Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO Shares Newly Acquired by Echo45 Advisors LLC

Echo45 Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 4,570 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $492,000.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Networth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 276.4% during the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 137.0% in the first quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC increased its holdings in Cisco Systems by 43.7% during the second quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 398 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 121 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems in the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. 73.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Cisco Systems

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cisco introduced new agentic collaboration capabilities for Webex, including Claude-powered managed agents that can analyze data, create content and execute tasks using enterprise context. The launch strengthens Cisco’s position in the enterprise AI and collaboration markets. Cisco Unveils New Agentic Collaboration Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: The company also unveiled collaboration technologies and RoomOS 27 updates designed to connect employees, digital teammates and physical workspaces, potentially supporting Webex adoption and recurring software revenue. Cisco Unveils Collaboration Technologies And RoomOS 27
• Positive Sentiment: Supermicro servers entering Cisco’s AI factory channel provide another avenue for Cisco to benefit from rising AI infrastructure demand, adding to recent optimism around AI networking. Cisco Stock Gains 2% as Supermicro Servers Enter Its AI Factory Channel
• Positive Sentiment: Quantum XChange became a Cisco networking marketplace partner, bringing FIPS-validated post-quantum cryptography to Cisco networks. The offering could improve Cisco’s security value proposition as customers prepare for quantum-related threats. Quantum XChange Joins the Cisco Networking App Marketplace
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market coverage continue to focus on Cisco’s sovereign-AI opportunity and the broader expansion of hybrid IT management, but these themes are longer-term catalysts rather than immediate earnings drivers. How to Play CSCO Stock as Cisco Bets on Sovereign AI
• Negative Sentiment: A case for waiting on Cisco stock highlights the risk that its valuation already reflects much of the AI and networking optimism. Investors may want clearer evidence of sustained growth and execution before paying the current premium. What Is The Case For Waiting On Cisco Stock?

Insider Activity at Cisco Systems

In other news, insider Jeetendra Patel sold 7,170 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.57, for a total value of $799,956.90. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 230,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,727,261.01. The trade was a 3.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 680 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.18, for a total transaction of $74,922.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 163,337 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,996,470.66. This represents a 0.41% 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. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 44,869 shares of company stock valued at $5,005,620. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

Shares of CSCO stock traded down $0.55 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $117.39. 17,253,924 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 22,548,891. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 52 week low of $66.81 and a 52 week high of $130.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $462.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.15, a PEG ratio of 2.36 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $112.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $107.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.93.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.05. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 30.16% and a net margin of 20.95%.The company had revenue of $17.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.84 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.99 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. Cisco Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.050-5.110 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.340 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.41 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 2nd. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 50.30%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on CSCO shares. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $121.00 to $123.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. KeyCorp boosted their price target on Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price objective on Cisco Systems from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on Cisco Systems in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $110.00 target price for the company. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $128.52.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that develops networking, cybersecurity, collaboration, observability and data center solutions. Its products and services help businesses, governments, educational institutions and other organizations connect users and devices, manage infrastructure, protect digital environments and support cloud-based operations.

Cisco’s portfolio includes routers and switches, wireless networking equipment, network management software, firewalls, identity and access tools, endpoint security products, collaboration applications and observability platforms.