Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
CSCO price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedCSCO is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $118.39
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $70.63–$130.00
- Market cap
- $467B
- From 52-week high
- -8.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 3.94B
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #147 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, and services that enable data communication across computer networks and the internet. The company operates globally, serving customers in more than 190 countries through its various product lines and service divisions.
CSCO currently ranks #147 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $467B
- P/E (trailing)
- 28x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $63.3B
- Net margin
- 21.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.18
- Gross margin
- 64.1%
- Debt / equity
- 0.59
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 5.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 3.94B
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 42 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $111.62
- 200-day average
- $99.55
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.67 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.41%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 14
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-02
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-21
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-11
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▲ beat (+9.1%)
2026-04 ▲ beat (+1.9%)
2026-01 ▲ beat (+2.0%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+2.0%)
2025-07 ▲ beat (+1.0%)
2025-04 ▲ beat (+4.3%)
2025-01 ▲ beat (+3.3%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+4.6%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 19 buy · 10 hold · 0 sell (29 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $136
- Target vs last price
- +14.9%
What our data shows for CSCO
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CSCO, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $70.63–$130.00.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 42.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CSCO
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CSCO news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CSCO is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Fundstrat Sees AI Stock Dip as Buying Opportunity; Cisco Systems (CSCO) Dividend Sustainability in Focus (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Cisco Systems trades in a sector where artificial intelligence developments heavily influence investor sentiment and valuation multiples, making near-term price movements particularly sensitive to technology trends. Given TickrTrends' overvalued assessment, the sustainability of Cisco's dividend becomes a critical metric for evaluating whether current valuations are justified by underlying cash generation capacity. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether Cisco's cash flows remain sufficient to support its dividend payments while funding necessary investments in AI-related infrastructure and R&D, as weakness in either area could pressure the stock's fundamental support levels. - Cisco Systems (CSCO) Leads Networking Vendor Preference Amid CIO Spending Shifts (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Cisco's position as a preferred networking vendor reflects its established market strength, though this competitive advantage must be weighed against TickrTrends' current overvalued assessment of the stock. As CIO spending patterns shift, investors should monitor whether Cisco can convert its preference status into revenue growth that justifies its current valuation multiple in the Technology sector. The company's ability to capture increased networking demand while managing cost pressures will be critical to determining whether the overvaluation gap narrows. - Do you know your stock market? Here's a short quiz (thepost.on.ca, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Cisco Systems operates in the Technology sector where valuation metrics carry significant weight in investment analysis, particularly given TickrTrends' current assessment that the stock is overvalued. For readers focused on valuation fundamentals, monitoring how Cisco's financial metrics evolve relative to sector peers will be important, as the technology industry frequently experiences repricing when growth or profitability assumptions shift. Understanding the specific drivers behind the overvaluation designation, whether tied to price-to-earnings multiples, revenue growth expectations, or other factors, can help investors track whether valuation gaps narrow or widen over time.
More CSCO news
- Cisco (CSCO): Can Its Earnings Recovery Turn Into Lasting Cash Growth? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-14)
- Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) Shares Fall 0.2% -- GF Value Says Still Overvalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
- Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It (zacks.com, 2026-10-13)
- Cisco’s Product Sales Surged. Why Were Services Almost Flat? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-09)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CSCO show a shift toward overvaluation this week. The DCF cross-check band moved from no previous verdict to overvalued, while the sector discount rank declined from 182 to 188 among Technology companies. The current valuation verdict remains Overvalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CSCO shifted this week as the DCF cross-check band moved from an overvalued classification to none, while the 50/200-day trend state improved from mixed to uptrend. The current valuation verdict remains overvalued. These changes suggest some adjustment in the company's valuation assessment methodology while momentum indicators showed strengthening price trends.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — CSCO's sector discount rank improved from 184 to 176 this week, indicating a modest movement toward better relative valuation within the Technology sector. However, CSCO remains classified as overvalued according to TickrTrends' current valuation verdict.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CSCO stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CSCO is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CSCO's TickrTrends verdict?
CSCO's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CSCO compare to other Technology stocks?
CSCO ranks #147 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CSCO overbought or oversold?
CSCO's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does CSCO pay a dividend?
Yes. CSCO paid $1.67 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.41% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 14 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-02.
When does CSCO report earnings next?
CSCO's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-11, per the published earnings calendar.
Does CSCO usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CSCO beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about CSCO?
Of 29 analysts covering CSCO, 19 rate it a buy, 10 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $136 (+14.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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