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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$58.52 +0.89 (+1.54%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
11

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CSCO.

Consensus Price Target

$60.28
3.00% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cisco Systems, the average price target is $60.28. The highest price target for CSCO is $78.00, while the lowest price target for CSCO is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.00% from the current price of $58.52.
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CSCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.28$59.94$56.11$58.38
Forecasted Upside3.00% Upside4.10% Upside7.96% Upside16.54% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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.
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CSCO Price Targets by Month

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Cisco Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCisco SystemsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.00% Upside265.04% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/17/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $68.00+16.90%
11/14/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Malik
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$62.00 ➝ $64.00+10.23%
11/14/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $72.00+23.88%
11/14/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$57.00 ➝ $60.00+2.53%
11/14/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$55.00 ➝ $62.00+5.95%
11/14/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$49.00 ➝ $56.00-5.37%
11/14/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $57.00-3.68%
11/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Samik Chatterjee
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $66.00+13.68%
10/14/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$76.00 ➝ $78.00+43.86%
9/20/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $60.00+16.64%
8/16/2024Hsbc Global Res
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S. Bersey
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/16/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $58.00+19.51%
8/15/2024New Street Research
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P. Ferragu
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$57.00+18.16%
8/15/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$52.00 ➝ $53.00+8.85%
8/15/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $53.00+8.85%
8/15/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingHold
8/15/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $58.00+27.64%
5/16/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $58.00+17.86%
5/13/2024BNP Paribas
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K. Ackerman
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$50.00+4.04%
1/8/2024Melius Research
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$55.00+9.47%
11/17/2023DZ Bank
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$50.00+4.08%
10/30/2023Raymond James
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 DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform
6/30/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingInitiates
3/6/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral
2/16/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$67.00 ➝ $69.00+35.91%
2/16/2023Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetBuy$65.00 ➝ $66.00+36.22%
2/16/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$61.00 ➝ $64.00+32.09%

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cisco Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cisco Systems
Bull Case

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

  • Cisco recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.60. This provides a dividend yield of 2.72%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
  • The stock has received positive ratings from multiple analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $59.94, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • HSBC upgraded Cisco from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, raising their price objective significantly from $46.00 to $58.00, reflecting strong confidence in the company's growth prospects.
  • Insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their shares, with recent sales indicating a strategic approach to stock ownership, which can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • With a payout ratio of 68.67%, Cisco maintains a balance between returning capital to shareholders and reinvesting in growth, which is crucial for long-term sustainability.

Cisco Systems
Bear Case

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

  • Despite the positive outlook, the stock has seen insider selling, with executives offloading a total of 351,860 shares worth over $20 million in the last ninety days, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $48.92, which is below the average price target of $59.94, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued but also indicating potential volatility as it seeks to reach that target.
  • Cisco's payout ratio of 68.67% may be seen as high, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with ten holding and eleven buying, which may indicate uncertainty in the market regarding Cisco's future performance.
  • The technology sector is highly competitive, and Cisco faces challenges from emerging technologies and competitors, which could impact its market share and profitability.

CSCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cisco Systems is $60.28, with a high forecast of $78.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cisco Systems in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 3.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cisco Systems's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Cisco Systems has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cisco Systems less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cisco Systems is 2.57 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how CSCO compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CSCO) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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