CSCOTechnology · Communication EquipmentThe 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.
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 (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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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 +21.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | $135 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Downgrade | Hold | $137 → $120 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | HSBC | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $121 → $123 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $130 → $135 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $130 → $135 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $165 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $125 → $140 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $132 → $138 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $130 → $150 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $125 → $130 |
| 25 June 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | 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 21 Sept 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +66.8% against +15.7% 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 35% 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 $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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Cisco Systems, Inc. returned +66.8% over the 12 months to 21 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cisco Systems Inc. is a global technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services for businesses, governments, and service providers.
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.
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
