Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Shares Sold by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently sold shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). In a filing disclosed on October 7th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cisco Systems stock on September 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RH (NYSE:RH) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) on 9/24/2026.

Cisco Systems Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CSCO opened at $118.39 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $466.76 billion, a PE ratio of 35.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 0.99. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $66.81 and a fifty-two week high of $130.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.93. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $112.18 and a 200-day moving average price of $107.77.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $17.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.99 EPS. Cisco Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Equities research analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The business 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 $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 2nd. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is presently 50.30%.

More Cisco Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI networking growth is driving optimism: Cisco is being positioned as a potential leader in AI cloud networking, supported by rising hyperscaler orders, AI infrastructure demand and a solid fiscal 2027 outlook. Buy Cisco Systems as Leader of the AI Cloud Networking Space for 2027
• Positive Sentiment: New AI products expand Cisco’s growth story: The company introduced agentic AI tools for Webex, workplace automation and customer experience, along with Google Meet compatibility for Cisco devices and upcoming RoomOS updates. These initiatives could support longer-term software and collaboration growth. Cisco unveils agentic AI tools across Webex, workplace and CX
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable: Coverage highlights Cisco’s recent momentum, fifth consecutive earnings beat and optimistic average brokerage recommendation, helping reinforce the bullish case for CSCO. Is Cisco a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Positive Sentiment: Board appointment adds technology expertise: Cisco appointed Girish Rishi to its board, bringing experience in data, AI, product development, supply chain and mergers and acquisitions. The appointment is strategically aligned with Cisco’s AI and networking priorities. Cisco Appoints Girish Rishi to its Board of Directors
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue growth is concentrated in products: Recent quarterly product revenue rose sharply to $13.459 billion, while services revenue was nearly flat at $3.793 billion. Strong product demand is encouraging, but limited services growth may constrain recurring-revenue expansion. Cisco’s Product Sales Surged. Why Were Services Almost Flat?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cooled momentum remain risks: After a substantial year-to-date advance, recent performance has weakened, while commentary questions whether Cisco’s valuation already reflects much of the AI opportunity. Cisco Could Be Entering a New Growth Phase

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Charles Robbins sold 21,628 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.54, for a total value of $2,412,387.12. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 602,710 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,226,273.40. This represents a 3.46% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 680 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.18, for a total transaction of $74,922.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 163,337 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,996,470.66. This trade represents a 0.41% 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 sold 44,869 shares of company stock worth $5,005,620. Insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Networth Advisors LLC raised its position in Cisco Systems by 276.4% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. GK Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its holdings in 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 buying an additional 200 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in Cisco Systems in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, Principia Wealth Advisory LLC boosted its stake 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 period. Institutional investors own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have issued reports on CSCO. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft started coverage on Cisco Systems in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $135.00 price objective for the company. Freedom Capital raised shares of Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Cisco Systems in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $110.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Cisco Systems in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.52.

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

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.