Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Cisco Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
16

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cisco Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for CSCO.

Consensus Price Target

$66.53
3.98% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cisco Systems, the average price target is $66.53. The highest price target for CSCO is $80.00, while the lowest price target for CSCO is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.98% from the current price of $63.98.

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CSCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$66.53	$61.50	$59.94	$56.36
Forecasted Upside	3.98% Upside	-0.21% Downside	2.38% Upside	16.04% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

CSCO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CSCO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cisco Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cisco Systems	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.78	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.97% Upside	56.47% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CSCO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/18/2025	DZ Bank 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/13/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	A. Malik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$68.00 ➝ $71.00	+11.33%
2/13/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$56.00 ➝ $63.00	-1.41%
2/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$69.00 ➝ $73.00	+15.77%
2/13/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Aaron Rakers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$60.00 ➝ $72.00	+14.11%
2/13/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Fish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$57.00 ➝ $72.00	+14.11%
2/13/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$62.00 ➝ $70.00	+11.95%
2/13/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$56.00 ➝ $61.00	-2.45%
2/13/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Genovese Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$66.00 ➝ $80.00	+27.94%
1/28/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Ackerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$72.00	+21.85%
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1/6/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Reitzes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/17/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$62.00 ➝ $68.00	+16.90%
11/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $72.00	+23.88%
10/14/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	I. Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$76.00 ➝ $78.00	+43.86%
9/20/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+16.64%
8/16/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Bersey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/16/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$46.00 ➝ $58.00	+19.51%
8/15/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Ferragu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$57.00	+18.16%
8/15/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$52.00 ➝ $53.00	+8.85%
8/15/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$56.00 ➝ $53.00	+8.85%
8/15/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/16/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$54.00 ➝ $58.00	+17.86%
10/30/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Market Perform ➝ Underperform
6/30/2023	51job Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Initiates

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Should I Buy Cisco Systems Stock? CSCO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cisco Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cisco Systems
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cisco:

Cisco has recently announced a share buyback program worth $15 billion, allowing the company to repurchase up to 6% of its outstanding shares. This is often seen as a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued, potentially leading to an increase in stock price.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, which represents an annualized dividend of $1.64 and a yield of 2.54%. This consistent return to shareholders can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Recent analyst upgrades have improved Cisco's outlook, with several firms raising their price targets. For instance, UBS increased its target from $62 to $70, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
Insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with executives recently selling shares but still holding significant positions. This can suggest that insiders believe in the long-term value of the company.
The current stock price is approximately $59.19, which may be considered a good entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth potential and recent positive developments.

Cisco Systems
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cisco for these reasons:

Insider ownership is relatively low, with insiders owning only 0.01% of the company's stock. This could indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Despite the positive outlook, the company has seen a decrease in insider ownership percentages, which may raise concerns about confidence in the company's future performance.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 69.87%, which is relatively high. This could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or respond to market changes.
Recent insider sales, including significant transactions by the CEO and executive vice president, may signal that those closest to the company are taking profits, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
While analysts have upgraded their ratings, the average target price of $66.53 suggests limited upside potential from the current stock price, which may not attract aggressive investors looking for high growth.

CSCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cisco Systems is $66.53, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.
: 23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSCO shares.
: According to analysts, Cisco Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 3.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cisco Systems's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.
: Cisco Systems has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, DZ Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cisco Systems more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cisco Systems is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CSCO compares to other companies.

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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target