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NASDAQ:CSCO

Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$49.13
+0.93 (+1.93%)
(As of 05/19/2023 08:48 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$48.40
$49.34
50-Day Range
$45.70
$52.31
52-Week Range
$38.60
$52.56
Volume
28.56 million shs
Average Volume
18.51 million shs
Market Capitalization
$201.23 billion
P/E Ratio
17.67
Dividend Yield
3.18%
Price Target
$56.57

Cisco Systems MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.1% Upside
$56.57 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.23% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.85
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.31mentions of Cisco Systems in the last 14 days
Based on 59 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.17 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.81%
From $3.33 to $3.59 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.80 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

77th out of 608 stocks

Computer & Office Equipment Industry

3rd out of 13 stocks


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About Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock

Cisco, formerly known as Cisco Systems, Inc. is a US-based multinational digital communication company headquartered in San Jose, California. The company has its roots in the computer department of Stanford University and was founded by 2 key Stanford employees. The name Cisco is short for San Francisco, the company’s original hometown, the company’s logo is a representation of the twin towers of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner founded the company to market technology they’d developed while working for the university. Despite some early problems, the 2 were able to work out an agreement with the university that allowed Cisco to grow into one of the world's largest technology companies. The company was ranked 74th on the 2021 Forbes Fortune 100 list and the #1 spot on the Forbes list of Best Places to Work.

Bosack and Lerner pioneered using LANs or local area networking to connect distant computers via a multiprotocol routing system. Local Area Networks is the network used to connect devices in a localized area such as a home, office building, warehouse or university. It is the nexus from which IP connections are made and a central point of operations for business and a means to secure systems. Cisco’s motto is “if it’s connected, it’s protected” which is more relevant today than ever.

Needless to say, Cisco’s business met with early success. The company came to the public market in 1990, 6 years after its founding, with a market capitalization of $224 million. Shortly after, Bosack and Lerner left the company but that was not the end of its success. The market cap will grow to over $500 billion at the peak of the DotCom bubble and stands at roughly half that amount in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the years, the company has had to adapt to a rapidly changing technological environment that required a shift in business as well. While IP-related products are still the core of the business, it has branched out into other areas in response to competition. These include packet switching products, routing, consumer products, and commercial.

Cisco’s growth is also dependent on acquisitions. The company has made over 2 dozen acquisitions, ranging from products and services to enhance core offerings to new technologies and businesses to enhance portfolio stability and shareholder value.

Today, Cisco designs manufactures and markets IP-based networking equipment, products and services related to the communications industry. The primary sub-industries the company is focused on are the Internet of Things, Domain Security, 5G and Video Conferencing. The company's products are sold directly to consumers, wholesalers, and global OEMs. Total revenue in 2021 topped $51.50 billion, with a nearly 23% net income margin.

Cisco is a blue-chip quality technology stock and a dividend-paying stock as well. The company has a track record for dividend increases that numbered 11 consecutive annual increases in 2022, and future increases are expected.

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CSCO Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/26 Dividend
4/04/2023
Dividend Payable
4/26/2023
Last Earnings
5/17/2023
Today
5/21/2023
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/16/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Computer & office equipment
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CSCO
CUSIP
17275R10
Employees
26,000
Year Founded
1969

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$56.57
High Stock Price Forecast
$73.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$44.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+15.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
22 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$11.81 billion
Pretax Margin
25.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$51.56 billion
Cash Flow
$3.58 per share
Book Value
$10.33 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
4,095,820,000
Free Float
4,095,004,000
Market Cap
$201.23 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.00

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Key Executives

  • Charles H. RobbinsCharles H. Robbins
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Maria MartinezMaria Martinez
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Richard Scott HerrenRichard Scott Herren
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
  • Fletcher Previn
    Chief Information Officer & Senior VP
  • Kip Compton
    CTO, SVP, Strategy & Operations













CSCO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Cisco Systems stock right now?

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CSCO shares.
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What is Cisco Systems' stock price forecast for 2023?

22 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Cisco Systems' stock. Their CSCO share price forecasts range from $44.00 to $73.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $56.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have CSCO shares performed in 2023?

Cisco Systems' stock was trading at $47.64 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, CSCO stock has increased by 3.1% and is now trading at $49.13.
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When is Cisco Systems' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 16th 2023.
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How were Cisco Systems' earnings last quarter?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 17th. The network equipment provider reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.03. The network equipment provider had revenue of $14.57 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.36 billion. Cisco Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.66% and a net margin of 20.89%. The firm's revenue was up 13.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.78 earnings per share.
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How often does Cisco Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share on Wednesday, July 26th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.18%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 5th.
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Is Cisco Systems a good dividend stock?

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.24%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 56.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CSCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 43.45% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Cisco Systems' stock buyback program work?

Cisco Systems announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, February 16th 2022, which permits the company to buyback $15,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 6.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Cisco Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?

Cisco Systems issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 17th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.05-1.07 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.04. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.94-15.20 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.95 billion.

What other stocks do shareholders of Cisco Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cisco Systems investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Cisco Systems' stock symbol?

