Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
CSCO stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $136.27 — +22.6% versus the last price of $111.11. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CSCO historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CSCO.
CSCO annual returns by year
Congress trading in CSCO
39 members of Congress have disclosed trading CSCO — 31 purchases and 33 sales worth an estimated $1.0M. Most recent disclosure: Jul 30, 2026.
See who in Congress traded CSCO →Insider activity in CSCO
CSCO's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 29 sales ($7.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 19, 2026.
| Aug 19, 2026 | Subaiya Thimaya K. | EVP, Operations | Sell | $247,201 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Subaiya Thimaya K. | EVP, Operations | Sell | $402,873 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Patel Jeetendra I | President and CPO | Sell | $143,834 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Patel Jeetendra I | President and CPO | Sell | $543,391 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Patel Jeetendra I | President and CPO | Sell | $101,352 |
About Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and sells technologies that help to power, secure, and draw insights from the internet in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. The company offers data center switching; network security, identity and access management, and secure access service edge; threat intelligence, detection, and response solutions; interconnects public and private wireline and mobile networks, delivering connectivity to campus, data center, and branch networks; WEBEX suite, collaboration devices, and contact center; communication platform as a service software, including perpetual licenses, subscription arrangements, and hardware solutions; network assurance, monitoring and analytics, and observability suite; issue resolution, software support, and hardware replacement; professional services, such as planning, design, implementation, and high-value consulting; service and support packages, financing, and managed network services; and regional, national, and international wireline carriers, webscale products, internet, and cable. It also delivers connectivity to campus, data center, and branch networks; wireless products, including indoor and outdoor wireless coverage designed for seamless roaming use of voice, video, and data applications; end-to-end collaboration solutions through cloud, on-premise, or within hybrid cloud environments, transition collaboration solutions from on-premise to the cloud; and network assurance, monitoring and analytics, and observability suite. In addition, it offers technical support and advisory services. The company serves businesses, public institutions, governments, and service providers. It sells its products and services directly, through systems integrators, service providers, resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
CSCO Key Statistics
CSCO in plain English
- P/E ratio (33.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CSCO's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (27.32%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (20.95%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.51%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CSCO stock: frequently asked questions
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s stock price today?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) last traded at $111.11 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $66.13 and $130.37.
Is CSCO stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CSCO is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $136.27 — about +22.6% versus the current price of $111.11. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CSCO 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,756 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 376%, or 16.9% per year.
Does CSCO pay a dividend?
Yes. Cisco Systems, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.51% per year at today's share price.
What is CSCO's P/E ratio?
CSCO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.4, and 20.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CSCO stock?
Yes — 39 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CSCO under the STOCK Act, totaling 31 purchases and 33 sales worth an estimated $1.0M.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Cisco Systems, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol CSCO on the NASDAQ.
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