State of Wyoming Decreases Stock Holdings in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

State of Wyoming lowered its holdings in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 83.4% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 3,474 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 17,424 shares during the period. State of Wyoming’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $270,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 276.4% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Cisco Systems by 137.0% during the 1st quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems Stock Up 0.9%

CSCO stock opened at $115.58 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $117.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $95.26. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a twelve month low of $65.75 and a twelve month high of $130.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $455.55 billion, a PE ratio of 37.53, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $15.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. Cisco Systems’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.96 earnings per share. Cisco Systems has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.160-1.180 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.270-4.290 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 54.55%.

Trending Headlines about Cisco Systems

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

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• Positive Sentiment: Cybersecurity expansion adds a growth catalyst: Cisco joined an AI cybersecurity alliance and partnered with Tech Mahindra on security service edge offerings. The moves could strengthen Cisco’s position in cloud-delivered security as companies seek protection against AI-enabled threats. Cisco Joins AI Cybersecurity Alliance And Teams With Tech Mahindra On SSE
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• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment softened: Wall Street Zen downgraded Cisco to “Hold,” potentially limiting near-term upside after the stock’s strong advance. Cisco trades at a relatively elevated earnings multiple, making execution and growth expectations important. Wall Street Zen Downgrades Cisco Systems to Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Sector volatility and historical risks remain overhangs: Commentary on the semiconductor selloff recalls Cisco’s 2000-era collapse after customers curtailed spending, while broader networking stocks are facing industry headwinds. The comparison may reinforce concerns about cyclical AI and technology valuations, even though Cisco’s current business and earnings profile differ materially. As Semis Sell Off, Investors Should Heed Cisco’s Historical Lesson

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $87.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Argus lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $100.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Piper Sandler boosted their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.14.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.61, for a total value of $316,438.21. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 180,877 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,730,312.97. This represents a 1.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,586 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.31, for a total value of $772,603.66. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 177,223 shares in the company, valued at $20,790,030.13. This trade represents a 3.58% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 47,650 shares of company stock worth $5,668,823. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems 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.