Cisco Systems trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CSCO."

Who are Cisco Systems' major shareholders?

Cisco Systems' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.34%), State Street Corp (4.51%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.73%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.70%) and FMR LLC (1.33%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles Robbins, Deborah L Stahlkopf, Geraldine Elliott, Irving Tan, Jeffery S Sharritts, Kelly A Kramer, M Michele Burns, Maria Martinez, Mark D Chandler, Prat Bhatt and Richard Scott Herren.
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How do I buy shares of Cisco Systems?

Shares of CSCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Cisco Systems' stock price today?

One share of CSCO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $49.13.

How much money does Cisco Systems make?

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has a market capitalization of $201.23 billion and generates $51.56 billion in revenue each year. The network equipment provider earns $11.81 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.78 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Cisco Systems have?

The company employs 26,000 workers across the globe.

Does Cisco Systems have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Cisco Systems: 2234829 Alberta ULC, 2234842 Alberta ULC, A.M. Briggs, Almacén Fiscal Frionet Caldera S.A., Almacén Fiscal Frionet Limón S.A., Appert's Foodservice, Arnotts Fruit Limited, Asian Foods, Bahamas Food Holdings Limited, Bahamas Food Services Limited, Brake Bros, Brake Bros Foodservice Ireland Limited, Brake Bros. Foodservice Limited, Brake Bros. Holding I Limited, Brake Bros. Ltd., Buchy Food Service, Buckhead Beef Co., Buckhead Meat & Seafood Mid-Atlantic Inc., Buckhead Meat & Seafood of Houston Inc., Buckhead Meat Company, Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc., Buckhead Meat of Dallas Inc., Buckhead Meat of Denver Inc., Buckhead Meat of San Antonio LP, Central Seafood Co., Christys Wine & Spirits Limited, Clafra Aktiebolag, Colorado Boxed Beef Co - Specialty meat-cutting division, Corporacion Frionet Sociedad Anonima, Crossgar Foodservice, Crossgar Foodservice Limited, Crown I Enterprises Inc., Cucina Acquisitions UK Limited, Cucina Finance UK Limited, Cucina French Holdings Limited, Cucina Fresh Finance Limited, Cucina Fresh Investments Limited, Cucina Lux Investments Limited, Curleys Quality Foods Limited Third Party, Davigel Belgilux S.A., Desert Meats & Provisions, Distagro, Doerle Food Service, Doughtie's Foods Inc., Dust Bowl City LLC, Eko Fågel Fisk o mittemellan AB, Enclave Insurance Company, Enclave Parkway Association Inc., Enclave Properties LLC, European Imports, European Imports Inc., Freedman Meats, Fresh Direct Group Limited, Fresh Direct Limited, Fresh Direct UK Limited, Fresh Holdings Limited, FreshPoint, FreshPoint Arizona Inc., FreshPoint Atlanta Inc., FreshPoint California Inc., FreshPoint Central California Inc., FreshPoint Central Florida Inc., FreshPoint Connecticut LLC, FreshPoint Dallas Inc., FreshPoint Denver Inc., FreshPoint Hawaii LLC, FreshPoint Inc., FreshPoint North Carolina Inc., FreshPoint Oklahoma City LLC, FreshPoint Pompano Real Estate LLC, FreshPoint Puerto Rico LLC, FreshPoint San Francisco Inc., FreshPoint South Florida Inc., FreshPoint South Texas Inc., FreshPoint Southern California Inc., FreshPoint Tomato LLC, FreshPoint Vancouver Ltd., Freshfayre Limited, Fruktservice i Helsingborg AB, GHS Classic Drinks Limited, Gilchrist & Soames Inc., Gilchrist & Soames UK Limited, Greco and Sons, Guest Packaging LLC, Guest Supply, Guest Supply Asia Limited, Guest Supply Singapore Private Ltd., International Food Group, J & M Wholesale Meats, J. Kings Food Service Professionals, Kent Frozen Foods, Les Ateliers Du Gout, Liquid Assets Limited, M&J Seafood Holdings Limited, M&J Seafood Limited, Manchester Mills LLC, Mayca Autoservicio S.A., Mayca Distribuidores S.A., Menigo Foodservice AB, Mitshim Etatu Supply LP, Newport Meat, Newport Meat Northern California Inc., Newport Meat Pacific Northwest Inc., Newport Meat Southern California Inc., Newport Meat of Nevada Inc., North Star Seafood, North Star Seafood LLC, PFS de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Palisades Ranch Inc., Pallas Foods, Pallas Foods Farm Fresh Unlimited Company, Pauleys Produce Limited, Promotora del Servicios S.A. de C.V., Restaurangakdemien AB, Rohan Viandes Elaboration SAS, SMS Bermuda Holdings, SMS GPC International Limited, SMS GPC International Resources Limited, SMS Global Holdings S.