Oliver Tuszik Sells 2,761 Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 approximately $20,730,312.97. This trade represents a 1.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Oliver Tuszik also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, March 18th, Oliver Tuszik sold 3,132 shares of Cisco Systems stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.74, for a total transaction of $249,745.68.

Cisco Systems Trading Down 0.9%

Cisco Systems stock opened at $114.35 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.92. The firm has a market cap of $451.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 0.92. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 1 year low of $62.30 and a 1 year high of $119.39. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $87.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $80.93.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.56 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.14% and a return on equity of 28.44%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.96 earnings per share. 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. On average, research analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 currently 54.55%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on CSCO shares. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of Cisco Systems in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $95.00 to $96.00 in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $91.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $87.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Cisco Systems has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $118.14.

Cisco Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cisco’s latest earnings and guidance continue to support the bull case, with management highlighting strong AI infrastructure demand and improving long-term growth prospects. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Is Up 20.4% After Record Q3, AI Outlook Hike And Restructuring Shift
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC upgraded Cisco to Buy and sharply raised its price target, while Argus also lifted its target, reinforcing expectations for continued share-price strength. HSBC nearly doubles Cisco stock price target for 2026 Argus adjusts price target on Cisco Systems to 150 from 100, maintains Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: New coverage is positioning Cisco as an AI networking and infrastructure beneficiary, with articles pointing to hyperscaler demand and Cisco’s role in enterprise AI standards. Cisco Ties AI Agent Push To Data Center Connectivity Standards
• Neutral Sentiment: Automation Anywhere’s collaboration with Cisco on EnterpriseClaw underscores Cisco’s relevance in enterprise AI, but the announcement is still more strategic than financially material for now. Automation Anywhere Collaborates with Cisco, NVIDIA, Okta, and OpenAI
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco was also highlighted in broader “AI infrastructure” and “big data” stock lists, which may help keep the name in focus, but these mentions do not add new fundamentals. Invest in These 5 Big Data Behemoths to Gain From Wall Street Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Several insiders sold shares under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plans, including Jeetendra I. Patel, Deborah L. Stahlkopf, and Oliver Tuszik, which can create a modest overhang on sentiment despite being scheduled transactions. SEC Form 4 Jeetendra I. Patel SEC Form 4 Deborah L. Stahlkopf SEC Form 4 Oliver Tuszik
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggests Cisco’s strong rally may be getting extended, with concerns around lower free cash flow and margins potentially limiting near-term upside. Cisco Systems Reported Lower FCF and Margins – Has CSCO Stock Peaked?

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cisco Systems

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Networth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 276.4% during the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 335 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 137.0% during the 1st quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of Cisco Systems during the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.33% 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.