Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Based on the Cisco Systems Inc stock forecasts from 19 analysts, the average analyst target price for Cisco Systems Inc is USD 52.64 over the next 12 months. Cisco Systems Inc’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Cisco Systems Inc is Bullish , which is based on 11 positive signals and 4 negative signals. At the last closing, Cisco Systems Inc’s stock price was USD 48.70. Cisco Systems Inc’s stock price has changed by +4.48% over the past week, +9.24% over the past month and -16.35% over the last year.

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
Communication Equipment | NSD | Common Stock
Values as of 21st Aug, 2022
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Report Date: 22nd August, 2022
Last Close
USD 48.70
Change
+0.00(+0.00%)
Market Cap
USD 201.66B
1 Yr Capital Gain
-16.35%
1 Yr Dividend Return
2.58%
1 Yr Total Return
-13.78%
Earning Growth (5 yr)
22.93%
Average Target Price
52.64(+8.08% )
Average Analyst
Rating
Buy
Fundamental
Analysis
Bullish
Our view of the stock is Bullish with a score of 7.3 out of 10, where 0 is very bearish and 10 very bullish
What to like
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Low volatility
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although
stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top
quartile.
Underpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to
make sure there is no specific reason.
Superior return on equity
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior return on assets
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior Dividend Growth
This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
What to not like
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering
to buy.
Overpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are
considering to buy.
Low Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
Communication Equipment | | Common Stock
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Adjusted Closing Share Volume
Relative Returns Relative Performance (Total Returns)
Security Capital Gain Dividend Return Total Return
CSCO
Cisco Systems Inc
-16.4% +2.6% -13.8%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust
-12.2% +0.4% -11.8%
Company Overview
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications
and information technology industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. It provides
infrastructure platforms, including networking technologies of switching, routing, wireless, and data center products that are designed to
work together to deliver networking capabilities, and transport and/or store data. The company also offers collaboration products comprising
unified communications, Cisco TelePresence, and conferencing, as well as the Internet of Things and analytics software. In addition, it
provides security products, such as network security, cloud and email security, identity and access management, advanced threat
protection, and unified threat management products. Further, the company offers a range of service and support options for its customers,
including technical support and advanced services. It serves businesses of various sizes, public institutions, governments, and service
providers. The company sells its products and services directly, as well as through systems integrators, service providers, other resellers,
and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. has strategic alliances with other companies. Cisco Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is
headquartered in San Jose, California.

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Company Website
https://www.cisco.com
Address
170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, United States, 95134
Fiscal Year End
July
Technical Indicators
Value Value
Beta 0.95 52 Week High 62.91
Short Ratio 2.01 52 Week Low 40.65
Shorted Shares 37,079,470 200 Day Moving Average 52.12
Shorted Shares Previous Month 37,647,684 50 Day Moving Average 44.32
Shares Held By Insiders 7.20% Short Percentage 1.00%
Shares Held by Institutions 74.48 Dividend Yield 3.08%

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
Communication Equipment | | Common Stock
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Market Performance
Market Performance vs. Industry / Classification (Communication Equipment) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD
Capital Gain -23.15% -16.4% 42% -16.6% 43%
Dividend Return 1.78% 1.2% 86% 1.4% 60%
Total Return -21.37% -16.4% 42% -15.5% 44%
Trailing 12 Months
Capital Gain -16.35% -28.2% 63% -17.4% 51%
Dividend Return 2.58% 2.2% 100% 2.4% 55%
Total Return -13.78% -28.2% 65% -15.4% 52%
Trailing 5 Years
Capital Gain 55.74% 15.9% 71% 9.4% 70%
Dividend Return 21.20% 11.5% 100% 11.0% 84%
Total Return 76.94% 24.2% 73% 19.3% 74%
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)
Capital Gain 9.43% 8.4% 52% 0.4% 68%
Dividend Return 2.93% 2.4% 82% 1.8% 73%
Total Return 12.35% 9.6% 54% 1.6% 70%
Risk Return Profile
Volatility (Standard
Deviation)
22.02% 44.6% 96% 32.8% 68%
Risk Adjusted Return 56.12% N/A 81% 14.3% 86%
Market Capitalization 201.66B 0.37B 100% 0.37B 100%

