Jeetendra Patel Sells 11,248 Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) insider Jeetendra Patel sold 11,248 shares of the firm’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 $854,848.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 262,776 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,970,976. This trade represents a 4.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Cisco Systems Stock Up 1.7%

NASDAQ CSCO opened at $78.18 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $77.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $73.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.96. The company has a market cap of $308.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 0.87. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a one year low of $52.11 and a one year high of $88.18.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The network equipment provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $15.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.11 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 19.22% and a return on equity of 27.88%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.94 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be paid a $0.42 dividend. This is a positive change from Cisco Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio is 57.54%.

Cisco Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $95 and reiterated a Buy, citing stronger AI order momentum that supports Cisco’s revenue outlook. UBS Lifts PT on Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results beat consensus (EPS $1.04 vs $1.02; revenue $15.35B vs $15.11B; revenue +9.7% YoY), giving fundamental support to the recovery narrative. CSCO Earnings & Data
• Positive Sentiment: Cisco announced a working quantum network with Qunnect between Brooklyn and Manhattan — a technology proof point that bolsters Cisco’s innovation story in networking and future services. Cisco and Qunnect build quantum network
• Neutral Sentiment: Broad Wall Street commentary highlights an average analyst target near $88.8 (~mid‑teens upside from recent levels), framing the pullback as a potential buying opportunity rather than a structural problem. Wall Street Sees 16% Upside in Cisco (CSCO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector coverage (Zacks) notes macro/margin headwinds but also AI tailwinds; useful context but not an immediate catalyst. 3 Stocks to Consider From a Troubled Networking Industry
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst and sentiment risks: Erste Group recently downgraded CSCO from Buy to Hold, and several commentaries raise valuation concerns tied to Cisco’s AI investments and the Splunk acquisition. Finviz (analyst note) Cisco’s New AI Push And Partnerships Weigh On Stock Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CEO Charles Robbins and other insiders sold shares mid‑February (SEC filings), which can add short‑term selling pressure and signal liquidity needs. Cisco Insider Selling Alerts
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage and data show a sharp, short‑term post‑earnings slide (~9–11% in recent sessions) and headline pieces questioning margins and the Splunk integration — the main near‑term negative catalysts for volatility. How Low Can Cisco Stock Go? What’s next for Cisco after its post-earnings stock slide?

Institutional Trading of Cisco Systems

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. Smithfield Trust Co increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Smithfield Trust Co now owns 33,666 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $2,596,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Main Management ETF Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Main Management ETF Advisors LLC now owns 12,528 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $965,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA grew its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA now owns 13,656 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $1,052,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. Cairn Investment Group Inc. increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Cairn Investment Group Inc. now owns 24,146 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $1,860,000 after buying an additional 130 shares during the period. Finally, Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC lifted its holdings in Cisco Systems by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 15,042 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $1,159,000 after buying an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CSCO has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. HSBC boosted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $74.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Cisco Systems in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Citic Securities lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $75.00 to $90.00 in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $71.00 to $76.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.55.

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.