Should I buy Cisco (CSCO) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (207 calls tested). It aims for $140 (+22 %), call made on August 14, 2026, maturing on August 14, 2027 (61 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Cisco
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenblatt | 100 % | +59.3 % | 5 | $165 +43% |
| Morgan Stanley | 85 % | +29.3 % | 13 | $135 +17% |
| Wells Fargo | 57 % | +24.9 % | 7 | $150 +30% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 71 % | +23.4 % | 7 | $150 +30% |
| JP Morgan | 73 % | +23.1 % | 15 | $96 -17% |
| B of A Securities | 80 % | +20.0 % | 10 | $150 +30% |
| Piper Sandler | 80 % | +18.1 % | 5 | $125 +9% |
| Deutsche Bank | 76 % | +14.1 % | 17 | $135 +17% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 15 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $135, i.e. +17% from the current price ($115).
- The most reliable firm on CSCO, Rosenblatt (100% hit rate, 5 scored calls), targets $165 (call made on August 13, 2026, maturing on August 13, 2027) (+43%) in its most recent call, and $100 (call made on November 13, 2025, maturing on November 13, 2026) (-13%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 7 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~35): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on CSCO
Median target $135 (+17%) · 15 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Cisco now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $135 (+17%), and Rosenblatt (most reliable on CSCO, 100%) targets $165. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~35) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Cisco?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($135) is still +17% above the current price ($115) (most reliable on CSCO: Rosenblatt, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Cisco still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($115) and its estimated value: analysts target $135 on median (+17%), with 67% buys (most reliable on CSCO: Rosenblatt, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on CSCO and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying CSCO?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 5 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Cisco profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).