Zhang Financial LLC Boosts Holdings in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

Zhang Financial LLC raised its position in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 6.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 77,344 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,710 shares during the period. Zhang Financial LLC’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $6,001,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in CSCO. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management bought a new stake in Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Cisco Systems by 276.4% in the 1st 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 last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its holdings 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 valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Life Planners purchased a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems in the 1st quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cisco is being highlighted as a key AI infrastructure play, with commentary arguing the company could benefit from rising demand for networking gear tied to AI buildouts. Price Prediction: Cisco Will Hit $170 on This Date
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also supported by a favorable long-term track record under CEO Chuck Robbins, with a recent article pointing to strong returns since he took over in 2015. A $10,000 Investment in Cisco When Chuck Robbins Became CEO Is Worth This Much Today
• Neutral Sentiment: One analysis says Cisco stock looks fairly valued around current levels, suggesting upside may depend on future execution rather than an obvious valuation discount. Cisco (CSCO) Stock Looks About Right As Security Deal Talk Grows
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco was also mentioned in a dividend-focused roundup of legacy tech names, reinforcing its appeal as a cash-generating, shareholder-friendly stock. 4 Tech Stocks Throwing Off Dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Technical traders are watching a weakening chart, with Cisco reportedly below its 50-day moving average and near key support, which could cap gains if buyers fail to step in. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Price Forecast: Correction Deepens as Key Support Nears

Cisco Systems Trading Up 2.1%

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $111.94 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $117.40 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $93.33. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.75 and a 12-month high of $130.37. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The firm has a market cap of $441.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.79 and a beta of 1.02.

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, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The company’s revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $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. Equities analysts anticipate that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid 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 is 54.55%.

Insider Activity at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, insider Jeetendra I. Patel sold 7,169 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.28, for a total value of $840,780.32. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 246,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,937,315.36. The trade was a 2.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,586 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.31, for a total transaction of $772,603.66. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 177,223 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,790,030.13. The trade was a 3.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 47,650 shares of company stock worth $5,668,823 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings raised Cisco Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Truist Financial began coverage on shares of Cisco Systems in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “buy” rating and a $94.00 target price for the company. Evercore boosted their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $110.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.14.

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.