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NASDAQ · CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Technology · Communication Equipment
$104.51
Down-$4.08 (-3.76%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 2:15 AM
SID Score
7.1/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
41/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 313.22B
- P/E ratio
- 30.36
- Dividend yield
- 1.95%
- 52-week range
- $72.80 – $130.37
- Volume
- 24.71M
- Avg. volume
- 20.46M
Price performance · CSCO
CSCO price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
CSCO closed at $104.51 after 21 trading sessions, down 6.85% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $104.51
- Period change
- -6.85%
- Period low
- $104.51
- Period high
- $118.39
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $108.77 | $108.77 | $103.1446 | $104.51 | 24.71M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $110.67 | $111.10 | $108.2798 | $108.59 | 13.56M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $111.95 | $112.12 | $109.4403 | $110.29 | 11.96M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $110.905 | $112.695 | $110.28 | $111.38 | 14.16M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $108.15 | $111.01 | $107.5005 | $110.24 | 20.46M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $104.32 | $106.955 | $104.04 | $106.50 | 13.56M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $106.77 | $106.77 | $103.58 | $104.89 | 18.57M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $107.23 | $107.90 | $106.69 | $107.26 | 11.48M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $106.105 | $107.06 | $105.30 | $106.71 | 10.76M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $109.24 | $109.468 | $106.405 | $106.50 | 14.18M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $109.96 | $110.00 | $107.14 | $107.39 | 15.89M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $112.17 | $112.41 | $108.45 | $109.85 | 20.96M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $115.15 | $116.23 | $113.25 | $113.64 | 16.74M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $114.28 | $115.37 | $112.76 | $115.07 | 12.32M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $118.21 | $118.27 | $114.13 | $115.34 | 14.5M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $116.64 | $118.65 | $115.36 | $118.39 | 11.42M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $116.655 | $117.18 | $114.69 | $114.89 | 12.98M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $117.07 | $118.39 | $116.58 | $117.39 | 17.26M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $113.53 | $118.40 | $113.31 | $117.94 | 21.04M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $111.975 | $113.19 | $111.535 | $112.82 | 18.55M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $109.83 | $112.23 | $109.00 | $112.20 | 17.5M |
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Company profile
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.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $76.75
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 16
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Bernstein | Market Perform | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | HSBC | Hold | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | — |
News briefing
Generated Oct 30, 2026, 9:18 PM
Why Is CSCO Down 3.76% Today?
Cisco Systems declined $4.08 today as the broader market digested mixed signals around the networking giant's competitive positioning in high-growth AI infrastructure markets. While Cisco is positioned to benefit from AI data center expansion, increased competitive pressure from specialized players like Arista Networks and broader security threats from Dell's AI security push are weighing on investor sentiment.
Bottom line: Cisco's 3.76% decline reflects investor concerns about competitive positioning despite favorable macro tailwinds in AI data center and virtualization markets. The company has substantial opportunities to capture growth in multi-trillion-dollar markets, but must execute its modernization efforts and defend market share against specialized competitors like Arista while contending with broader security vendor consolidation around AI capabilities. Watch for upcoming earnings guidance and product announcements that clarify Cisco's competitive differentiation in AI-driven infrastructure.
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Mobile Virtualization - Global Strategic Business Report 2026 | Secure Your Share of a US$21 Billion Market by 2032 | Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Google, and IBM Dominate
BYOD, remote work and tighter data rules fuel mobile virtualization, while cloud, 5G and secure containers strengthen endpoint control across regulated industriesDublin, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Mobile Virtualization - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global mobile virtualization market, estimated at US$5.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach US$21.0 billion by 2032. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.
