Cisco Systems, Inc. Common Stock (DE)(CSCO)
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Snapshot
$121.94
- 52-Week Range
- $63.87 – $130.37
- YTD
- +60.36%
- IV Rank (30D)
- 27.9
- Straddle Price
- $9.80
- P/C Vol Ratio
- 0.73
- Market Cap
- $479.4B
Fair Value
-14.3% vs price
A blended fair-value estimate combining up to six valuation methods. Each method is weighted by how well it fits the company — DCF down-weights for unprofitable names; DDM only fires for steady dividend payers; comparables down-weight when peer multiples disagree.
- DCF (quality-aware) — projects free cash flow with a horizon that scales to business quality. True compounders (quality 6/6) get 10 years explicit + 10 years fade before terminal; cyclical/struggling names (quality 0-1) get a 5-year terminal cliff. Quality is scored from ROE, gross margin, growth, FCF margin, debt load, and FCF consistency — the same factors that drive market premium for compounders.
- Market-Implied Growth (in Model Inputs) — reverse-DCF that answers "what growth rate is the market pricing in?". Lets you sanity-check the deviation: if implied growth is plausible for the business, the model's bearish flag may be wrong; if implausible, the market may be over-extrapolating.
- DDM (Gordon Growth Dividend Model) — values the stream of future dividends. Only used when trailing yield ≥ 0.5% and dividend payments are stable.
- P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/B, P/S — applies the peer-group median multiple to this company's per-share metric. Peers come from the same set as the "Related symbols" card. Earnings/sales metrics are forward-tilted by the company's recent revenue growth (capped at 25%) so they're comparable to peers' growth-embedded multiples — mimics how analysts use NTM rather than TTM. Per-multiple weights are biased by company quality (e.g. P/B down-weighted for asset-light tech).
- Market Anchor (SMA50) — the 50-day moving average, weighted by recent trading-range stability (tighter Bollinger bands → higher weight). Captures information fundamentals miss (forward consensus, sentiment, supply/demand) — but only when recent trading is steady enough that the market has converged on a view. During wild breakouts or breakdowns the anchor's weight collapses.
- Options Expected (B-L 30d) — the risk-neutral expected stock price at 30-day options expiration, derived from the full implied-volatility surface via Breeden-Litzenberger (second derivative of call price wrt strike → implied PDF, then E[S_T]). Forward-looking, captures all options-implied information (smile, skew, term structure) in one number. Weighted by chain liquidity. SP500-only at present (pre-computed daily). Backtest evidence: adds modest alpha across most bucket × holding combos.
- Blended value — weighted average. Confidence reflects how many methods fired and how tight peer dispersion is.
- Deviation pill — green when blended FV ≥ 10% above current price (undervalued); red when ≥ 10% below; grey otherwise.
| 10-yr Treasury (rf) | 4.46% |
| Beta vs SPY | 1.00 |
| Cost of Equity (CAPM) | 9.21% (VRP-adj) |
| WACC | 9.06% |
| Volatility Risk Premium | -4.1pp (IV − HV30), ERP adj -25bps |
| Effective Tax Rate | 15.0% |
| Rev. Growth (YoY, DCF input) | +8.0% |
| DCF Horizon | 12 years explicit + fade |
| Forward Tilt (NTM/TTM) | ×1.08 (applied to P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/S) |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $11.8B |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 24.5% |
| Book / Price | 9.4% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 64.3% |
| FCF Margin (TTM) | 19.4% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.40 |
| Quality Score | 5/6 — high quality (12y DCF) |
| Market-Implied Growth | +19.0% (reverse-DCF on current price) |
| SMA 50 | $96.95 (Market Anchor value) |
| SMA 20 / Bollinger Mid | $114.62 |
| Bollinger Width / SMA20 | 32.3% (drives anchor stability) |
| Net Debt | $12.3B |
| Market Cap | $519B |
Peers used for multiples: AAPL, AMD, AVGO, GOOGL, INTC, MSFT, MU
Blended Fair Value
$104.29
Current Price
$121.64
Deviation
-14.3%
Forward-Return Rank
SHORT
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| Horizon | Expected α | z Pred | Blended z | Rank % | Active? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21d | -0.2% | -0.73 | -0.69 | 53.0% | — |
| 42d | -0.9% | -0.73 | -0.69 | 53.0% | — |
| 63d | -1.5% | -0.46 | -0.69 | 53.0% | — |
Expected α = forward-return point estimate vs SPY (e.g., +7.5% means the predictor expects this stock to outperform SPY by 7.5% over that horizon).
For SHORT direction the model uses a different ranking metric (conviction-weighted deviation, not the LGBM prediction); Expected α is shown for reference.
⚠ flags rows where Expected α disagrees with the FV direction — two independent signals are in conflict; conviction is low even if rank looks extreme.
