By Vardah Gill
Publication Date: 2026-05-28 12:41:00
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is included among the 10 Safe Stocks to Buy for the Long Term in 2026.
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On May 26, BofA raised the firm’s price target on Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) to $135 from $114. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst said Cisco’s recent fiscal Q3 results, along with management’s comments about continued strong demand for Acacia, support a positive view on the underlying demand environment for optical networking.
On May 15, HSBC upgraded CSCO to Buy from Hold. It raised its price target on the stock to $137 from $77. As previously reported, the firm said the company delivered a “modest” beat in fiscal Q3, though new AI orders shifted the conversation around future growth. Management expects FY27 AI revenue to reach at least $6B, which implies roughly 50% year-over-year growth, the analyst told investors. HSBC…
