Cisco Price Prediction: This Will Be CSCO’s Stock Price Next Year

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Cisco Price Prediction: This Will Be CSCO’s Stock Price Next Year

By Vandita Jadeja
Publication Date: 2026-05-15 16:43:00

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Few legacy tech names have staged a comeback like Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO | CSCO Price Prediction). After spending more than two decades in the wilderness post dotcom, the networking giant is suddenly an AI infrastructure story, and the stock has responded with a vertical move that has even long-time holders asking how much further this can go.

The 24/7 Wall St. Price Target for Cisco

Cisco trades at $115.53 after a 25.36% one-week surge tied to the Q3 FY26 print. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Cisco is $112.47 over the next 12 months, implying -2.65% downside. The recommendation is hold with a 90% confidence level. In plain language: the AI thesis is real, but the rerating has happened.


An infographic titled '12-Month Price Prediction' for Cisco Systems (CSCO) NASDAQ. The call is 'Hold' with a current price of $115.53 dropping to a target of $112.47, a -2.65% change, with 90% confidence. The 'How We Got There' section shows a stacked bar chart indicating a weighted base of $98.74, comprising Analyst Consensus ($89.54), Forward P/E ($97.55), and Trailing P/E ($115.53), all weighted. The 'Our Adjustments' section displays two bar charts: one showing the weighted base of $98.74 and another representing the final target of $112.47, with a +1.139x multiplier for Sector Momentum & Growth, Earnings Growth (+31.2% YoY), and 65% Bullish Analysts. A 'Bull Case' section, highlighted in green, lists 'What Could Go Right' (FY26 AI Orders Target Raised to $9B, Networking Orders >50% Growth, AI Revenue Target Raised to $4B) with a Target: $124.78 (+8.01%). A 'Bear Case' section, highlighted in red, lists 'What Could Go Wrong' (Significant Insider Selling, High Valuation (P/E ~37) vs. Analysts, Cross Margin Contraction (AI Mix)) with a Target: $95.17 (-17.62%). The bottom line reiterates 'Hold' $115.53 -> $112.47 (-2.65%), stating 'AI thesis is real, but valuation reflects the rerating. Wait for better entry.'

24/7 Wall St.










Metric Value
Current Price $115.53
24/7 Wall St. Price Target $112.47
Upside/Downside -2.65%
Recommendation HOLD
Confidence Level 90%

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