CSCOTechnology · Communication EquipmentThe 29 Wall Street analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $135 — +18.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 13 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cisco Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (38): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CSCO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Market Perform | $110 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $132 → $125 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | $135 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Downgrade | Hold | $137 → $120 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $121 → $123 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $130 → $135 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $130 → $135 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $165 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $125 → $140 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $132 → $138 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CSCO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +68.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 75% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Cisco Systems, Inc. has a market value of $453.7B and an enterprise value of $470.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $63.3B. The latest quarter grew 17.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $13.3B, a 21.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.34.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $12.8B.
Cisco Systems, Inc. spent $8.0B on share buybacks and $6.6B on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 34.6×; forward P/E: 20.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.46%, paying out 50% of earnings.
Cisco Systems, Inc. employs 82,400 people — $769K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| CSCOCisco Systems, Inc. | $453.7B | 83 |
| HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | $91.3B | 99 |
| LITELumentum Holdings, Inc. | $88.6B | 63 |
| MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc. | $74.5B | 63 |
| CIENCiena Corp. | $56.4B | 64 |
| UIUbiquiti, Inc. | $37.5B | 63 |
| ORCLOracle Corp.* | $412.5B | 38 |
* Nearest Technology names by size — few communication equipment companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) ended the recent trading session at $113.64, down 1.24% from its prior close. The headline says the stock fell more than the broader market.
Why it matters — CSCO watchers may note the stock's session decline and its relative underperformance against the broader market.
Cisco stock rose 68% over the past year, reflecting surging AI infrastructure orders, robust networking demand, and security growth. The article says these trends strengthen the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Why it matters — CSCO watchers may find the reported demand trends relevant to understanding the factors behind the stock’s rise and Cisco’s growth outlook.
A 24/7 Wall Street article compares Cisco and IBM, noting that one technology giant has risen more than 50% this year while the other has fallen out of favor. It frames the divergence as relevant to retirees seeking dividend income and says the less-favored stock may be overlooked.
Why it matters — Cisco watchers may find the article’s comparison of the two companies’ performance and dividend-income appeal relevant.
Zacks Investment Research says Cisco (CSCO) has recently been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users and suggests exploring what may lie ahead for the stock.
Why it matters — The item flags recent user attention to CSCO but provides no further details about the company or its outlook.
Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were among the market’s biggest losers on Monday. The sharp moves could partly reflect recent cautious commentary on AI spending.
Why it matters — The item may interest CSCO watchers because it connects moves in optical stocks with commentary on AI spending.
The 29 Wall Street analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $135, with estimates ranging from $110 to $170. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 29 analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cisco Systems, Inc. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Oct 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 29 analysts implies +18.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cisco Systems, Inc. 83 out of 100 as at 13 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cisco Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CSCO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $110 to $170 over the next 12 months.
Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +68.5% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, and related services used to connect and secure digital communications.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Here's Why Cisco Systems (CSCO) Fell More Than Broader Market". Cisco Systems (CSCO) ended the recent trading session at $113.64, down 1.24% from its prior close. The headline says the stock fell more than the broader market.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, and related services used to connect and secure digital communications. Its product portfolio spans data center switching, routers, wireless and campus networking, cybersecurity, identity and access management, collaboration tools, and observability software. Cisco also provides solutions for secure access service edge, contact center operations, and communications platform services, supporting enterprise and service-provider infrastructure across a wide range of industries. The company plays a central role in the information technology market by helping organizations build, manage, and protect the networks that support cloud computing, remote work, and large-scale data traffic. Cisco Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.
CEO Mr. Charles H. Robbins · 82,400 employees · United States · https://www.cisco.com
