61.03 USD
+0.80
1.33%
At close Jan 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
60.97
-0.06
0.10%
1 day
1.33%
5 days
3.49%
1 month
3.48%
3 months
7.85%
6 months
30.35%
Year to date
3.27%
1 year
18.34%
5 years
25.06%
10 years
119.22%
 

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 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

35% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 192 | Existing positions closed: 142

21% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 43 [Q2] → 52 (+9) [Q3]

19% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.95B | Put options by funds: $2.48B

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $147B [Q2] → $157B (+$10.4B) [Q3]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,997 [Q2] → 3,007 (+10) [Q3]

3.19% less ownership

Funds ownership: 76.17% [Q2] → 72.98% (-3.19%) [Q3]

25% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,083 | Existing positions reduced: 1,451

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$56
8%
downside
Avg. target
$64
4%
upside
High target
$72
18%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Citigroup
Atif Malik
60% 1-year accuracy
30 / 50 met price target
11%upside
$68
Buy
Maintained
17 Jan 2025
Morgan Stanley
Meta Marshall
80% 1-year accuracy
20 / 25 met price target
11%upside
$68
Overweight
Maintained
17 Dec 2024
B of A Securities
Tal Liani
56% 1-year accuracy
10 / 18 met price target
18%upside
$72
Buy
Maintained
14 Nov 2024
UBS
David Vogt
31% 1-year accuracy
4 / 13 met price target
2%upside
$62
Neutral
Maintained
14 Nov 2024
Wells Fargo
Aaron Rakers
69% 1-year accuracy
24 / 35 met price target
2%downside
$60
Equal-Weight
Maintained
14 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 22 articles about CSCO published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Schwab Network
10 hours ago
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Cybersecurity's Outlook & TikTok's "Double-Edged Sword"
Neutral
CNBC Television
4 days ago
Cramer's Stop Trading: Cisco
CNBC's Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of Cisco Systems.
Cramer's Stop Trading: Cisco
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
CSCO Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio: Right Time to Buy the Stock?
Cisco Systems is benefiting from a robust portfolio, expanding client base and strong partnerships.
CSCO Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio: Right Time to Buy the Stock?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 days ago
DemandScience Appoints Cisco CMO to Board of Directors
As an Independent Board Member, Cisco SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Carrie Palin to Provide Guidance on Strategic Direction, Market Needs and Opportunities, and Long-Term Growth As an Independent Board Member, Cisco SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Carrie Palin to Provide Guidance on Strategic Direction, Market Needs and Opportunities, and Long-Term Growth
DemandScience Appoints Cisco CMO to Board of Directors
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
My Dividend Stock Portfolio: $10,000 In Dividends In 2024 - 97 Holdings With 13 Buys
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My Dividend Stock Portfolio: $10,000 In Dividends In 2024 - 97 Holdings With 13 Buys
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Cisco Unveils AI Defense to Secure the AI Transformation of Enterprises
News Summary: Cisco's end-to-end solution protects both the development and use of AI applications so enterprises can advance their AI initiatives with confidence.  AI Defense safeguards against the misuse of AI tools, data leakage, and increasingly sophisticated threats, which existing security solutions are not equipped to handle.
Cisco Unveils AI Defense to Secure the AI Transformation of Enterprises
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Cisco Systems (CSCO) concluded the recent trading session at $59.33, signifying a +0.97% move from its prior day's close.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Positive
Forbes
1 week ago
Cisco Systems A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock And 2.7% Yield
Cisco Systems has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 2.7% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as being a socially responsible investment, through analysis of social and environmental criteria. Environmental criteria include considerations like the environmental impact of the company's products and services, as well as the company's efficiency in terms of its use of energy and resources.
Cisco Systems A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock And 2.7% Yield
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
BofA Securities Says No Rate Cuts in 2025 – 5 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks Are Top Picks This Year
Investors love dividend stocks, especially the blue-chip variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.
BofA Securities Says No Rate Cuts in 2025 – 5 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks Are Top Picks This Year
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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A Dozen Stocks I'm Buying As Rising Interest Rates Break The Market
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