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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
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Market Cap
$453.67B
mega-cap · #1 of 14 peers
Summary
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, CSCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $453.67B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 14 Computer Communications Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CSCO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How CSCO ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Computer Communications Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $453.67B | 1/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 34.20x | 6/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.02x | 3/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% | – |
| EPS | $3.33 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $12.75 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $16.06 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.24 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 26.4% | 3/12 |
| ROA | 10.2% | 3/13 |
| ROIC | 17.4% | 2/12 |
| Gross Margin | 64.5% | 5/14 |
| Operating Margin | 24.3% | 3/15 |
| Net Margin | 20.9% | 3/13 |
| EBT Margin | 25.3% | 3/15 |
| Tax Rate | 17.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93x | 11/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.79x | 10/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.58x | 4/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.58x | 4/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.0x | 9/13 |
| Working Capital | -$2.86B | 13/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $14.18B | 1/15 |
| Free Cash Flow | $12.77B | 1/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$1.41B | 8/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -0.1% | 5/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -3.9% | 5/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 20.2% | 4/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.2% | 4/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.49x | 6/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 8.5x | 3/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.0x | 6/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 22.9x | 4/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 43 days | 7/9 |
| Days Inventory | 93 days | 6/11 |
| Payables Period | 55 days | 6/9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 81 days | 4/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $63.33B | 1/10 |
| Operating Income | $15.37B | 1/15 |
| Net Income | $13.27B | 1/13 |
| R&D Expense | $9.56B | 1/13 |
| SG&A Expense | $21.98B | 1/14 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $22.46B | 1/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.66 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 49.9% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 3943M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $38.66B | 29.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $7.22B | 5.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $7.47B | 5.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $5.69B | 4.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $79.35B | 61.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $38.16B | 29.4% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Computer Communications Equipment
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Cisco Systems, Inc. (Computer Communications Equipment): 16 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | ▶ | $453.67B |
| ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | ▲ | $257.95B |
| FFIV F5, Inc. | ▼ | $26.97B |
| EXTR Extreme Networks Inc | ▲ | $3.07B |
| DGII Digi International Inc | ▶ | $2.83B |
| ATEN A10 Networks, Inc. | ▶ | $2.07B |
| NTGR Netgear, Inc. | ▲ | $632M |
| ALLT Allot Ltd. | ▶ | $430M |
| SILC Silicom Ltd. | ▲ | $313M |
| LTRX Lantronix Inc | ▲ | $298M |
| BOSC Bos Better Online Solutions Ltd | ▶ | $32M |
| FOXX Foxx Development Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $17M |
| INTZ Intrusion Inc | ▲ | $16M |
| WLDS Wearable Devices Ltd. | ▼ | $1M |
| CIIT Tianci International, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| HUBC Hub Cyber Security Ltd. | ▼ | N/A |
Where CSCO sits on the market map
Technology · Computer Communications Equipment
News
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FAQ
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, CSCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Cisco Systems, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CSCO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Cisco Systems, Inc. forecasts updated?
Cisco Systems, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Cisco Systems, Inc.'s industry peers?
16 issuers in our coverage, CSCO included, share the SEC industry code Computer Communications Equipment. The largest are: Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET), F5, Inc. (FFIV), Extreme Networks Inc (EXTR), Digi International Inc (DGII), A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN), Netgear, Inc. (NTGR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.