Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently sold shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). In a filing disclosed on November 5th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cisco Systems stock on October 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) on 10/23/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 10/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 9/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 9/24/2026.

Cisco Systems Trading Down 7.6%

Shares of Cisco Systems stock opened at $95.72 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $377.38 billion, a PE ratio of 28.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.01. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $109.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $101.53. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 1 year low of $70.54 and a 1 year high of $130.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.79.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The network equipment provider reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $17.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.84 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 20.95% and a return on equity of 30.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.99 earnings per share. Cisco Systems has set its FY 2027 guidance at 5.050-5.110 EPS and its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.340 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current year.

Cisco Systems Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Investors of record on Friday, October 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 2nd. Cisco Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 50.30%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently commented on CSCO shares. KeyCorp upped their target price on Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Cisco Systems in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Cisco Systems from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on shares of Cisco Systems in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $135.00 price objective for the company. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Cisco Systems has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.87.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cisco Systems

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CSCO. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Cisco Systems by 137.0% in the first quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Cisco Systems by 142.5% in the third quarter. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC now owns 257 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. Kings Path Partners LLC acquired a new position in Cisco Systems during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Cisco Systems during the third quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, RMG Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Cisco Systems by 308.7% during the first quarter. RMG Wealth Management LLC now owns 425 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.33% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Oliver Tuszik sold 2,760 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.46, for a total value of $310,389.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 165,276 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,586,938.96. This trade represents a 1.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Deborah L. Stahlkopf sold 6,487 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.53, for a total value of $723,495.11. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 167,116 shares in the company, valued at $18,638,447.48. The trade was a 3.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 44,869 shares of company stock worth $5,005,620 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

More Cisco Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cisco was named a leader in ABI Research’s Open Line Systems ranking for data center interconnects, supporting its positioning in optical networking as AI drives demand for data center connections. Article: Ciena, Nokia, and Cisco Named Leaders in ABI Research’s Open Line Systems for Data Center Interconnect Scale-Across Ranking
• Positive Sentiment: Spectrum Business introduced a managed secure-networking service using Cisco routers and security software, creating a new channel to sell Cisco solutions to businesses building AI-focused infrastructure. Article: Cisco Systems Expands Into Managed Secure Networking For AI Enterprise Infrastructure
• Neutral Sentiment: Cisco reports Q3 results on November 12. Wall Street expects earnings growth, while options traders are pricing in a potentially sizable post-report move; the coverage also notes Cisco may lack indicators associated with a likely earnings beat. Article: Cisco Systems Set for Near 11% Move After Q3 Earnings Next Week Article: Cisco Systems Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its rating on Cisco from Overweight to Equal Weight and lowered its price target from $135 to $120. The firm sees risk that faster AI infrastructure revenue growth brings a less profitable product mix, squeezing gross margins and earnings growth, particularly in fiscal 2028. Article: Morgan Stanley Downgrades Cisco On AI Impacting Gross Margins
• Negative Sentiment: The downgrade coincided with a broader pullback in AI infrastructure stocks, adding sector-wide pressure to Cisco’s shares. Article: Cisco Falls on Morgan Stanley Downgrade; Networking Stocks Retreat

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

Cisco Systems Company Profile

Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that develops networking, cybersecurity, collaboration and observability solutions for businesses, government organizations and service providers. Its offerings include routers, switches, wireless networking equipment, data-center infrastructure, security software and services, as well as technologies that support cloud and hybrid IT environments.

The company also provides collaboration tools through its Webex portfolio, cloud-managed networking through Cisco Meraki and security and observability capabilities that include technologies from Splunk, which Cisco acquired in 2024.