How to buy Cisco Systems shares

Cisco is an information technology and networking company. In July 2019, Cisco successfully bought Acacia Communications.

Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) is a publicly traded communication equipment business based in the US. It opened the day at $50.2 after a previous close of $50.02. During the day the price has varied from a low of $50.04 to a high of $50.58. The latest price was $50.275 (25 minute delay). Cisco Systems is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 83,300 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in Cisco Systems

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: CSCO in this case.
  5. Research Cisco Systems shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your Cisco Systems shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Fees for buying 10x Cisco Systems shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

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Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £2.39
£406.85 total
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£406.48 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £10.11
£414.57 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £2.02
£406.48 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £15.99
£420.46 total
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£404.87 total
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Latest updates for Cisco Systems

February 17, 2023: Cisco Systems has released its fourth quarterly earnings report of the year with higher earnings than was expected from analysts. Cisco Systems reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.88 (£0.74)

February 13, 2023: We're expecting Cisco Systems to release an earnings report on February 15, 2023. Analyst predictions suggest that it will have an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86 (£0.71).

Is it a good time to buy Cisco Systems stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Is Cisco Systems under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Cisco Systems P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

Cisco Systems's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 18x. In other words, Cisco Systems shares trade at around 18x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Cisco Systems's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 2.3498. A PEG ratio over 1 can be interpreted as meaning shares are overvalued at the current rate of growth, or may anticipate an acceleration in growth.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Cisco Systems's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Cisco Systems's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $16.2 billion (£13 billion).

The EBITDA is a measure of a Cisco Systems's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

What's Cisco Systems's ESG track record?

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Cisco Systems.

Overall Cisco Systems ESG score

Cisco Systems's total ESG risk: 12.85

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Cisco Systems's overall score of 12.85 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Cisco Systems is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

Cisco Systems's environmental score: 1.54/100

Cisco Systems's environmental score of 1.54 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Cisco Systems is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Cisco Systems's social score: 6.94/100

Cisco Systems's social score of 6.94 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Cisco Systems is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

Cisco Systems's governance score: 5.37/100

Cisco Systems's governance score puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Cisco Systems is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Cisco Systems's controversy score: 2/5

ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, Cisco Systems scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that Cisco Systems has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.

Frequently asked questions

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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