NASDAQ · CSCO
Technology · Communication Equipment
$109.51
Down-$0.73 (-0.66%)
Updated Sep 20, 2026, 1:39 PM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
47/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 19 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
CSCO closed at $109.51 after 19 trading sessions, down 0.65% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $110.35 | $110.8068 | $108.09 | $109.51 | 41.3M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $109.72 | $111.44 | $109.32 | $110.24 | 16.16M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $110.66 | $110.99 | $107.55 | $107.74 | 15.56M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $110.915 | $111.69 | $109.62 | $110.07 | 15.61M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $109.97 | $111.74 | $109.39 | $110.06 | 12.55M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $108.89 | $112.215 | $108.36 | $112.13 | 14.16M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $108.74 | $109.89 | $107.36 | $107.44 | 11.55M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $109.275 | $110.43 | $108.98 | $109.43 | 10.84M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $109.37 | $109.64 | $108.475 | $109.17 | 14.69M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $109.64 | $110.355 | $109.00 | $109.20 | 12.38M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $108.80 | $109.67 | $107.60 | $108.61 | 14.22M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $110.315 | $110.51 | $108.395 | $109.455 | 11.37M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $110.05 | $110.72 | $108.93 | $109.74 | 14.17M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $110.28 | $111.38 | $109.61 | $110.49 | 20.85M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $112.31 | $112.50 | $109.71 | $109.93 | 13.05M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $112.15 | $112.57 | $111.61 | $112.15 | 13.55M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $111.51 | $112.95 | $111.19 | $112.36 | 10.31M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $112.23 | $112.4995 | $110.605 | $111.11 | 11.82M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $109.97 | $111.22 | $109.30 | $110.23 | 12.64M |
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CSCO research
Company profile and research snapshot.
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.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | HSBC | Hold | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Keybanc | Overweight | — |
Generated Sep 19, 2026, 9:16 PM
Cisco shares declined 0.66% today despite several positive developments around its AI and cybersecurity positioning. The stock appears to be wrestling with investor concerns about valuation relative to near-term revenue realization, even as the company gains recognition for its technology innovations.
Bottom line: Cisco faces a classic growth-at-what-price dilemma: its strategic positioning in AI-powered cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure is strong, but investors are concerned about valuation relative to near-term revenue realization. Watch for upcoming earnings and guidance updates to determine whether order momentum converts to revenue faster than current market expectations, which could serve as a meaningful re-rating catalyst.
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is seeking to expand Splunk’s role in enterprise AI. That matters because it could give the networking giant another avenue to monetize the AI infrastructure buildout beyond hardware sales. At the 2026 Splunk conference in Denver this week (Sept. 14-17), Cisco introduced the Cisco AI POD for Splunk. This solution brings […]
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Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Cisco Systems shares closed at $109.51, declining 0.83% in the most recent session, per SID market data. The stock has experienced a challenging near-term trajectory, falling 0.94% over the past month and dropping 8.39% over the trailing three-month period. Despite this recent weakness, the longer-term picture remains constructive, with shares appreciating 40.76% over the past twelve months. Technically, CSCO trades below its 50-day moving average of $113.27 but well above its 200-day moving average of $96.72, suggesting a pullback within a broader uptrend. The 14-day relative strength index reads 48.8, indicating neutral momentum with no immediate overbought or oversold conditions, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. Cisco's beta of 0.864 reflects lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 20.5 million shares, supporting consistent liquidity for institutional positioning across the $313.2 billion market capitalization name.
Cisco Systems currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.36, representing a premium valuation for a mature technology infrastructure company, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 19.96, indicating that the current earnings multiple significantly exceeds the company's near-term growth rate, which may raise questions about valuation sustainability at current levels. The price-to-book ratio of 6.69 reflects substantial market premium over Cisco's net asset value, according to SEC filings. On the income return front, Cisco offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.06%, providing a meaningful income component relative to the broader technology sector where dividends remain uncommon. With a market capitalization of $313.2 billion, Cisco maintains its position as one of the largest networking and enterprise technology companies globally. These valuation metrics collectively position Cisco at elevated multiples compared to its historical averages within the technology hardware and networking equipment segment.
Cisco Systems registers a composite smart money score of 47 out of 100 with a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional sentiment is the strongest component, scoring a maximum 25 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership and continued accumulation by major fund managers according to 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, driven by a uniformly bearish pattern: all 8 insider transactions recorded over the past 90 days were sales, with zero insider purchases reported in SEC Form 4 filings. This selling pattern among corporate officers and directors represents a notable divergence from the strong institutional conviction. Dark pool activity registers a modest 8.9 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange accumulation by large block traders. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, indicating moderate legislative interest in the stock. The disconnect between maximum institutional confidence and complete absence of insider buying creates a mixed signal that warrants monitoring for directional clarity.
Cisco Systems has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter ending August 2026, Cisco posted earnings per share of $1.22 against a consensus estimate of $1.13, delivering a positive surprise of $0.09 or approximately 8.0%. The prior quarter similarly exceeded expectations, with actual EPS of $1.06 versus the $1.00 estimate, representing a $0.06 positive surprise. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $1.0416 for the February 2026 quarter, while the August 2026 forward quarter carries an estimate of $1.13, per analyst estimates. The sequential growth from the $1.06 quarter to the $1.22 quarter reflects a 15.1% increase in per-share earnings, suggesting improving operational momentum. Cisco's next scheduled earnings release is anticipated on August 17, 2026, where investors will evaluate whether the company can sustain its beat-and-raise trajectory.
Wall Street coverage of Cisco Systems reflects a moderately constructive consensus, with recent ratings activity showing mixed but generally favorable sentiment, per SID consensus data. The most notable recent action came from Deutsche Bank on September 1, 2026, initiating coverage with a Buy rating, upgrading from a prior Hold stance. This bullish call was partially offset by HSBC's August 14 downgrade to Hold from Buy, signaling divergent views among major investment banks. Several firms maintained existing positive ratings following the August earnings report: Wells Fargo and Keybanc both reiterated Overweight ratings on August 13, while Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight position on the same date, according to Wall Street analyst reports. The clustering of three maintenance ratings on August 13 aligns with post-earnings reassessment timing. The net balance of recent activity shows two firms at Overweight or Buy equivalents, two at Hold or Equal-Weight, and zero at underperform or sell, suggesting a lean-positive outlook across the analyst community covering the networking giant.
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