Forward-Return Rank. A proprietary ensemble of a machine-learning forward-return model and a conviction-weighted fundamental score, ranked cross-sectionally each day across the S&P 500 (and broader universes on the screener). Each stock is scored at three horizons (21/42/63 trading days). "Active" = top/bottom 5% AND all risk filters pass. Backtested mean alpha vs SPY on active picks: 21d LONG +13.4%, 63d +34.9% (S&P 500, walk-forward). Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Value vs momentum conflict ⚠. The "FV direction" (long/short) comes from the fundamentals-based engine — price vs intrinsic value. The "Expected α" comes from a separate machine-learning predictor trained on ~12 features (sector, options-implied move, beta, institutional flow, etc.). Sometimes the two disagree: a stock is overvalued by fundamentals but the predictor expects it to keep outperforming (sector or momentum tailwinds). When all 3 horizons disagree, treat the direction signal as low-conviction — neither model is strongly recommending a position.
| Method | Implied Price | Weight | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCF | $62.50 | 15% | |
| DDM (Gordon) | $51.63 | 12% | |
| Peer P/E | $142.45 | 11% | median 43.8× · 6 peers |
| Peer EV/EBITDA | $147.75 | 11% | median 32.9× · 7 peers |
| Peer P/B | $168.04 | 2% | median 13.7× · 7 peers |
| Peer P/S | $173.27 | 8% | median 10.5× · 7 peers |
| Market Anchor (SMA50) | $96.95 | 26% | stability 85% (BB-width) |
| Options Expected (B-L 30d) | $95.43 | 15% | 50 strikes · skew +0.27 |
As of 2026-06-05 · updated 2026-06-05 21:00:03.385000
Info
- Industry (SIC)
- COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (3576)
- Exchange
- XNAS
- Market Cap
- $479.4B
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
Price History
Seasonality
| Month | Avg Return | Years of Data |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.72% | 23 |
| Feb | +1.14% | 23 |
| Mar | +2.38% | 23 |
| Apr | +0.71% | 23 |
| May | +1.84% | 23 |
| Jun | -0.26% | 23 |
| Jul | +1.44% | 22 |
| Aug | +0.80% | 22 |
| Sep | +0.23% | 23 |
| Oct | +0.49% | 23 |
| Nov | +1.35% | 23 |
| Dec | +1.54% | 23 |
Technical Indicators
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
Trend Indicators
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
Volume & Volatility
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
SMA 20: $116.10
SMA 50: $97.75
SMA 200: $80.29
Current: $121.64
EMA 12: $120.88
EMA 26: $112.52
MACD: 8.3583 | Signal: -0.0263
BULLISH
ADX (14): 54.36
STRONG TREND
+DI: 32.66
−DI: 9.95
Momentum Oscillators
RSI (14): 63.03
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 75.82
Stoch %D: 87.16
Williams %R: -51.95
Volume & Volatility
BB Upper: $134.81
BB Lower: $97.38
NEUTRAL
OBV: 1,642,383,790
Vol SMA 20: 30,827,279
Vol ROC: 45.46%
ATR: $4.39
True Range: $8.45
HV 20: 60.1%
HV 30: 51.7%
HV 60: 40.8%
Data Summary
Data Points: 500
Last Updated: 2026-06-05T21:15:23.846000
Date Range: 2024-06-07T00:00:00 – 2026-06-05T00:00:00
AI Analysis
LLM Stock Analysis Report
Executive Summary
BULLISH (Confidence Level: 8/10)
Key Drivers:
- Strong technical momentum signals, including a bullish MACD crossover
- Positive news sentiment, with recent headlines highlighting the company's growth potential
- Above-average volatility, indicating market amplification and increased trading activity
Primary Risks:
- Potential for overbought conditions if price continues to rise above the upper Bollinger Band
- Increasing competition in the cybersecurity space could impact revenue growth
Investment Thesis: CSCO is a well-positioned company with strong technical momentum and positive news sentiment. As market volatility increases, we expect CSCO to continue its upward trend, driven by growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.
Recent News Sentiment Impact: The recent headlines have been generally positive, highlighting the company's growth potential and market trends. This has contributed to the bullish tone in our analysis.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Short-term (1-4 weeks): Bullish, Medium-term (1-3 months): Bullish, Long-term (3-12 months): Neutral
Support/Resistance Levels:
- Lower Bollinger Band: $97.38
- Middle Line (SMA 20): $116.10
- Upper Bollinger Band: $134.81
Momentum Signals:
- RSI interpretation: Neutral, not overbought or oversold
- MACD signal: Bullish crossover above the signal line
- Bollinger Bands position: Squeeze, indicating potential break out
Volume Analysis: Volume trends suggest institutional interest and increasing trading activity.
