Sigma Planning Corp Sells 20,169 Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. $CSCO

Posted by Chris Copeland on Jul 16th, 2026

Sigma Planning Corp trimmed its position in shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report) by 30.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 46,366 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 20,169 shares during the period. Sigma Planning Corp’s holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $3,598,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Cisco Systems by 2.3% in the 1st quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 5,061 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $393,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. Smithfield Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Cisco Systems by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Smithfield Trust Co now owns 33,666 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $2,596,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Pacific Sage Partners LLC lifted its stake in Cisco Systems by 0.7% in the 1st quarter. Pacific Sage Partners LLC now owns 16,185 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $1,256,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in Cisco Systems by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 3,818 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $294,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in Cisco Systems by 0.9% during the first quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC now owns 13,488 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $1,047,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the period. 73.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Cisco Systems Trading Down 4.5%

Shares of CSCO stock opened at $111.77 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $116.74 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $92.98. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The company has a market capitalization of $440.53 billion, a PE ratio of 36.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 1.02. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.75 and a 12-month high of $130.37.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The network equipment provider reported $1.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.03 by $0.03. Cisco Systems had a return on equity of 28.44% and a net margin of 20.14%.The company had revenue of $15.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.56 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.96 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared 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 is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is 54.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on CSCO shares. Truist Financial started coverage on Cisco Systems in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price objective on the stock. Citigroup lifted their target price on Cisco Systems from $90.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen lowered Cisco Systems from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday. Piper Sandler increased their price target on Cisco Systems from $86.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, HSBC raised Cisco Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the company from $77.00 to $137.00 in a report on Friday, May 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Cisco Systems currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $123.14.

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Insider Transactions at Cisco Systems

In other Cisco Systems news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,761 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.61, for a total value of $316,438.21. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 180,877 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,730,312.97. This represents a 1.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,586 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.31, for a total value of $772,603.66. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 177,223 shares in the company, valued at $20,790,030.13. The trade was a 3.58% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 47,650 shares of company stock worth $5,668,823. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Cisco Systems

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

Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media continue to highlight Cisco’s strong year-to-date run, supported by rising AI-related orders, networking growth, security momentum, and improved earnings visibility. Cisco Jumps 52% YTD: Is There More Room for the Stock to Rise?
Positive Sentiment: Cisco also announced a partnership with SuccessKPI to integrate AI-native workforce engagement tools into Webex Contact Center, reinforcing its push into AI-enabled enterprise communications. SuccessKPI Powers Next Generation Hybrid Contact Centers with WEM for Webex Cloud
Positive Sentiment: Several recent articles remain constructive on Cisco’s AI and cybersecurity positioning, arguing that demand for AI-driven networking and security tools could support further upside. Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now as AI Changes Tech Defense
Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary says CSCO is now in a correction phase after slipping below key short-term support, and the next move may determine whether the longer-term uptrend stays intact. Cisco Systems (CSCO) Price Forecast: Correction Deepens as Key Support Nears
Neutral Sentiment: Other coverage notes Cisco remains a popular AI and networking beneficiary, but some analysts also point out valuation and trading-range concerns, suggesting the stock may need another catalyst to extend its move. The AI Boom Isn’t Over: 3 Stocks to Buy for 2H 2026
Negative Sentiment: Today’s weakness appears tied to investors locking in gains after Cisco’s big run, with some reports also citing broader pressure on large tech names and evidence that the stock had become extended. Cisco Systems slips as investors appear to be taking profits after a big post-earnings run

Cisco Systems Company Profile

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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.