Andra AP fonden Purchases 107,689 Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

Andra AP fonden boosted its position in Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) by 23.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 574,167 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 107,689 shares during the period. Cisco Systems comprises 0.6% of Andra AP fonden’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $44,550,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in CSCO. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter valued at $4,473,272,000. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its holdings in Cisco Systems by 8,718.3% in 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 period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in Cisco Systems by 103.2% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,289,151 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $2,256,144,000 after purchasing an additional 14,874,407 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in Cisco Systems by 18.0% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 50,320,905 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $3,876,219,000 after purchasing an additional 7,679,422 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Cisco Systems by 11.6% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 59,836,782 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $4,609,227,000 after purchasing an additional 6,224,062 shares in the last quarter. 73.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CSCO has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on Cisco Systems from $116.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. New Street Research boosted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $82.00 to $122.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Zacks Research raised shares of Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $87.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $123.14.

Trending Headlines about Cisco Systems

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street Zen upgraded Cisco Systems to “Buy,” adding to a generally favorable analyst backdrop for the stock. Wall Street Zen Upgrades Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) to “Buy”
• Positive Sentiment: Cisco continues to be viewed as an AI infrastructure play, with reports noting that the company has raised its AI order target and is working on quantum networking and AI-powered Webex Contact Center tools, which could support longer-term growth. Cisco (CSCO) Tests Quantum Networking While Webex Adds AI Contact Center Partner
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary around Cisco’s stock remaining below its 52-week high despite strong year-to-date gains has fueled additional bullish price-prediction headlines, reinforcing optimism about the company’s AI-related upside. Price Prediction: Cisco Stock Will Double on This Date
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco has been labeled a “trending stock” in recent Zacks coverage, reflecting heightened investor attention rather than a clear new catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst-focused articles reiterate that consensus brokerage ratings remain constructive, but they do not point to a major new business catalyst. Wall Street Analysts Think Cisco (CSCO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
• Negative Sentiment: Cisco fell alongside a broader market dip, and one article specifically highlighted that CSCO’s decline was slightly worse than the market’s move, contributing to near-term weakness. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Cisco may be considering a $150 million to $200 million acquisition of Zafran Security created some uncertainty, especially after the startup denied active sale talks, which may have weighed on sentiment. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Dips Amid Zafran Security Acquisition Reports

Cisco Systems Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of CSCO opened at $110.70 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $117.63 and its 200 day moving average is $93.67. 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 company has a market capitalization of $436.32 billion, a PE ratio of 35.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 1.02.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last posted its quarterly 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company 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. Research analysts expect that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is presently 54.55%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems

In other news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.61, for a total transaction of $316,438.21. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 180,877 shares in the company, valued at $20,730,312.97. This trade represents a 1.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale 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 Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 7,127 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $854,598.57. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 140,857 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,890,162.87. This represents a 4.82% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 47,650 shares of company stock worth $5,668,823. Insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

About Cisco Systems

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.