á.r.l., SMS International Resources Ireland Unlimited Company, SMS Lux Holdings LLC, SOTF LLC, SYY Netherlands C.V., SYY Panama S. de R.L., Serca Foodservice, Servicestyckarna I Johannes AB, Servicios Ameriserve S.A. de C.V., Shenzhen Guest Supply Trading Co. Limited, Societe Civile Immobiliere SCI Bianchi Montegut, Societe Civile Immobiliere SCI De Boiseau, Societe Civile Immobiliere SCI De Garcelles, Societe Civile Immobiliere SCI J.D. Lanjouan, Societe Civile Immobiliere SCI Le Dauphin, Stockflag Limited, Stockholms Fiskauktion AB, Supplies on the Fly, Sysco Albany LLC, Sysco Asian Foods Inc., Sysco Atlanta LLC, Sysco Autoservicio S.A., Sysco Baltimore LLC, Sysco Baraboo LLC, Sysco Bermuda Partners L.P., Sysco Boston LLC, Sysco Canada Financial Services LP, Sysco Canada Holdings S.á.r.l., Sysco Canada Inc., Sysco Central Alabama LLC, Sysco Central California Inc., Sysco Central Florida Inc., Sysco Central Illinois Inc., Sysco Central Pennsylvania LLC, Sysco Charlotte LLC, Sysco Chicago Inc., Sysco Cincinnati LLC, Sysco Cleveland Inc., Sysco Columbia LLC, Sysco Connecticut LLC, Sysco Corporation, Sysco Corporation Director's Deferred Compensation Plan Trust, Sysco Corporation Employee's 401k Plan Trust, Sysco Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan Trust, Sysco Corporation Good Government Committee Inc., Sysco Corporation Retirement Trust, Sysco Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Trust, Sysco Corporation Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plan Trust, Sysco Detroit LLC, Sysco Disaster Relief Foundation Inc., Sysco EI VI S.á.r.l., Sysco EU II S.á.r.l., Sysco EU III S.á.r.l., Sysco EU IV Capital Unlimited Company, Sysco EU IV S.á.r.l.., Sysco EU V S.á.r.l., Sysco East Coast Holdings LLC, Sysco Eastern Maryland LLC, Sysco Eastern Wisconsin LLC, Sysco Foods Ireland Unlimited Company, Sysco Foods NI Limited, Sysco Foundation Inc., Sysco France Holding SAS, Sysco France SAS, Sysco George Town II LLC, Sysco George Town Limited S.á.r.l.., Sysco Global Finance LLC, Sysco Global Finance LLP, Sysco Global Holdings B.V., Sysco Grand Cayman Company, Sysco Grand Cayman II Company, Sysco Grand Cayman III Company, Sysco Grand Rapids LLC, Sysco Guernsey Limited, Sysco Guest Supply Canada Inc., Sysco Guest Supply Europe Goods Wholesalers LLC, Sysco Guest Supply Europe Limited, Sysco Guest Supply LLC, Sysco Gulf Coast LLC, Sysco Hampton Roads Inc., Sysco Hawaii Inc., Sysco Holdings II LLC, Sysco Holdings LLC, Sysco Indianapolis LLC, Sysco International Food Group Inc., Sysco International Inc., Sysco Iowa Inc., Sysco Jackson LLC, Sysco Jacksonville Inc., Sysco Kansas City Inc., Sysco Knoxville LLC, Sysco Labs Europe Limited, Sysco Labs Technologies Private Limited, Sysco Leasing LLC, Sysco Lincoln Inc., Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company Inc., Sysco Long Island LLC, Sysco Los Angeles Inc., Sysco Louisville Inc., Sysco Memphis LLC, Sysco Merchandising and Supply Chain Services Canada Inc., Sysco Merchandising and Supply Chain Services Inc., Sysco Metro New York LLC, Sysco Minnesota Inc., Sysco Montana Inc., Sysco Nashville LLC, Sysco Netherlands Partners LLC, Sysco North Dakota Inc., Sysco Northern New England Inc., Sysco Offshore Private Limited, Sysco Philadelphia LLC, Sysco Pittsburgh LLC, Sysco Portland Inc., Sysco Raleigh LLC, Sysco Resources Services LLC, Sysco Riverside Inc., Sysco Sacramento Inc., Sysco San Diego Inc., Sysco San Francisco Inc., Sysco Seattle Inc., Sysco South Florida Inc., Sysco Southeast Florida LLC, Sysco Spain Holdings SLU, Sysco Spokane Inc., Sysco St. Louis LLC, Sysco Syracuse LLC, Sysco Technologies Cayman Ltd., Sysco Technologies LLC, Sysco UK Holdings Limited, Sysco UK Limited, Sysco UK Partners LLP, Sysco USA I Inc., Sysco USA II LLC, Sysco USA III LLC, Sysco Ventura Inc., Sysco Virginia LLC, Sysco West Coast Florida Inc., Sysco Western Minnesota Inc., The SYGMA Network Inc., Upsys, Victua SAS, Walker Foods Inc., Waugh Foods, and Wild Harvest Limited.
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How can I contact Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems' mailing address is 170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA, 95134. The official website for the company is www.cisco.com. The network equipment provider can be reached via phone at (408) 526-4000, via email at marilmor@cisco.com, or via fax at 408-853-3683.

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