55.76 USD
+0.00
0.00%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
55.72
-0.04
0.07%
1 day
0.00%
5 days
-1.61%
1 month
-8.43%
3 months
-7.42%
6 months
-1.13%
Year to date
-5.65%
1 year
16.68%
5 years
31.26%
10 years
99.71%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

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

306% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 422 | Existing positions closed: 104

108% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 52 [Q3] → 108 (+56) [Q4]

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $155B [Q3] → $182B (+$26.6B) [Q4]

12% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $3.28B | Put options by funds: $2.94B

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,026 [Q3] → 3,279 (+253) [Q4]

3.09% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.17% [Q3] → 75.26% (+3.09%) [Q4]

19% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,148 | Existing positions reduced: 1,411

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$60
8%
upside
Avg. target
$68
22%
upside
High target
$80
43%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
38%
neutral
63%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Samik Chatterjee
43% 1-year accuracy
32 / 74 met price target
26%upside
$70
Overweight
Maintained
17 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Atif Malik
19% 1-year accuracy
11 / 59 met price target
22%upside
$68
Buy
Maintained
14 Apr 2025
Piper Sandler
James Fish
34% 1-year accuracy
10 / 29 met price target
8%upside
$60
Neutral
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Rosenblatt
Mike Genovese
33% 1-year accuracy
13 / 40 met price target
43%upside
$80
Buy
Upgraded
13 Feb 2025
Goldman Sachs
Michael Ng
32% 1-year accuracy
11 / 34 met price target
13%upside
$63
Neutral
Maintained
13 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 24 articles about CSCO published over the past 30 days

Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
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3 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 11% to 63% to Buy and Hold Forever
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
The latest trading day saw Cisco Systems (CSCO) settling at $55.75, representing a -0.03% change from its previous close.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New All-Time Dividend Record In March - 100 Holdings With 15 Buys
March investments totaled around $1,200, mainly in BDCs like Blue Owl Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $100. Dividend income hit a new all-time record of $1,404, up 17% Y/Y driven by substantial purchases over the last twelve months. Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New All-Time Dividend Record In March - 100 Holdings With 15 Buys
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Arista Networks vs. Cisco: Which Networking Stock is a Better Bet?
CSCO appears to be a better investment option compared to ANET at the moment.
Arista Networks vs. Cisco: Which Networking Stock is a Better Bet?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Is Cisco (CSCO) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
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Is Cisco (CSCO) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
The latest trading day saw Cisco Systems (CSCO) settling at $57.33, representing a +1.3% change from its previous close.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
4 Tech Stocks With Surprisingly Strong Dividends
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4 Tech Stocks With Surprisingly Strong Dividends
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
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Cisco Systems vs. OKTA: Which Cybersecurity Stock Should You Bet On?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
DGII vs. CSCO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Computer - Networking sector might want to consider either Digi International (DGII) or Cisco Systems (CSCO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
DGII vs. CSCO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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