If you'd invested in Cisco (CSCO): performance and returns
Looking for Cisco's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Cisco have returned?
This calculator shows how much Cisco stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Cisco
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,984 | +98% |
| 3 years ago | $2,466 | +147% |
| 5 years ago | $2,625 | +162% |
| 10 years ago | $4,325 | +332% |
| since inception (1990) | $1,439,461 | +143846% |
Return by year (Cisco)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +52% | $1,525 (+52%) |
| 2025 | +30% | $1,984 (+98%) |
| 2024 | +17% | $2,325 (+133%) |
| 2023 | +6% | $2,466 (+147%) |
| 2022 | -25% | $1,854 (+85%) |
| 2021 | +42% | $2,625 (+162%) |
| 2020 | -7% | $2,449 (+145%) |
| 2019 | +11% | $2,711 (+171%) |
| 2018 | +13% | $3,067 (+207%) |
| 2017 | +27% | $3,887 (+289%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $4,325 (+332%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CSCO return?
$1,000 invested in Cisco 10 years ago would be worth $4,325 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CSCO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+42%). Worst year: 2022 (-25%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CSCO since inception be worth?
Since 1990, $1,000 would have become $1,439,461 (+143846%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Cisco's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Cisco pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Cisco's average annual return (ROI)?
Cisco's return on investment is about +16%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.