Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a multinational technology company that designs and sells various products and services related to networking and communications. Founded in 1984, Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has a significant presence in global markets. The company's product portfolio includes routers, switches, and other networking hardware, as well as software and services for enterprise customers.
Company Info
Highlights
$250.27B
$2.45
25.80
2.12
$55.62B
$36.29B
$10.51B
$43.57 - $66.06
$69.16
1.21%
1.85
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) returned 8.48% year-to-date (YTD) and 37.60% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, CSCO delivered an annualized return of 11.46%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.64%.
CSCO
8.48%
15.12%
11.57%
37.60%
17.09%
10.45%
11.46%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.67%
10.48%
-1.79%
10.08%
13.71%
14.60%
10.64%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CSCO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.06% | 5.79% | -3.74% | -5.82% | 9.75% | 8.48% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.10% | -3.61% | 3.18% | -5.10% | -1.02% | 2.17% | 2.85% | 4.31% | 5.30% | 3.70% | 8.11% | -0.02% | 21.00% |
| 2023 | 2.98% | -0.51% | 7.96% | -8.93% | 5.12% | 4.17% | 1.34% | 10.20% | -6.26% | -2.33% | -7.19% | 4.42% | 9.30% |
| 2022 | -11.63% | 0.18% | -0.02% | -11.56% | -8.02% | -5.35% | 7.36% | -1.43% | -10.55% | 14.63% | 9.44% | -4.18% | -22.46% |
| 2021 | 0.43% | 0.65% | 15.24% | -0.85% | 3.91% | 0.19% | 5.20% | 6.59% | -7.78% | 3.52% | -2.02% | 15.55% | 45.75% |
| 2020 | -3.44% | -13.14% | -1.55% | 8.83% | 12.84% | -2.47% | 1.78% | -10.36% | -6.70% | -8.02% | 19.83% | 4.02% | -3.49% |
| 2019 | 9.98% | 9.47% | 4.29% | 4.29% | -7.01% | 5.19% | 1.86% | -15.51% | 5.55% | -3.12% | -4.63% | 5.85% | 13.81% |
| 2018 | 9.27% | 7.80% | -4.22% | 4.09% | -3.57% | 0.75% | -0.95% | 12.96% | 1.84% | -5.33% | 4.63% | -9.48% | 16.57% |
| 2017 | 2.53% | 11.26% | -1.11% | 1.68% | -7.46% | -0.73% | 1.42% | 2.42% | 4.41% | 2.42% | 9.22% | 2.68% | 31.27% |
| 2016 | -11.71% | 10.05% | 8.75% | -2.56% | 5.67% | -1.24% | 7.38% | 2.98% | 0.89% | -2.48% | -2.80% | 1.34% | 15.15% |
| 2015 | -4.56% | 11.93% | -6.01% | 4.74% | 1.66% | -6.31% | 4.29% | -8.94% | 1.43% | 10.79% | -5.55% | -0.35% | 0.62% |
| 2014 | -1.57% | -0.50% | 2.82% | 3.98% | 6.53% | 0.93% | 2.30% | -0.95% | 1.49% | -2.78% | 12.95% | 0.63% | 27.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 91, CSCO is among the top 9% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Cisco Systems, Inc. provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.61 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.61 | $1.59 | $1.55 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.43 | $1.38 | $1.28 | $1.13 | $0.99 | $0.82 | $0.74 |
Dividend yield | 2.54% | 2.69% | 3.07% | 3.17% | 2.32% | 3.20% | 2.88% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 3.28% | 3.02% | 2.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cisco Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.81 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.55 |
| 2022 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 |
| 2021 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 |
| 2020 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 |
| 2019 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 |
| 2018 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.28 |
| 2017 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 |
| 2016 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 |
| 2015 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
| 2014 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Cisco Systems, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.54%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Cisco Systems, Inc. has a payout ratio of 35.31%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cisco Systems, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cisco Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Cisco Systems, Inc. was 89.26%, occurring on Oct 8, 2002. Recovery took 4752 trading sessions.
The current Cisco Systems, Inc. drawdown is 1.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -89.26% | Mar 28, 2000 | 635 | Oct 8, 2002 | 4752 | Aug 24, 2021 | 5387 |
| -51.39% | Mar 10, 1994 | 88 | Jul 15, 1994 | 190 | Apr 17, 1995 | 278 |
| -38.06% | Jan 22, 1997 | 66 | Apr 25, 1997 | 51 | Jul 9, 1997 | 117 |
| -36.68% | Aug 26, 1998 | 30 | Oct 7, 1998 | 30 | Nov 18, 1998 | 60 |
| -36.68% | Dec 30, 2021 | 198 | Oct 12, 2022 | 523 | Nov 11, 2024 | 721 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cisco Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Cisco Systems, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 4.3% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cisco Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CSCO, comparing it with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, CSCO has a P/E ratio of 25.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CSCO compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. CSCO currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CSCO relative to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, CSCO has a P/S ratio of 4.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CSCO in comparison with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, CSCO has a P/B value of 5.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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