Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO Shares Bought by Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC

Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 134.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 9,872 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 5,657 shares during the period. Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $760,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. EQ Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 248.9% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 485 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares during the period. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CSCO opened at $130.00 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $97.25 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $84.70. The stock has a market cap of $512.39 billion, a PE ratio of 42.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.24 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.92. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a one year low of $63.87 and a one year high of $130.37.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last announced its earnings results 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. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.56 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.96 EPS. Cisco Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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, analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.52 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio is currently 54.55%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on CSCO. Bank of America upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $114.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Truist Financial began coverage on Cisco Systems in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price target on the stock. Piper Sandler upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen cut Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 14th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Cisco Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Cisco Systems presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $119.50.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators are increasingly bullish on Cisco’s AI opportunity, including forecasts that the company could generate about $6 billion in FY2027 AI revenue, reinforcing the view that AI could become a meaningful growth driver. Analyst Upgrades Cisco Systems As It Anticipates $6 Billion in FY2027 AI Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer said Cisco could be one of the winners from Anthropic’s cybersecurity-focused “Mythos” AI model, suggesting the stock may have more room to run on AI-related demand for networking and security. Cisco And Palo Alto Could Be Major Winners From Anthropic’s Mythos AI, According To Jim Cramer
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC recently upgraded Cisco to Buy and raised its price target, citing surging AI infrastructure demand and a stronger growth profile, which supports the bullish tone around the shares. HSBC Upgrades Cisco Systems (CSCO) on Surging AI Infrastructure Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Cisco has also been highlighting new AI and cybersecurity products, including Cloud Control, Live Protect, and quantum-safe security tools, which investors may see as evidence that the company is executing on its AI strategy. Cisco’s AI Platforms And Cybersecurity Push Test Valuation For Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs kept a Hold rating on Cisco despite raising its price target, signaling some optimism but also suggesting valuation may already reflect much of the good news. Goldman Sachs Remains a Hold on Cisco Systems (CSCO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco’s presentation at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference kept the stock in focus, but no major new financial guidance was highlighted in the headline alone. Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Global Technology Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts are still cautious on valuation, with Goldman’s Hold rating implying limited upside at current levels despite the company’s strong rally. Goldman Sachs price target and neutral rating

Insider Activity at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,400 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.03, for a total transaction of $2,568,642.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 637,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $76,469,312.55. This represents a 3.25% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Jeetendra I. Patel sold 7,169 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.28, for a total value of $840,780.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 246,737 shares in the company, valued at $28,937,315.36. This trade represents a 2.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 51,324 shares of company stock worth $5,559,834. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

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.