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Key Financial Ratios
Ratios vs. Industry / Classification (Computer Hardware) Ratios vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
Value Sector Median
Percentile
Rank
Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value
peratio 17.5 37.7 79% 16.9 48%
pbratio 5.1 2.5 27% 1.8 20%
pcfratio 15.2 11.7 42% -0.1 21%
pfcfratio 11.4 11.3 47% 0.5 26%
Management Effectiveness
retequity 29.15% -6.6% 96% -0.9% 91%
retinvcap 22.15% -4.7% 90% -0.5% 89%
retass 9.14% -0.9% 96% -0.1% 91%
debtequityratio 21.16% 30.9% 57% 32.4% 60%
Technical Ratios
yield 3.08% 3.2% 44% 2.6% 58%
sratio 2.01 3.73 69% 3.66 67%
spercent 0.90% 3.1% 71% 2.8% 74%
beta 0.95 1.11 63% 1.07 58%

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
Communication Equipment | | Common Stock
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Recent Analyst Ratings
Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price date
Maintains Deutsche Bank Capital Hold USD 51 » USD 54 2022-08-19
Target Raised by UBS Neutral USD 46 » USD 48 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Rosenblatt Securities Neutral USD 48 » USD 53 2022-08-18
Target Lowered by Raymond James Capital USD 63 » USD 59 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Credit Suisse USD 60 » USD 65 2022-08-18
Maintains Cowen Outperform USD 58 » USD 60 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Goldman Sachs Neutral USD 45 » USD 50 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Morgan Stanley Equal Weight USD 46 » USD 48 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Evercore ISI Outperform USD 50 » USD 56 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Citigroup USD 40 » USD 44 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Piper Sandler Neutral USD 43 » USD 47 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Jefferies Financial LLC Buy USD 52 » USD 54 2022-08-18
Target Raised by Barclays USD 55 » USD 56 2022-08-18
Downgraded by KGI Securities Outperform » Neutral 2022-07-15
Downgrades JP Morgan & Company Neutral USD 62 » USD 51 2022-07-14
Initiates Coverage On Rosenblatt Securities Neutral USD 48 2022-07-13
Maintains Goldman Sachs Neutral USD 64 » USD 46 2022-05-20
Maintains UBS Neutral USD 59 » USD 46 2022-05-19
Maintains JP Morgan & Company Overweight USD 67 » USD 62 2022-05-19
Maintains Piper Sandler Neutral USD 57 » USD 43 2022-05-19
Upgraded by KGI Securities Neutral » Outperform 2022-05-19
Maintains Citigroup Sell USD 45 » USD 40 2022-05-19
Maintains Wells Fargo Equal-Weight USD 65 » USD 52 2022-05-19
Maintains Jefferies Financial LLC Buy USD 65 » USD 52 2022-05-19
Maintains Barclays Overweight USD 68 » USD 55 2022-05-19

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
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Annual Financial (USD)

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
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Quarterly Financial (USD)

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CSCO:NSD (Cisco Systems Inc)
Communication Equipment | | Common Stock
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Largest Industry Peers for Communication Equipment
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ETFs Containing CSCO
Symbol Company Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
CIBR First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecuri.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 5.13B
EKLD:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy MSCI USA SRI .. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 0.53B
QDVI:F iShares IV Public Limited Comp.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 6.31B
UBUS:F UBS (Irl) ETF Public Limited C.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 0.60B
UBUW:F UBS (Irl) ETF Public Limited C.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 0.05B
UIMM:F UBS (Lux) Fund Solutions - MSC.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 4.67B
UIMP:F UBS ETF - MSCI USA Socially Re.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 1.95B
WTDM:F WisdomTree US Quality Dividend.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 0.24B
WTDY:F WisdomTree Issuer ICAV - Wisdo.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 1.18M
ZPRU:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II Publi.. 0.00 % 0.00 % N/A USD 0.12B
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ranking their financial and market performance against their sectors and exchange.
We represent the percentile ranking using the following grading system.
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
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D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%