D.A. Davidson & CO. Reduces Position in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

D.A. Davidson & CO. decreased its position in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 6.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 461,597 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 33,357 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson & CO.’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $35,815,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Cisco Systems by 276.4% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in Cisco Systems in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its position in Cisco Systems by 137.0% during the 1st quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. 73.33% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems

In related news, EVP Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 7,127 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $854,598.57. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 140,857 shares in the company, valued at $16,890,162.87. This represents a 4.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at 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 firm’s 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 transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 637,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $76,469,312.55. This trade represents a 3.25% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $111.77 on Thursday. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12 month low of $65.75 and a 12 month high of $130.37. The stock has a market cap of $440.53 billion, a PE ratio of 36.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $116.74 and its 200-day moving average price is $92.98.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.03. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. The company had revenue of $15.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.96 EPS. Cisco Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share. 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%.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

CSCO has been the subject of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Cisco Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $76.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, New Street Research lifted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $82.00 to $122.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Cisco Systems presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $123.14.

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.