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Virtualization Security - Capitalize on a 16.5% CAGR to Secure the US$4.9 Billion 2032 Market as Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Dell EMC, and Huawei Disrupt Defenses
AI-driven detection, micro-segmentation and cloud-native security help contain breaches, automate response and strengthen compliance across virtual workloadsDublin, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Virtualization Security - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global virtualization security market, estimated at US$1.7 billion in 2025, is projected to reach US$4.9 billion by 2032. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%
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Desktop Virtualization - Global Strategic Business Report: Capitalize on the $26.2 Billion Market by 2030 as Microsoft, Citrix, VMware, Cisco, and Dell Accelerate DaaS Disruption
Cloud DaaS, centralized management and AI automation reduce hardware, energy and IT support costs while improving scalability, security and workforce agility.Dublin, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Desktop Virtualization - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global desktop virtualization market, valued at US$15.8 billion in 2024, is projected to reach US$26.2 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Market grow
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Cisco Systems Stock Performance
Cisco Systems shares closed at $108.59, reflecting a daily decline of 0.83% per SID market data. The stock has delivered a strong 45.92% return over the trailing twelve months, significantly outperforming its sector peers. However, near-term momentum has softened, with shares declining 2.88% over the past three months despite a 3.13% gain over the last month. Technically, CSCO trades below its 50-day moving average of $110.14, suggesting short-term resistance, while remaining well above its 200-day moving average of $100.79, which confirms the longer-term uptrend remains intact. The 14-day RSI reads 41.2, placing the stock in neutral-to-slightly-oversold territory according to Massive/Polygon data. Cisco's beta of 0.864 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 20.5 million shares, reflecting consistent institutional participation and healthy liquidity across major exchanges.
Cisco Systems Valuation Analysis
Cisco Systems carries a market capitalization of approximately $313.2 billion, positioning it among the largest networking and infrastructure technology companies globally. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.36, which represents a premium relative to historical norms for the networking hardware sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at an elevated 19.96, suggesting that the current earnings multiple significantly exceeds projected earnings growth rates according to SEC filings. Cisco's price-to-book ratio of 6.69 reflects substantial goodwill and intangible assets on the balance sheet, largely driven by the company's acquisition history including the Splunk transaction. The company maintains a dividend yield of 2.06%, providing income-oriented investors with a meaningful cash return. At current valuation levels, the stock's premium pricing appears to incorporate expectations for continued revenue diversification toward higher-margin recurring software and subscription services within Cisco's evolving business model.
Smart Money Activity for CSCO
Cisco Systems registers a composite smart money score of 41 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning is exceptionally strong at 25 out of 25, indicating maximum confidence from large fund managers based on 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity scores a modest 4.3 out of 25, with SEC Form 4 filings revealing 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days — comprising 11 purchases and 9 sales. The slight lean toward buying suggests insiders are not aggressively reducing exposure at current price levels. Dark pool activity scores 8.8 out of 25, indicating below-average off-exchange accumulation patterns. Congressional trading activity registers at just 3.2 out of 25, reflecting minimal recent legislative interest in the stock. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and weaker scores across other smart money categories creates a mixed composite picture, with heavyweight fund managers maintaining substantial positions while other informed participant categories show limited directional activity in Cisco shares.
Cisco Systems Earnings Outlook
Cisco Systems has demonstrated consistent earnings outperformance in recent quarters according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter ending May 2026, Cisco posted earnings per share of $1.06, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.06, representing a 6% positive surprise. The August 2026 quarter continued the beat trend, with actual EPS of $1.22 surpassing the $1.13 estimate by $0.09, an 8% upside surprise. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $1.13 for the quarter reporting on August 17, 2026, and $1.29 for the November 2026 period per analyst estimates. The sequential growth trajectory from $1.06 to a projected $1.29 reflects expectations for continued margin expansion and revenue recovery. Cisco's pattern of exceeding consensus suggests analyst models may remain conservatively calibrated, particularly as the company's transition toward recurring software revenue streams contributes to improved earnings visibility.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for CSCO
Recent Wall Street coverage of Cisco Systems reflects a predominantly cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. On September 30, 2026, Bernstein initiated coverage with a Market Perform rating, adding to the neutral tone. Piper Sandler maintained its Neutral rating on September 22, reaffirming a hold stance according to Wall Street analyst reports. Deutsche Bank provided the most bullish recent action, initiating coverage with a Buy rating on September 1, upgrading from a prior Hold position. Conversely, HSBC downgraded Cisco to Hold from Buy on August 14, citing concerns reflected in the post-earnings assessment. Barclays maintained its Equal-Weight rating on August 13. Of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry neutral or hold-equivalent ratings while only one — Deutsche Bank — advocates a buy position. This distribution suggests the Street broadly views Cisco as fairly valued near $108.59, with limited near-term catalysts to drive meaningful multiple expansion beyond current levels.
