
NASDAQ:CSCO
This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.
Cisco, trading under the symbol CSCO-Q, is positioning itself for substantial growth driven by advancements in network technology and cybersecurity. Analysts have a positive outlook, predicting earnings per share and revenue growth in upcoming quarters. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 36 and a return on equity of 25%, Cisco is seen as defensively valued. Investment strategies include aggressive stock buybacks, although increasing debt levels are noted. While there are concerns about competition and market expectations, overall sentiment remains optimistic about Cisco's ability to leverage its products in the growing AI and data center sectors.
Like Apple it was sort of a sleeper last year. It sells processes and analogue chips, very different than GPU's. Is involved in networking products and services. The AI stack explosion needed their products and technology. It is fully priced according to analysts' price targets.
Kudos on that choice, because it's not been a market darling (since the dot-com bubble). Riding coattails of stronger players in the space, catching the halo effect. The old adage: "No one ever went broke taking a profit" -- good risk management.
Prefers, and owns, ANET.
Part of IT infrastructure, but $27B acquisition of Splunk really helped drive security business. Finally hit a new high (previous high was March 27, 2000). Phenomenal allocator of capital. Compelling buy. Every year, buys back stock and raises dividend.
Finally growing revenues again, he's looking for mid-high single-digit revenue growth. AI will bring a much higher recurring revenue stream. Its solutions are so embedded in businesses, he's not worried about clients trying to go it alone with AI.
Mostly hardware, but also getting into software security. It's finally gotten back to its breakeven price from the year 2000 :) Climbing higher, up 23% in last 12 months. Not on his buy list. He owns FIX, LRCX, and ADI. His tech exposure is ~10-20%.
Should do well. Only downside questions are whether it can keep up with demand, and whether it will be the prime provider within data centres? If they have the upper hand and pricing power, great. If not, they'll just trundle along with everybody else.
Lately, it's been getting new clients from competitors. It's been putting up stellar quarters. It had a strong 2025, but got hammered in December, surprisingly. But it is bouncing off lows. The On Balance Volume only now is moving higher. Lang thinks the sell off is ending. A few good days should see this rise, returning to its $80 highs, then up to $100 later this year.
Cisco is a American stock, trading under the symbol CSCO (previously CSCO-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (CSCO). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:CSCO or CSCO
In the last year, 17 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CSCO (previously CSCO-Q on Stockchase). 12 analysts recommended to BUY and 4 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Cisco.
Cisco was recommended as a Top Pick by The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research) on 2026-07-21. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Cisco.
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Cisco.
Cisco is followed by 485 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-07-24, Cisco (CSCO) stock closed at a price of $114.17.
A much needed refresh in network technology and security is the reason behind analysts expectations of continued positive growth for CSCO in the next few fiscal years. The company is prudently using some cash reserves to aggressively buy back shares - albeit with slightly more debt. It trades at 36x earnings, 9x book and with a 25% ROE -- demonstrating its ability to defend its value in the market place. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $170, looking to achieve $133 -- upside potential near 18%. Yield 1.4%
(Analysts’ price target is $132.40)