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Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO

Technology — Communication Equipment
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
105.78
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 8 4 — 5 5 — 5 3 — 6 4
Insider Ownership
0.58%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
435,870.00
Revenue
63,325.00
Net Income
13,267.00
Free Cash Flow
12,767.00
Net Debt
3,454.00
Current Ratio
0.93
Debt/Equity
0.39
P/E ratio
32.69
P/S ratio
6.84
P/B ratio
8.61
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(0.54%)
This Y EPS Growth
18.23%
Next Y EPS Growth
9.21%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
11.58%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.50
Annual Dividend Rate
1.56
Annual Dividend Yield
3.15%
total individual payouts
2029 ‡‡‡‡‡
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 1.67
—
—
—
—
2025 1.63
—
—
—
—
2024 1.59
—
—
—
—
2023 1.55
—
—
—
—
2022 1.51
—
—
—
—
2021 1.47
—
—
—
—
2020 1.43
—
—
—
—
2019 1.38
—
—
—
—
2018 1.28
—
—
—
—
2017 1.13
—
—
—
—
2016 0.99
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 26,146.00 17,854.00 16,110.00 15,918.00
Receivables 5,854.00 6,685.00 6,701.00 7,470.00
Inventory 3,644.00 3,373.00 3,164.00 5,694.00
Other 4,352.00 5,612.00 5,950.00 6,191.00
43,348.00 36,862.00 34,986.00 38,665.00
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 2,313.00 2,304.00 2,528.00 3,366.00
ST’ Debt 2,046.00 — — —
Other 5,136.00 5,643.00 5,420.00 6,763.00
31,309.00 40,584.00 35,064.00 41,525.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 14,883.00 15,349.00 15,841.00 17,252.00
63,325.00
’25 13,841.00 13,991.00 14,149.00 14,673.00
56,654.00
’24 14,668.00 12,791.00 12,702.00 13,642.00
53,803.00
’23 13,632.00 13,592.00 14,571.00 15,203.00
56,998.00
’22 12,900.00 12,720.00 12,835.00 13,102.00
51,557.00
’21 11,929.00 11,960.00 12,803.00 13,126.00
49,818.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 3,212.00 1,822.00 3,757.00 5,386.00
14,177.00
’25 3,661.00 2,241.00 4,057.00 4,234.00
14,193.00
’24 2,371.00 808.00 3,971.00 3,730.00
10,880.00
’23 3,962.00 4,739.00 5,219.00 5,966.00
19,886.00
’22 3,427.00 2,461.00 3,661.00 3,677.00
13,226.00
’21 4,096.00 2,974.00 3,880.00 4,504.00
15,454.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 2,889.00 1,539.00 3,343.00 4,996.00
12,767.00
’25 3,444.00 2,031.00 3,796.00 4,017.00
13,288.00
’24 2,237.00 638.00 3,803.00 3,532.00
10,210.00
’23 3,786.00 4,569.00 4,949.00 5,733.00
19,037.00
’22 3,306.00 2,355.00 3,556.00 3,532.00
12,749.00
’21 3,929.00 2,792.00 3,713.00 4,356.00
14,790.00
in millions of $

EPS

Oct Jan Apr Jul Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 0.72 0.80 0.85 0.97
3.33
’25 0.68 0.61 0.62 0.71
2.61
’24 0.89 0.65 0.46 0.54
2.54
’23 0.65 0.67 0.78 0.97
3.07
’22 0.70 0.71 0.73 0.68
2.82
’21 0.51 0.60 0.68 0.71
2.50

