Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)


Cisco Systems, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ representing the equity of Cisco Systems Inc. The company develops and sells technologies used to power, secure, and analyze internet and network traffic across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Its portfolio includes data center switching, network security, identity and access management, secure access service edge, threat intelligence, collaboration tools through the Webex suite, contact center offerings, communication platform software, network assurance and observability tools, wireless products, and related support and professional services. Cisco also provides financing, managed network services, and advisory and technical support. Its customers include businesses, public institutions, governments, and service providers, with distribution through direct sales, systems integrators, resellers, distributors, and service providers. Incorporated in 1984, Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CSCO
$88.71
-20.3% Downside
Overvalued
$130.23
17.0% Upside
Fair
Fair
July 6, 2026
July 22, 2026
1.68
1.5%
August 19, 2026
36.7x
9.0x
7.2x
436.3 B
455.2 B
7.0%
99.8%
5.2
54.5%
98.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$88.71

Estimated downside of 20.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$94.67

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$33.66

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$89.57

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$82.46

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$130.23

Analysts imply upside of 17.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

60.746 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

62.889 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

17.007 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

24.231 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.21

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

5.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

98.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 19, 2026

Days to Earnings

29

Dividend Payment Date

July 22, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 6, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.68

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

54.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) has a Buy consensus, with 13 buy, 8 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 13
Hold 8
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$88.71
Estimated downside 20.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 20.3%
Analyst Target
$130.23
Implied upside 17.0%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is $88.71. This implies an estimated downside of 20.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 20.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is $130.23. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 17.0%.

The current financial health read for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is August 19, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.68, ex-dividend date is July 6, 2026, payment date is July 22, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is 36.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Cisco Systems Inc is 436.3 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Cisco Systems Inc is 455.2 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Cisco Systems Inc is NASDAQ-CSCO, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CSCO) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Cisco Systems Inc is 7.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Cisco Systems Inc is 99.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.