Danske Bank A S Has $264.30 Million Position in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

Danske Bank A S increased its stake in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 0.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,431,124 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,713 shares during the quarter. Cisco Systems makes up 0.6% of Danske Bank A S’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest holding. Danske Bank A S’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $264,299,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 110.2% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 18,406,442 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $1,259,369,000 after purchasing an additional 9,648,265 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 19.5% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 33,748,414 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $2,309,066,000 after purchasing an additional 5,498,375 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 10.5% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 53,612,720 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $3,668,182,000 after purchasing an additional 5,081,469 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 398,943,293 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $30,730,602,000 after purchasing an additional 4,049,893 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 37,674,954 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $2,577,720,000 after purchasing an additional 2,535,716 shares during the last quarter. 73.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently weighed in on CSCO. Zacks Research lowered Cisco Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. CICC Research boosted their target price on Cisco Systems from $84.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. UBS Group upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Truist Financial initiated coverage on Cisco Systems in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price target for the company. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $89.81.

Cisco Systems Stock Up 2.2%

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $91.50 on Friday. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12 month low of $57.68 and a 12 month high of $91.67. The firm has a market cap of $361.41 billion, a PE ratio of 32.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.83. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $81.46 and a 200-day moving average of $77.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The network equipment provider reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.02. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 27.88% and a net margin of 19.22%.The company had revenue of $15.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.94 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.4 EPS for the current year.

Cisco Systems Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd were given a dividend of $0.42 per share. This is a boost from Cisco Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 2nd. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 58.95%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems

In other news, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 7,981 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.50, for a total transaction of $634,489.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 187,097 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,874,211.50. The trade was a 4.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Charles Robbins sold 19,545 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.00, for a total value of $1,485,420.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 671,095 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,003,220. This represents a 2.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 46,431 shares of company stock valued at $3,574,820 in the last quarter. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 update and AI infrastructure momentum — analysis highlights that Cisco’s Q2 results, demand for AI networking infrastructure, and an increase to full‑year guidance have driven investor enthusiasm and valuation re-rating. A Look At Cisco (CSCO) Valuation After Strong Q2 Results And AI Infrastructure Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Daily outperformance note — a Zacks piece flags Cisco as having beaten the broader market upswing in the latest session, reflecting short‑term buying interest. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Independent bullish theses gaining circulation — two recent writeups summarize bullish arguments (valuation gap to growth, secular AI/networking tailwinds) that may attract new buyers. Is Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) A Good Stock To Buy Now? Is Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market tailwind — Investopedia notes the best monthly performance for stocks since 2020, a backdrop that has helped cyclical/tech names including Cisco. Market strength is supportive but not company‑specific. Stocks Just Had Their Best Month Since 2020—Here Are The Big Winners
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst backdrop: modestly positive — coverage summaries show Wall Street remains moderately optimistic but not unanimously bullish; steady analyst sentiment supports but does not guarantee further upside. Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Cisco Systems Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Non‑financial reporting — Cisco’s FY25 Purpose Report highlights sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives; relevant for long‑term ESG-minded investors but unlikely to move the stock in the near term. How We’re Building a Cleaner, More Efficient Energy Supply | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report
• Negative Sentiment: Relative short‑term underperformance vs. peers on some sessions — a MarketWatch note flags days where Cisco lagged competitors, a reminder that momentum can be uneven and valuation gains may invite profit‑taking or rotation. Cisco Systems Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors

About Cisco Systems

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.