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

1.8
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.60 45.56 44.50 52.11 72.80 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 63.35 58.19 60.23 80.82 130.37 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26,000 84,900 90,400 86,200 82,400 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.98 0.67 0.60 0.66 0.77 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 51,557.00 56,998.00 53,803.00 56,654.00 63,325.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 62.55% 62.73% 64.73% 64.94% 64.52% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,477.00 15,318.00 12,234.00 11,100.00 16,009.00 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.08% 26.87% 22.74% 19.59% 25.28% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11,812.00 12,613.00 10,320.00 10,180.00 13,267.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,957.00 1,726.00 2,507.00 2,811.00 2,540.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.36 13.93 13.31 14.25 16.02 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.83 3.08 2.55 2.63 3.36 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.17 4.86 2.69 3.57 3.59 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.11) (0.21) (0.17) (0.23) (0.36) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.06 4.65 2.53 3.34 3.23 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.54 10.84 11.24 11.78 12.72 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,170.00 4,093.00 4,043.00 3,976.00 3,953.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.00 16.84 18.93 25.89 34.62 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.66 3.74 3.64 4.78 7.24 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.75 4.80 4.31 5.78 9.12 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.48 3.43 3.70 4.92 7.32 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.07 10.27 19.49 20.98 36.29 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13,226.00 19,886.00 10,880.00 14,193.00 14,177.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (477.00) (849.00) (670.00) (905.00) (1,410.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12,749.00 19,037.00 10,210.00 13,288.00 12,767.00 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11,077.00 12,039.00 (3,722.00) (78.00) (2,860.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,837.00 8,704.00 19,621.00 22,861.00 19,372.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (9,430.00) (17,442.00) 1,767.00 6,751.00 3,454.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39,773.00 44,353.00 45,457.00 46,843.00 50,285.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.34% 12.88% 9.12% 8.25% 10.53% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.77% 34.91% 16.12% 13.71% 17.87% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.15% 29.99% 22.98% 22.06% 27.32% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Cisco Systems (CSCO) stands as a reliable cash cow in networking, with revenue stabilizing around $50 billion for years, fueled by aggressive buybacks that slashed shares 22% and boosted per-share metrics like revenue (up 5% CAGR) and EPS. Yet, recent 5.5% revenue dips, massive layoffs inflating efficiency stats, and a 43% free cash flow plunge in 2024 signal maturing pressures amid competition from cloud players. Analyst targets offer modest upside—mean 18%, high 30%—but elevated valuations (PE at 25.9x) and insider selling topping $100 million (zero buys) raise red flags on momentum.

Profitability remains solid with 62-65% gross margins and strong historical ROE/ROA, but EBT margins eroded to 22.7% in 2024, ROIC halved, and balance sheet cracks emerged: working capital flipped negative, net debt turned positive at $6.75 billion after debt doubled. Acquisitions like Splunk ($28B) and shifts to software/cybersecurity promise recurring revenue, with forecasts eyeing 5%+ annual growth to $68 billion and EPS to $3.88 by 2027.

Tailwinds like AI networking and hybrid work could drive gains, but risks loom from debt costs, China exposure, tariff threats, and execution hurdles. Insiders cashing out amid projected growth whispers caution—hold for dividends and monitor margins, as Cisco’s fortress may need vigilance to weather the storm.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Latest News

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19 Sep

4 , 1:12 PM
Cisco relies on Splunk to expand its enterprise AI spending share but confronts a major execution test. Splunk integration forms a major strategic push into AI that can significantly alter Cisco's competitive trajectory.

17 Sep

3 , 2:25 PM
Cisco Systems shares rose 3.3% as Splunk advances AI capabilities behind the firewall. Splunk AI behind the firewall strengthens Cisco enterprise security offerings and market positioning.

16 Sep

4 , 6:11 AM
New Splunk AI POD and cloud alliances could alter the bull case for Cisco Systems. New Splunk AI POD and cloud alliances represent major strategic product and partnership moves that can significantly shift Cisco's competitive position and investor outlook.

3 , 4:28 PM
Cisco shares rise after Splunk launches tracking for AI token consumption costs. Splunk AI token tracking adds a new capability that may support Cisco's data analytics offerings.

3 , 10:48 AM
Cisco Systems' Splunk AI initiatives are gaining momentum with efforts to surpass Datadog and CrowdStrike in AI-driven security and observability markets. Splunk AI momentum supports Cisco's competitive positioning in data analytics and security without immediate major financial shifts.

15 Sep

4 , 5:05 PM
Cisco Systems gains as its $7.5 billion AI target moves on-premises. On-premises shift of major AI target strengthens Cisco enterprise positioning and growth outlook.

4 stocktwits.com, 1:09 PM
Cisco and Nvidia expand partnership to deliver Agentic AI to Splunk customers, lifting CSCO and NVDA shares slightly. Expanded Nvidia partnership advances Cisco AI capabilities via Splunk and strengthens long-term positioning.

4 , 10:30 AM
Cisco introduces new Splunk advancements to deliver trusted AI at scale for enterprises. New Splunk AI capabilities strengthen Cisco's enterprise AI offerings and competitive stance.

4 , 7:14 AM
Cisco Systems assumes a formal role in 6G and quantum networking development. Formal roles in 6G and quantum networking signal major strategic positioning in transformative technologies that can shift Cisco's long-term competitive trajectory.

3 www.trefis.com, 6:08 PM
Arista Networks raised its full-year guidance for the third time, prompting questions on whether the stock can still deliver returns amid competition with Cisco Systems. Arista's repeated guidance raises signal stronger competitive pressure in networking equipment that may affect Cisco's market position.

