Cisco
CSCO
Market cap $255B

63.98 USD

-0.69

1.07%

At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

63.90

-0.08

0.13%

1 day

-1.07%

5 days

0.30%

1 month

4.83%

3 months

11.15%

6 months

26.82%

Year to date

8.26%

1 year

31.97%

5 years

38.19%

10 years

115.93%

About: Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff-25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.

Employees: 90,400

Information Technology Computer Communications Equipment

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Funds holding %

of 7,139 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

272% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 368 | Existing positions closed: 99

106% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 52 [Q3] → 107 (+55) [Q4]

15% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $157B [Q3] → $182B (+$24.2B) [Q4]

12% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.28B | Put options by funds: $2.93B

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,019 [Q3] → 3,139 (+120) [Q4]

1.97% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.99% [Q3] → 74.96% (+1.97%) [Q4]

19% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,112 | Existing positions reduced: 1,369

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Research analyst outlook

9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$61

5%

downside

Avg. target

$70

9%

upside

High target

$80

25%

upside

9 analyst ratings

4 positive

44%

5 neutral

56%

0 negative

0%

Citigroup Atif Malik 69% 1-year accuracy 35 / 51 met price target	11%upside $71	Buy Maintained	13 Feb 2025
Rosenblatt Mike Genovese 76% 1-year accuracy 29 / 38 met price target	25%upside $80	Buy Upgraded	13 Feb 2025
Goldman Sachs Michael Ng 80% 1-year accuracy 24 / 30 met price target	2%downside $63	Neutral Maintained	13 Feb 2025
JP Morgan Samik Chatterjee 62% 1-year accuracy 41 / 66 met price target	14%upside $73	Overweight Maintained	13 Feb 2025
Piper Sandler James Fish 79% 1-year accuracy 19 / 24 met price target	13%upside $72	Neutral Maintained	13 Feb 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 79 articles about CSCO published over the past 30 days

CNBC Television

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Zacks Investment Research

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Cisco (CSCO): Should You Buy?

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Cisco (CSCO): Should You Buy?

Buybacks Galore: 3 Mega-Caps Just Approved Billions in Buybacks

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Buybacks Galore: 3 Mega-Caps Just Approved Billions in Buybacks

The Motley Fool

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These 2 Tech Giants Just Declared Dividend Raises

Zacks Investment Research

CSCO's Prospects Ride on Strong AI Push: Should You Buy the Stock?

Cisco Systems' is benefiting from an expanding security and AI portfolio that is driving order growth.

CSCO's Prospects Ride on Strong AI Push: Should You Buy the Stock?

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New January Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 14 Buys

January saw solid investment activity with $1,500 in net capital added, primarily into Business Development Companies like Owl Rock Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund. Dividend income hit a record $814 in January, up 21% Y/Y, driven by ongoing investments in high-yield BDCs, aiming for $11,000 annual net dividends. Focus on maintaining steady BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of $100 in dividend income.

My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New January Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 14 Buys

Zacks Investment Research

Unlocking Cisco (CSCO) International Revenues: Trends, Surprises, and Prospects

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Unlocking Cisco (CSCO) International Revenues: Trends, Surprises, and Prospects

Zacks Investment Research

Is Trending Stock Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) a Buy Now?

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

Is Trending Stock Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) a Buy Now?

Cisco Q2: Strong AI Infrastructure Order Growth

Cisco's strong AI infrastructure order growth and robust product order growth drive accelerated revenue and EPS growth, justifying a 'Buy' rating with a $75 fair value. The company reported 9.4% revenue growth and 8% adjusted EPS growth, securing over $350 million in AI infrastructure orders in the last quarter. Cisco's aggressive share repurchase activities, totaling $2.8 billion, and a new $15 billion buyback authorization highlight strong shareholder returns.

Cisco Q2: Strong AI Infrastructure Order Growth

Stock Market This Week: META's 20-Day Win Streak, INTC & APP Soar, CSCO Earnings

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Stock Market This Week: META's 20-Day Win Streak, INTC & APP Soar, CSCO Earnings

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