Market sentiment remains jittery as investors weigh high valuations and upcoming earnings, especially Nvidia's report. Cisco (CSCO) surged on strong AI infrastructure orders, while Oracle (ORCL) fell amid concerns over hyperscaler spending and AI depreciation risks.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Cisco Systems, Walt Disney, Sealed Air, and More
CSCO, DIS, SEE
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Major U.S. equities indexes fell Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. Technology shares dragged the Nasdaq down nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were also lower.

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Cisco's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Shares Rise
CSCO
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CSCO posts strong fiscal Q1 with earnings and revenue beats, solid ARR gains and upbeat guidance for fiscal 2026.

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Cisco Systems Q1 earnings top estimates, company raises outlook on robust AI demand
CSCO
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO, ETR:CIS) after Wednesday's close reported better than expected earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter 2026 and lifted its guidance on strong AI cloud demand. The networking equipment maker posted earnings per share for the quarter of $1, edging past the $0.98 Wall Street forecast.

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Cisco CEO on latest quarter: AI demand from hyperscalers is accelerating
CSCO
Published: November 13, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco CEO & Chairman Chuck Robbins joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's record $1.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers, progress on security following the Splunk acquisition, and much more.

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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
CSCO, DIS, SEE
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Stock futures are slightly lower after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 48,000 for the first time; President Donald Trump signed funding legislation to reopen the government through January, ending the 43-day shutdown; Walt Disney (DIS) shares are lower after the entertainment giant posted weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue; Cisco (CSCO) shares are soaring after the networking company's results topped Wall Street estimates; and Sealed Air (SEE) shares are moving higher on a report the packaging firm could be taken private. Here's what you need to know today.

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Government Shutdown Ends, Dow Highs, DIS Drops & CSCO Soars
CSCO
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Pres. Donald Trump signed into law a funding bill to reopen the U.S. government. Kevin Green and Diane King Hall discuss the market implications and what investors need to keep on their radar as economic data slowly rolls out over the coming weeks.

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A.I. Networking & Security Key in CSCO Earnings, Competition from ANET to NVDA
CSCO, NVDA
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) is on the path to breaking its all-time high that it last touched in March 2000. Ali Mogharabi believes A.I.

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Cisco Stock Before Q1 Earnings?
CSCO
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CSCO's first-quarter fiscal 2026 results may reflect solid networking and security demand, but competition and valuation pressures loom large.

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Wall Street Roundup: Layoff Surge, Prolonged Shutdown, Cracks In AI Trade
AMD, AMZN, BABA, CRCL, CRWV, CSCO, DASH, DIS, GOOG, GOOGL, META, NVDA, ORCL, PLTR, TSN, UBER
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

AI sector stocks like Palantir (PLTR), Nvidia (NVDA), and AMD face valuation concerns despite strong earnings, leading to recent pullbacks. The government shutdown and lack of economic data are increasing uncertainty, with job cuts rising sharply and consumer spending at risk.

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Seeking Clues to Cisco (CSCO) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
CSCO
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cisco (CSCO), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended October 2025.

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INE Refreshes CCNA Courses in Step with Cisco
CSCO
Published: November 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

INE Announces Updates to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Learning Paths to Align with Cisco's Recent Rebranding INE Announces Updates to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Learning Paths to Align with Cisco's Recent Rebranding

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Iron Bow Technologies Wins Americas Public Sector Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2025
CSCO
Published: November 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN DIEGO , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CISCO PARTNER SUMMIT 2025 -- Iron Bow Technologies has been named the Americas Public Sector Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2025. Cisco Partner Awards recognizes top-performing partners demonstrating service excellence and innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed and achieve desired outcomes in an evolving digital landscape.

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Logicalis US wins Managed Services Partner of the Year for the Americas at Cisco Partner Summit 2025
CSCO
Published: November 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

TROY, Mich. , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US, the leading global technology service provider, has been named Managed Services Partner of the Year for the Americas at Cisco Partner Summit 2025.

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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
CSCO
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco (CSCO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Should You Invest in Cisco (CSCO) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
CSCO
Published: November 04, 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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AI-Driven Security Boom Puts These 4 Cybersecurity Stocks in Spotlight
CSCO, DDOG, PANW, SAIL
Published: November 04, 2025 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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Cisco Systems upgraded by UBS analysts on AI growth potential
CSCO
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO, ETR:CIS) has been upgraded to ‘Buy' from ‘Neutral' by UBS analysts, who see the company entering a multi-year growth cycle driven by AI infrastructure demand. They upped their price target to $88 from $74, implying 21% upside from Friday's closing share price of about $73.

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Cisco's $140 Billion Gift To Investors
CSCO
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Cisco Systems (CSCO) may not grab headlines like the high-flying tech names of today, but its quiet consistency has made it a powerhouse of shareholder returns. While growth has slowed, the company's cash-generation machine continues to reward investors handsomely.

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Wall Street Loves Nvidia, Palantir and Cisco
CSCO, NVDA, PLTR
Published: November 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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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.