Dopkins Wealth Management LLC Acquires New Position in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

Dopkins Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm bought 7,036 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $546,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. EQ Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.03, for a total value of $2,568,642.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 637,085 shares in the company, valued at approximately $76,469,312.55. The trade was a 3.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 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 that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.28, for a total value of $840,780.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 246,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,937,315.36. The trade was a 2.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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. In the last three months, insiders have sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823. 0.01% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Cisco Systems Stock Down 1.2%

CSCO stock opened at $119.70 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $471.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.86, a PEG ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a twelve month low of $65.75 and a twelve month high of $130.37. The company’s 50 day moving average is $108.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $89.00.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last posted 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 net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.56 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.96 EPS. The company’s 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. Research analysts expect that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 54.55%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on CSCO shares. New Street Research raised their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $82.00 to $122.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 14th. UBS Group raised their price target on Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on Cisco Systems from $90.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Cisco Systems has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $122.90.

More Cisco Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: A Supreme Court decision dismissed a long-running lawsuit accusing Cisco of aiding persecution in China, removing a legal overhang and reducing litigation risk for the company. US Supreme Court ends suit alleging Cisco helped China pursue Falun Gong
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighted Cisco’s growing role in the AI infrastructure boom, including Acacia/800G optics orders and “secure AI factory” initiatives, reinforcing the company’s growth narrative and supporting analyst optimism. Why Cisco’s (CSCO) Acacia Orders Give It a Clearer Role in the 800G AI Optics Cycle
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reportedly raised its price target on Cisco to $150 from $135 and kept a Buy rating, signaling continued Wall Street confidence in the stock’s longer-term upside. Why Cisco’s (CSCO) Acacia Orders Give It a Clearer Role in the 800G AI Optics Cycle
• Neutral Sentiment: Several commentary pieces described Cisco as a “hold” near its 52-week high, suggesting the market sees strong fundamentals but limited near-term upside after a big run. Cisco at $121: Buy, Sell or Hold?
• Neutral Sentiment: Other coverage said Cisco is now viewed more as a value stock in a volatile tech market, which may attract buyers but also reflects mixed positioning by investors. Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) Emerges As A Value Stock In A Volatile Tech Market
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and articles warned that Cisco’s AI-led growth is coming with pressure on the company’s historically high-margin profile, creating concern that profits may be less resilient than the revenue growth story suggests. Everyone Is Watching Cisco Stock’s AI Orders. Here’s The Number They Stopped Bragging About.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent trading updates show Cisco underperforming the broader market on the day, indicating some profit-taking after a strong run. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

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.