World Equity Group Inc. Raises Stock Position in Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

World Equity Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 102.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 28,196 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 14,281 shares during the period. World Equity Group Inc.’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $2,188,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management purchased a new position in Cisco Systems in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC lifted 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 valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Cisco Systems in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC increased its stake 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 worth $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. 73.33% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Cisco Systems Stock Up 2.1%

CSCO stock opened at $111.94 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $441.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.34, a PEG ratio of 2.85 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. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12 month low of $65.75 and a 12 month high of $130.37. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $117.40 and a two-hundred day moving average of $93.33.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $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. As a group, analysts forecast that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 54.55%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CSCO has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Citigroup increased their target price on Cisco Systems from $90.00 to $112.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Truist Financial assumed coverage on Cisco Systems in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price target on the stock. Bank of America boosted their price target on Cisco Systems from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on Cisco Systems from $87.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on Cisco Systems from $76.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. 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 data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.14.

Trending Headlines about Cisco Systems

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• 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

Insider Activity at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, EVP Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 7,127 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 140,857 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,890,162.87. This trade represents a 4.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,586 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.31, for a total value of $772,603.66. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 177,223 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,790,030.13. This represents a 3.58% 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. Insiders have sold a total of 47,650 shares of company stock valued at $5,668,823 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Cisco Systems Company 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.