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary:
The recent headlines have highlighted the company's growth potential, market trends, and competitive advantages in the cybersecurity space. This positive news sentiment has contributed to our bullish analysis.
Sentiment Assessment: Positive (Confidence Level: 6/10)
Catalyst Identification: Earnings report, product launches, and regulatory changes could drive future price movements.
Market Narrative: The recent headlines align with our technical analysis, indicating a potential breakout above the upper Bollinger Band.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation: Above-average risk relative to market (beta > 1.04).
Volatility Regime: Current volatility is higher than historical averages.
Options Market Signals:
- IV Rank: Medium
- Put/Call Volume Ratio: Neutral sentiment
- Options market pricing a $9.80 move by expiration
Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations are essential to mitigate potential losses.
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance: The cybersecurity sector has performed well, with CSCO leading the way.
Institutional Activity: Volume patterns suggest institutional interest and increasing trading activity.
Correlation Analysis: R-squared interpretation suggests a moderate positive correlation between CSCO and market movements.
Relative Valuation: CSCO is positioned within its trading range, with room for growth if the price breaks out above the upper Bollinger Band.
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels:
- Support: $116.10 (SMA 20)
- Resistance: $134.81 (Upper Bollinger Band)
Breakout/Breakdown Levels:
- Potential break out above the upper Bollinger Band
- Downtrend signal if price breaks below the lower Bollinger Band
Time-Sensitive Catalysts: Earnings report, product launches, and regulatory changes could drive future price movements.
Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations are essential to mitigate potential losses.
Note: This analysis is based on the provided data and should not be considered as investment advice.
Generated 2026-06-06 20:14 UTC
News
In an echo of the late 1990s, Cisco Systems and IBM were the best-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average last month. The post May Was Merry For These Techs In The Dow Jones Industrials appeared first on Investor's Business Daily .
Options Activity
- IV Rank (30D)
- 27.9
- IV Rank (7D)
- 100
- Avg IV
- 46.0%
- Straddle (30D)
- $9.80
- Straddle (7D)
- $5.56
- P/C Volume
- 0.73
Spread Scanner GPU
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)
RR25 and BF25 from the live options chain. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.
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Volatility Surface
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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
- Beta (1Y vs SPY)
- 1.04
- Correlation (SPY)
- 41.1%
- R²
- 0.17
- Ann. Volatility
- 30.8%
- SPY Volatility
- 12.2%
Above average volatility - stock moves with market amplification
Beta & Alpha Over Time
Institutional Ownership (13F)
Latest filings — 2026-03-31
? 13F Guide
Diluted shares outstanding: 3,989,250,000 (as of 2026-04-25)
Institutional managers with $100M+ AUM file Form 13F-HR quarterly, due 45 days after quarter end. Holdings are reported gross at quarter-end market value — they are a snapshot, not a real-time position.
- Shares — long equity positions in this name, aggregated across share classes.
- Calls / Puts — notional value of long call / put exposure where this ticker is the underlying.
- % of Float — holder's reported shares divided by the latest diluted shares outstanding. Sums above 100% indicate large custodian / prime broker positions where the same shares are reported by multiple filers.
- Custodian badge — filers with more than 5,000 holdings are typically broker-dealers / custodians reporting customer-held shares, not active managers.
Each filer is counted once at its latest 13F-HR filing. New filings are ingested on a weekly cadence.
69 filers$2.19B notional
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Custodian | $666.16M | 30.43% | 2026-03-31 |
| 2 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Custodian | $304.35M | 13.90% | 2026-03-31 |
| 3 | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Custodian | $299.77M | 13.69% | 2026-03-31 |
| 4 | MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC Custodian | $158.97M | 7.26% | 2026-03-31 |
| 5 | WOLVERINE TRADING, LLC Custodian | $77.47M | 3.54% | 2025-09-30 |
| 6 | Twin Tree Management, LP | $63.52M | 2.90% | 2026-03-31 |
| 7 | UBS Group AG Custodian | $60.40M | 2.76% | 2026-03-31 |
| 8 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Custodian | $43.22M | 1.97% | 2026-03-31 |
| 9 | PEAK6 LLC | $42.96M | 1.96% | 2026-03-31 |
