Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Forecast
CSCO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.14 / 5 from 29 analysts
- Price target
- $136.16 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +26.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 11, 2026 EPS estimate $1.15
- 52-week range
- $70.27 – $130.00
CSCO analyst ratings
29 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CSCO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CSCO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.32 | $1.31 | $1.34 | $1.00 | +32.4% | 24 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.23 | $1.19 | $1.36 | $1.04 | +18.2% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.15 | $5.05 | $5.61 | $4.33 | +18.8% | 28 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.62 | $5.33 | $6.81 | $5.15 | +9.2% | 27 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CSCO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $18.12B | $18.02B | $18.23B | +21.7% | 22 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $17.90B | $17.63B | $18.55B | +16.6% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $73.17B | $72.69B | $76.66B | +15.6% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $78.09B | $72.07B | $87.64B | +6.7% | 26 |
CSCO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CSCO revenue: reported and forecast
CSCO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.15 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | +15.5% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.17 | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.23 | +4.7% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.78 | $5.10 | $5.14 | $5.15 | $5.15 | +7.7% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.28 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.62 | $5.62 | +6.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CSCO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CSCO beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CSCO
29 analysts cover Cisco; their consensus rating is buy (4.14 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $136.16, 26.8% above the latest close of $107.39. Analysts expect earnings of $5.15 per share for FY2027, +18.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $5.62 per share on revenue of $78.1 billion. Cisco beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CSCO forecast FAQ
What is Cisco's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cisco is $136.16, 26.8% above the latest close of $107.39.
Is Cisco a buy, hold or sell?
Of 29 analysts covering Cisco, 14 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 10 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cisco's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.15 per share for FY2027 (range $5.05 to $5.61); for FY2028 the estimate is $5.62.
What is Cisco's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $73.2 billion, growth of 15.6%; for FY2028 it is $78.1 billion.
When does Cisco report earnings?
Cisco is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 11, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.15.
Does Cisco usually beat earnings estimates?
Cisco reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.