Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO Shares Newly Bought by B.A. Schrock Wealth Management Inc.

B.A. Schrock Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 5,671 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $617,000.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in CSCO. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems in the second quarter worth about $42,129,647,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its holdings in Cisco Systems by 8,718.3% during the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 51,952,421 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $400,190,000 after purchasing an additional 51,363,281 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in Cisco Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,892,379,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Cisco Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,714,574,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,997,004,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $113.64 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $448.04 billion, a PE ratio of 34.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 0.99. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $111.88 and a 200-day moving average of $108.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.79. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a one year low of $68.57 and a one year high of $130.37.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $17.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.84 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.95% and a return on equity of 30.16%. Cisco Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.99 EPS. 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, sell-side analysts expect that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be issued 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 1.5%. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is currently 50.30%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CSCO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $121.00 to $123.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, HSBC lowered shares of Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $137.00 to $120.00 in a report on Friday, August 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.52.

More Cisco Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI infrastructure orders, network upgrades, and cybersecurity demand continue to support Cisco’s long-term growth outlook. The company’s latest reported quarter exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, with revenue up 17.6% year over year. Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Cisco Stock After a 68% Rise in a Year?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and value-focused investors continue to view Cisco as a potentially durable business benefiting from networking, security, and AI infrastructure spending. Its dividend and cash-generation potential may also appeal to income-oriented investors. Cisco Stock And 2 Value Plays For an Overvalued Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco’s earnings recovery is being tested by cash-flow conversion. Fiscal 2026 net income rose 30% to $13.3 billion, while operating cash flow remained around $14.2 billion; unrealized investment gains also boosted reported profit without producing operating cash. Investors will look for stronger recurring cash generation. Cisco Can Its Earnings Recovery Turn Into Lasting Cash Growth?
• Negative Sentiment: After a roughly 68% gain over the past year, valuation has become a headwind. Commentary citing Cisco as overvalued suggests investors may be taking profits because the stock’s elevated price-to-earnings multiple leaves less room for disappointment. Cisco Systems Shares Fall — GF Value Says Still Overvalued

Insider Transactions at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,628 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.54, for a total value of $2,412,387.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 602,710 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $67,226,273.40. The trade was a 3.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Jeetendra Patel sold 7,170 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was 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 $25,727,261.01. This trade represents a 3.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 44,869 shares of company stock valued at $5,005,620. Insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems Company Profile

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.