3 www.trefis.com, 5:32 PM
Cisco stopped leading with its Campus Refresh, indicating a change in product strategy and market approach. Shift away from Campus Refresh leadership may alter enterprise networking sales and competitive positioning.

3 www.trefis.com, 5:18 PM
Arista Networks stock surged in a move whose advance signals are now under scrutiny amid ongoing competition with Cisco Systems in networking hardware. Arista's gains underscore competitive pressure that could modestly shift Cisco's market share and investor views.

14 Sep

3 , 1:10 PM
Cisco launches new Splunk AI package aimed at on-premises computing inside customer environments. New AI product addition expands Cisco's Splunk on-prem capabilities with moderate effect on enterprise positioning.

13 Sep

3 , 12:56 PM
Arista released critical security advisories. Cisco demonstrates that AI network growth generates ongoing repair and maintenance demands. Cisco gains positioning in AI networking repair needs amid Arista security issues.

11 Sep

4 www.trefis.com, 4:49 PM
Growing AI networking orders may drive substantial swings in Cisco stock prices. AI networking demand growth positions Cisco for major revenue gains and stock movement.

3 , 5:11 PM
Cisco shares surge over 3.7% after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang identifies cybersecurity as AI's next blockbuster application. Stock surge and Huang endorsement signal moderate influence on Cisco's AI-driven cybersecurity positioning.

3 , 12:12 PM
Ciena raised its 2027 growth guide, signaling stronger demand for AI optical networking gear and intensifying competition in the sector. Ciena's upgraded outlook increases competitive pressure on Cisco in AI optical networking.

10 Sep

3 , 2:27 PM
Cisco shares decline as trial begins over claims involving Huawei source code. Trial on Huawei source-code claims may moderately affect Cisco's competitive positioning against a key rival without fundamentally altering its trajectory.

3 , 11:22 AM
Ciena struggles to convert its $8.5B backlog into revenue due to persistent supply constraints in networking equipment. Ciena supply constraints may shift some networking market share toward Cisco.

3 , 9:00 AM
Infleqtion and Cisco announce collaboration to advance networked quantum technology. Partnership targets quantum networking development with moderate long-term positioning value for Cisco.

3 , 9:00 AM
Global industry leaders join Cisco's WebexOne event to showcase advancements in AI-powered work and collaboration tools. WebexOne event promotes AI features in Cisco's core collaboration products, potentially lifting short-term sentiment and positioning.

9 Sep

4 , 2:55 PM
Cisco states AI agents now account for 60% of global inference workloads. Claim ties Cisco directly to dominant AI infrastructure demand and market positioning.

3 www.trefis.com, 6:15 PM
Cisco stock faces downside risks as its fastest growth depends on hyperscalers. Hyperscaler reliance creates risks that could affect Cisco stock trajectory and sentiment.

3 , 5:32 PM
AMD partners with Cisco to target AI opportunities in the Middle East. Partnership positions Cisco for moderate gains in Middle East AI infrastructure.

8 Sep

4 www.marketbeat.com, 8:02 PM
Cisco Systems projects AI agents will drive multi-year networking infrastructure demand growth. AI networking boom outlook signals major long-term revenue and market positioning gains for Cisco.

4 Sep

3 www.trefis.com, 4:51 PM
Cisco Systems stock rose, driven by factors beyond its AI orders. Stock gains from diversified orders signal improved demand and moderate positive effects on Cisco's trajectory.

2 Sep

4 www.trefis.com, 5:20 PM
Cisco stock carries undisclosed internal risks that threaten valuation, investor returns and long-term performance. Cisco's hidden internal risks can substantially shift stock trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 247wallst.com, 1:00 PM
Cisco is gaining traction in AI infrastructure through its networking hardware and software offerings that support data center connectivity and AI workloads. Emphasis on Cisco's AI infrastructure role points to major strategic positioning that could reshape growth trajectory and investor sentiment.

1 Sep

4 , 4:14 PM
Cisco Systems faces espionage concerns tied to its Fire Ant Router, raising security questions that could affect investor confidence and CSCO stock performance. Espionage allegations around the Fire Ant Router expose Cisco to major reputational damage and potential loss of enterprise contracts.

31 Aug

4 www.trefis.com, 5:58 PM
Cisco Systems stock has a second growth engine beyond the AI narrative that could drive future performance. Second engine points to major strategic factors likely to significantly alter Cisco's trajectory and investor sentiment.
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