| 10 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Custodian | $34.74M | 1.59% | 2026-03-31 |
| 11 | BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS Custodian | $29.13M | 1.33% | 2026-03-31 |
| 12 | Walleye Trading LLC | $28.86M | 1.32% | 2026-03-31 |
| 13 | Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | $22.40M | 1.02% | 2026-03-31 |
| 14 | Oribel Capital Management, LP | $21.52M | 0.98% | 2026-03-31 |
| 15 | Squarepoint Ops LLC | $21.35M | 0.98% | 2026-03-31 |
| 16 | Parallax Volatility Advisers, L.P. | $20.43M | 0.93% | 2026-03-31 |
| 17 | Delta Accumulation, LLC | $19.79M | 0.90% | 2026-03-31 |
| 18 | ADAPT Investment Managers SA | $19.40M | 0.89% | 2026-03-31 |
| 19 | Jain Global LLC | $18.62M | 0.85% | 2026-03-31 |
| 20 | Man Group plc | $18.50M | 0.84% | 2026-03-31 |
| 21 | CITIGROUP INC Custodian | $18.37M | 0.84% | 2026-03-31 |
| 22 | CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | $18.32M | 0.84% | 2026-03-31 |
| 23 | TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | $16.49M | 0.75% | 2026-03-31 |
| 24 | Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC | $15.29M | 0.70% | 2025-09-30 |
| 25 | CAPITAL FUND MANAGEMENT S.A. | $14.18M | 0.65% | 2026-03-31 |
59 filers$2.48B notional
| # | Filer | Notional Value | % of Total | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP Custodian | $633.84M | 25.51% | 2026-03-31 |
| 2 | CITIGROUP INC Custodian | $232.27M | 9.35% | 2026-03-31 |
| 3 | MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC Custodian | $220.98M | 8.89% | 2026-03-31 |
| 4 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC Custodian | $218.70M | 8.80% | 2026-03-31 |
| 5 | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Custodian | $218.00M | 8.78% | 2026-03-31 |
| 6 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC Custodian | $135.60M | 5.46% | 2026-03-31 |
| 7 | UBS Group AG Custodian | $76.79M | 3.09% | 2026-03-31 |
| 8 | TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | $75.84M | 3.05% | 2026-03-31 |
| 9 | Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | $61.63M | 2.48% | 2026-03-31 |
| 10 | BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS Custodian | $58.08M | 2.34% | 2026-03-31 |
| 11 | Oribel Capital Management, LP | $51.04M | 2.05% | 2026-03-31 |
| 12 | Walleye Trading LLC | $39.68M | 1.60% | 2026-03-31 |
| 13 | ADAPT Investment Managers SA | $38.80M | 1.56% | 2026-03-31 |
| 14 | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | $37.11M | 1.49% | 2026-03-31 |
| 15 | Eisler Capital Management Ltd. | $37.01M | 1.49% | 2025-09-30 |
| 16 | WOLVERINE TRADING, LLC Custodian | $33.51M | 1.35% | 2025-09-30 |
| 17 | CAPITAL FUND MANAGEMENT S.A. | $29.82M | 1.20% | 2026-03-31 |
| 18 | CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | $28.37M | 1.14% | 2026-03-31 |
| 19 | Delta Accumulation, LLC | $25.93M | 1.04% | 2026-03-31 |
| 20 | Twin Tree Management, LP | $25.75M | 1.04% | 2026-03-31 |
| 21 | Parallax Volatility Advisers, L.P. | $21.91M | 0.88% | 2026-03-31 |
| 22 | Jain Global LLC | $20.17M | 0.81% | 2026-03-31 |
| 23 | Man Group plc | $18.50M | 0.74% | 2026-03-31 |
| 24 | Squarepoint Ops LLC | $17.38M | 0.70% | 2026-03-31 |
| 25 | BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | $15.94M | 0.64% | 2026-03-31 |
ETF Holders
| # | ETF | Provider | Weight | $ Exposure | ETF AUM | As Of |
|---|
Fundamentals
Quarterly filings sourced from SEC 10-Q / 10-K reports. TTM tiles aggregate the most recent four quarters; bars show the last ~12 quarters oldest → newest.
Metrics
- Revenue — top-line sales. Look for consistent YoY growth; seasonal businesses need same-quarter comparisons (Q4 '24 vs Q4 '23).
- Net Income — bottom-line profit after all expenses. Can be volatile from one-time items; red bars = net loss.
- Diluted EPS — net income per share assuming options/converts are exercised. Direct input to the P/E ratio.
- Operating Cash Flow — cash generated from core operations, before capex and financing. Harder to manipulate than net income; growing OCF is a quality signal.
How to read the bars
- Sequential growth — quarter-over-quarter trend. Accelerating bars are a momentum signal.
- YoY growth — compare to the same quarter a year earlier to remove seasonality.
- Quality — OCF should roughly track Net Income over time. Large divergence (net income ≫ OCF) flags accruals risk.
- Margins — scan the bar ratios: Net Income / Revenue tells you margin trend without needing a separate chart.
TTM (trailing-twelve-month) smooths seasonality and is used for the P/E calculation. Filings appear 30–90 days after the period closes.
| P/E Ratio | 40.5 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.5 |
| P/S Ratio | 8.4 |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.7 |
| TTM Revenue | $60.7B |
| TTM Net Income | $12.0B |
| TTM EPS | $3.01 |
| ROE | 24.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 |