Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock Acquired Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). In a filing disclosed on April 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Cisco Systems stock on March 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS BROKERAGE ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of United Rentals (NYSE:URI) on 3/25/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Corning (NYSE:GLW) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of RH (NYSE:RH) on 3/19/2026.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

NASDAQ CSCO opened at $88.59 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $349.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.08, a P/E/G ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.83. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $80.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $77.24. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 1 year low of $55.16 and a 1 year high of $90.45.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The network equipment provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $15.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.11 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 19.22% and a return on equity of 27.88%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.94 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 2nd were given a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is a positive change from Cisco Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 58.95%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cisco Systems

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 398,943,293 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $30,730,602,000 after acquiring an additional 4,049,893 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 195,521,161 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $15,060,995,000 after acquiring an additional 1,057,962 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley raised its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 75,326,258 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $5,802,382,000 after acquiring an additional 206,352 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in Cisco Systems by 11.6% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 59,836,782 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $4,609,227,000 after buying an additional 6,224,062 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter worth $4,473,272,000. Institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Surging AI orders from hyperscalers — Cisco is seeing accelerating AI order momentum, targeting over $5B in fiscal‑2026 AI deals which supports revenue growth expectations and long‑term upside. Cisco Cashes in on AI Order Momentum: More Upside Ahead in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Quantum networking prototype — Cisco unveiled a working Universal Quantum Switch (research prototype) that preserves quantum information with minimal degradation, signaling long‑term leadership and R&D differentiation in a nascent growth area. Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network
• Positive Sentiment: Expanded partner channel — Qmulos products are now on Cisco’s Global Price List, simplifying procurement for customers and potentially smoothing sales motions for compliance/security offerings. Qmulos Now Available on Cisco Global Price List (GPL), Accelerating Continuous Compliance Solutions for Joint Customers
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism and price targets — Several writeups point to a clear path for additional upside off recent gains (one model targets ~$98.76), which can support buyer interest if fundamentals continue to surprise on the upside. Why Cisco’s AI and Networking Tailwinds Point to $98.76 in 12 Months
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate purpose update — Cisco published its FY25 Purpose Report emphasizing security, privacy and trust in AI; important for reputation and enterprise positioning but not an immediate earnings driver. Prioritizing Security, Privacy, and Trust in the AI Era | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst views — Coverage highlights shifting narratives: strong AI tailwinds but tougher comps/valuation debates; this creates divergent short‑term views among investors. How Cisco Systems (CSCO) Story Is Shifting With Mixed Analyst Views And New AI Moves
• Negative Sentiment: Intraday weakness flagged — Coverage noted Cisco registered a bigger fall than the market in the latest session (lower volume vs. average), reflecting profit‑taking after the rally. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and skepticism — Some commentary highlights premium valuation and skeptical analyst takes, which can cap near‑term gains if growth expectations slip. 3 Unpopular Stocks We’re Skeptical Of
• Negative Sentiment: Sector security headlines — Unauthorized access incidents at other AI vendors (Anthropic) raise broader security concerns that can increase customer diligence cycles across AI/networking buys. Unauthorized Users Access Anthropic’s Mythos AI During Limited Testing Rollout

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently issued reports on CSCO shares. Zacks Research lowered shares of Cisco Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, DZ Bank upgraded shares of Cisco Systems to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Cisco Systems currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.81.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems

In related news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 19,545 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.00, for a total transaction of $1,485,420.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 671,095 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,003,220. This trade represents a 2.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Maria Victoria Wong sold 2,179 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.74, for a total transaction of $169,395.46. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 28,807 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,239,456.18. This represents a 7.03% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 46,431 shares of company stock valued at $3,574,820 over the last three months. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

Cisco Systems Company Profile

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Its core business focuses on enabling enterprise and service-provider networks through products such as routers, switches, network security appliances and wireless systems. Over time Cisco has broadened its portfolio to emphasize software-defined networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions that help organizations build and manage modern IT environments.

In addition to hardware, Cisco offers a growing range of software platforms and subscription services for network management, security, analytics and collaboration.