Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO Shares Purchased by Wealthfront Advisers LLC

Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 8.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 452,493 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 34,581 shares during the quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $35,109,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

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

Cisco Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media continue to highlight Cisco’s strong year-to-date run, supported by rising AI-related orders, networking growth, security momentum, and improved earnings visibility. Cisco Jumps 52% YTD: Is There More Room for the Stock to Rise?
• Positive Sentiment: Cisco also announced a partnership with SuccessKPI to integrate AI-native workforce engagement tools into Webex Contact Center, reinforcing its push into AI-enabled enterprise communications. SuccessKPI Powers Next Generation Hybrid Contact Centers with WEM for Webex Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles remain constructive on Cisco’s AI and cybersecurity positioning, arguing that demand for AI-driven networking and security tools could support further upside. Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now as AI Changes Tech Defense
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary says CSCO is now in a correction phase after slipping below key short-term support, and the next move may determine whether the longer-term uptrend stays intact. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Price Forecast: Correction Deepens as Key Support Nears
• Neutral Sentiment: Other coverage notes Cisco remains a popular AI and networking beneficiary, but some analysts also point out valuation and trading-range concerns, suggesting the stock may need another catalyst to extend its move. The AI Boom Isn’t Over: 3 Stocks to Buy for 2H 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Today’s weakness appears tied to investors locking in gains after Cisco’s big run, with some reports also citing broader pressure on large tech names and evidence that the stock had become extended. Cisco Systems slips as investors appear to be taking profits after a big post-earnings run

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. KeyCorp increased their price objective on Cisco Systems from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Argus boosted their target price on Cisco Systems from $100.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Three equities research 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Cisco Systems has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.14.

Cisco Systems Trading Down 4.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:CSCO opened at $111.77 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $116.74 and a two-hundred day moving average of $92.98. 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, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.75 and a 12-month high of $130.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $440.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 1.02.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share (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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.56 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.96 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter 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, equities analysts expect 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 will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 54.55%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,607 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.12, for a total transaction of $315,759.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 172,727 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,920,694.24. The trade was a 1.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.03, for a total value of $2,568,642.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 637,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $76,469,312.55. The trade was a 3.25% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823 in the last three months. 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.