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About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
Ticker
$CSCO
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
86,200
Headquarters
Website
Cisco Systems Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$288B
28.01
$2.61
0.99
$1.63
2.24%
Price and volume
Market cap
$288B
Beta
0.99
52-week high
$73.48
52-week low
$52.11
Average daily volume
18M
Dividend rate
$1.63
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.998
Quick ratio
0.738
Long term debt to equity
48.521
Total debt to equity
59.625
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
63.23%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.11%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
15,736
Gross margin (TTM)
64.94%
Net profit margin (TTM)
17.97%
Operating margin (TTM)
22.81%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
8.29%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$660,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.54%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.58%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.011
Price to revenue (TTM)
5.131
Price to book
6.14
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-13.49
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
21.876
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.57%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.342
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.23%
Forward dividend yield
2.24%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.30%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
0.39%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.19%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.43%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.30%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.08%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.60%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.31%
What the Analysts think about Cisco Systems
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cisco Systems stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Cisco’s AI infrastructure orders from webscale customers surpassed $2 billion in fiscal 2025—including a record $800 million in Q4—doubling management’s $1 billion target and underscoring the company's leading position in AI-powered networking. (Reuters)
Networking product revenues rose 12 percent to $7.63 billion in Q4, driven by strong demand for routers and switches in both enterprise and cloud markets. (CNBC)
In May 2025, Cisco raised its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast to $56.5–$56.7 billion and its non-GAAP EPS outlook to $3.77–$3.79. The company also appointed Mark Patterson as CFO, reflecting management’s confidence in ongoing growth. (Reuters)
Services revenue was flat at $3.79 billion in Q4, highlighting limited momentum in recurring, high-margin services as customer priorities shift. (Cisco Investor Relations)
Security revenues reached $1.95 billion in Q4, missing the StreetAccount estimate of $2.11 billion and signaling competitive challenges in Cisco's cybersecurity business. (CNBC)
Management cautioned that tariff-related cost pressures remain, weighing on margins and adding ongoing uncertainty to global supply chains. (CNBC)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 31 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cisco Systems stock?
Cisco Systems (CSCO) has a market cap of $288B as of November 03, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cisco Systems stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock is 28.01 as of November 03, 2025.
Does Cisco Systems stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 03, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.63 and the yield is 2.24%. Cisco Systems has a payout ratio of 63.23% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Cisco Systems dividend payment date?
The next Cisco Systems (CSCO) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Cisco Systems?
Cisco Systems (CSCO) has a beta rating of 0.99. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.