Cisco
Cisco Systems Inc. (Ticker: NASDAQ – CSCO) is multinational technology company headquartered in San Jose California.
In the modern world there is an increased demand for networking, remote working, IoT – the internet of things and cloud computing.
The group has been powering the internet since 1984 with their products making Cisco a world leader in IT, Networking and cybersecurity solutions. The company develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware and telecommunications equipment. Products are well recognised within the IT industry providing robust hardware and infrastructure that is a familiar part seen in most office spaces.
This is what makes this Cisco’s products necessary for an efficient and dynamic workforce where reliability is paramount.
It is a quality company that we like and they have been winning awards for their Investor Relations credentials since 2010.
Cisco five year average share price
Cisco’s (CSCO) average share price over the past five years (08/2019 to 08/2024) sits between:
At the lowest point of $32.40 on the 22nd March 2020 at the start of the pandemic.
To the highest of $64.28 on the 02/01/2022.
Based on my own personal experience looking at a long term hold, I would be looking to purchase additional shares around the $38.95 to $40.00 price target.
An ideal exit strategy would be to hold for 10-15 years before selling at a target sell price of $62-$65 dollars.
Cisco dividend
Shareholder dividend distributions are usually made quarterly and payable in the months of January, April, July & October. We have been fortunate to collect the regular growing dividend payments over the last 5 years.
This equity was added to the portfolio in early March 2020 at the start of the pandemic for just $38.72 dollars per share.
It has proved to be a fantastic investment by way of both share price appreciation and regular income.
I view Cisco as being a foundational stock holding, as it is a great business we all need in todays’ modern connected world.
During 2024/25 I aim to increase holdings especially after the Splunk acquisition. The general market consensus (which is one I agree with) is that the Splunk merger is a great fit for both businesses, further enhancing the Cisco’s offerings as a leading cloud networking provider, whilst strengthening its cyber security credentials & position within the sector.
Cisco’s quarterly dividend has been increased by 0.01c to $0.41 cents for Q1 2025/26 (Ex-dividend 03/04/2025). Making the projected annualised dividend for 2025/26 to be $1.64 dollars per share.
Below we have provided a brief snapshot of the previous ten years annual dividend per share:
2024 $1.60
2023 $1.56
2022 $1.52
2021 $1.48
2020 $1.44
2019 $1.40
2018 $1.32
2017 $1.16
2016 $1.04
2015 $0.84 cents
Dividend yield: 2.89% (25/04/2025)
P/E: 24.85 (25/04/2025)
Fwd P/E: 14.90 (25/04/2025)
Over the last 5 plus years, the total dividend income is £619.00
Further income analysis can be found in the file below:
CSCO
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