Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, CSCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $423.39B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 16 Computer Communications Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For CSCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 21.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% 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 ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.3%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How CSCO ranks among 5171 stocks
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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 | $423.39B | 1/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 32.25x | 7/8 |
| P/B Ratio | 8.42x | 3/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% | – |
| EPS | $3.33 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $12.75 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $16.06 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.24 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CSCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 26.4% | 3/11 |
| ROA | 10.2% | 3/12 |
| ROIC | 17.4% | 2/12 |
| Gross Margin | 64.5% | 5/14 |
| Operating Margin | 24.3% | 3/15 |
| Net Margin | 20.9% | 3/12 |
| 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 | 1/12 |
| 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 | – |
| Net Income Growth | 30.3% | 2/7 |
| EPS Growth | 30.6% | 3/7 |
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 |
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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. | ▶ | $423.39B |
| ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | ▲ | $223.21B |
| FFIV F5, Inc. | ▶ | $25.03B |
| EXTR Extreme Networks Inc | ▶ | $2.84B |
| DGII Digi International Inc | ▶ | $2.65B |
| ATEN A10 Networks, Inc. | ▲ | $1.78B |
| NTGR Netgear, Inc. | ▶ | $606M |
| ALLT Allot Ltd. | ▶ | $439M |
| LTRX Lantronix Inc | ▲ | $273M |
| SILC Silicom Ltd. | ▲ | $249M |
| BOSC Bos Better Online Solutions Ltd | ▶ | $30M |
| FOXX Foxx Development Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $17M |
| INTZ Intrusion Inc | ▲ | $15M |
| WLDS Wearable Devices Ltd. | ▼ | $3M |
| CIIT Tianci International, Inc. | ▼ | $2M |
| HUBC Hub Cyber Security Ltd. | ▼ | $690K |
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, CSCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Cisco Systems, Inc. stock predictions?
For CSCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 21.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% 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. 16, 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.