OP Asset Management Ltd Invests $58.69 Million in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

OP Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 756,453 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $58,693,000. Cisco Systems accounts for about 0.6% of OP Asset Management Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 27th biggest holding.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, EQ Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. 73.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Cisco Systems Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $119.70 on Thursday. The company 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. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $65.75 and a fifty-two week high of $130.37. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $108.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $89.00. 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 (NASDAQ:CSCO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $15.84 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.96 EPS. 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 forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at Cisco Systems

In other news, EVP Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 7,127 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total transaction of $854,598.57. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 140,857 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,890,162.87. This represents a 4.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,607 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 172,727 shares in the company, valued at $20,920,694.24. This trade represents a 1.49% 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. In the last quarter, insiders sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823. 0.01% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Cisco Systems

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on CSCO shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. HSBC upgraded shares of Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $77.00 to $137.00 in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 14th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $87.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, New Street Research boosted 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. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.90.

Cisco Systems Profile

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.