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CSCO Stock Forecast: Cisco Systems, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Sept 2026
$111
+1.78% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $135 — +21.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$431.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
82 / 100
Median analyst target
$135
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$17.3B+17.6% y/y
Operating income$4.8B
Net income$3.9B
Free cash flow$5.0B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.3%
1M
+0.4%
YTD
+46.8%
1Y
+66.8%
From 52W high
−14.0%
From 52W low
+69.2%
$66
$130
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CSCO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
82 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
98
Momentum
91
Volatility
88
Growth
70
Value
64
Quality
62
Issuance
60
Accruals
38
Size
0

Revisions (98): 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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Wall Street

CSCO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CSCO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120$140$160$180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CSCOHigh $170Median $135Low $115

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
19 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $115Median $135High $170

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Sept 2026Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy$135
14 Aug 2026HSBCDowngradeHold$137$120
14 Aug 2026HSBCDowngradeHold
13 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$121$123
13 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight
13 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight
13 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$130$135
13 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight
13 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$130$135
13 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$150$165
13 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy
13 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy
13 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$125$140
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$132$138
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$130$150
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight
25 June 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$125$130
25 June 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight
12 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

CSCO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 21 Sept 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +66.8% against +15.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CSCO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CSCOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CSCO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+8.0%
Analysts raising
22
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
32.9×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
8.6×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.0×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
17.6%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
51.3%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Gross margin
64.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.7%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
21.0%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
27.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.0%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.5%

Higher than 35% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $431.8B and an enterprise value of $447.0B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 3.9B.

  • Trailing P/E: 32.9×; forward P/E: 19.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.53%, paying out 50% of earnings.

  • Cisco Systems, Inc. employs 82,400 people $769K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CSCO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCommunication Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CSCOCisco Systems, Inc.$431.8B
82
LITELumentum Holdings, Inc.$83.5B
60
HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise Co.$80.7B
99
MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.$76.1B
59
CIENCiena Corp.$49.1B
65
UIUbiquiti, Inc.$35.7B
67
ASTSAST Spacemobile, Inc.$22.4B
7

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News

Latest CSCO news & analysis

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Sept 2026neutral

Cisco Systems (CSCO) has recently drawn notable attention from Zacks.com users. The article notes that it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Why it matters — CSCO watchers would care because heightened attention from research-platform users signals the stock is being actively evaluated for factors that could influence its outlook.

Broadcom, Cisco, Arista Networks And A Financial Stock On CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

Benzinga · 21 Sept 2026neutral

CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades" segment featured investment selections by financial commentators, including Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth, who chose Broadcom, Cisco, Arista Networks, and a financial stock as final trade picks.

Why it matters — Cisco was mentioned favorably among the CNBC "Final Trades" selections, drawing investor attention to the stock.

These 3 Stocks Sit at the Center of NVIDIA's Cybersecurity Push

MarketBeat · 20 Sept 2026positive

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang described cybersecurity as the next major growth market, citing AI automation's exponential increase in code to be scanned and the expanding security needs around AI models, data, and agents. This aligns with multiple indicators suggesting an inflection point for the cybersecurity sector.

Why it matters — CSCO watchers would care because a leading tech CEO's endorsement of cybersecurity as a growth market signals strong potential tailwinds for the security sector in which Cisco operates.

The old new thing: Cisco and retro tech are back and forming the AI buildout's backbone

Market Watch · 19 Sept 2026positive

The article notes that Cisco and other established, decades-old technologies are regaining prominence as they become central components of the AI infrastructure buildout. After being overlooked for roughly two decades, these legacy technologies are once again considered important.

Why it matters — A CSCO watcher would care because the report positions Cisco's established networking technology as a key backbone element of the expanding AI infrastructure, highlighting renewed relevance for the company.

Cisco Drops 8% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Stock on the Dip?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

CSCO shares fell 8% over three months, reflecting concerns about margins and recurring growth. The article notes that surging AI demand and networking refresh opportunities support the company's outlook despite the decline.

Why it matters — For CSCO watchers, the note highlights the company's recent stock decline and the factors behind it, as well as the resilience of its outlook thanks to AI demand and networking refreshes.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CSCO stock

What is the CSCO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $135, with estimates ranging from $115 to $170. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CSCO stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering Cisco Systems, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cisco Systems, Inc. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CSCO?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. ranks 82 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 (98 of 100).

Will CSCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +21.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cisco Systems, Inc. 82 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CSCO stock forecast for 2030?

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: $115 to $170 over the next 12 months.

How has CSCO stock performed over the past year?

Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +66.8% over the 12 months to 21 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cisco Systems, Inc. do?

Cisco Systems Inc. is a global technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services for businesses, governments, and service providers.

What is the latest news on CSCO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Sept 2026): "Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock". Cisco Systems (CSCO) has recently drawn notable attention from Zacks.com users. The article notes that it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Company

About Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems Inc. is a global technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services for businesses, governments, and service providers. Cisco Systems Inc. focuses on secure connectivity across campus, data center, branch, and cloud environments through products and platforms for routing, switching, wireless networking, network security, and observability. Its portfolio also includes collaboration tools, such as Webex, along with technical support, managed services, consulting, and infrastructure software designed to help organizations build, secure, and manage modern networks. Cisco Systems Inc. serves a broad range of industries, including enterprise IT, public institutions, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure, making it a central supplier in the market for mission-critical communications and network operations. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

CEO Mr. Charles H. Robbins · 82,400 employees · United States · https://www.cisco.com