Is CSCO a good investment in 2026?

Cisco Systems Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 33.4, with high volatility (39.8% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of CSCO?

Based on 30-day volatility of 39.8%, CSCO has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.00 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does CSCO pay dividends?

Yes, Cisco Systems Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.52%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$437.93B

P/E RATIO

33.4

BETA

1.00

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.52%

52W HIGH

$130.37

52W LOW

$66.13

VOLATILITY

39.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$114.57 → $111.11-3.02%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$69.09 → $111.11+60.8%

CSCO | 52-week chartLast updated: 8/25/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	CSCO	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	33.4x	28.5x	↑ 17%
Beta	1.00	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.52%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	39.8%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare CSCO's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CSCSCO(You are here)	$111.11	$437.93B	Technology	—
AAPL	$309.90	$4.52T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$491.71	$3.65T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$213.05	$5.16T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Cisco Systems Inc. is currently trading at $111.11, which is 14.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.00, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME11.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSCO a good buy right now?

Cisco Systems Inc. trades at 33.4x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 39.8% volatility.

Does CSCO pay dividends?

Yes, Cisco Systems Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.52%. This translates to approximately $1.69 per share annually.

How volatile is CSCO?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.8% and beta of 1.00,CSCO is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.