Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Stock

Posted by Stacy Sanders on Feb 17th, 2026

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cisco Systems stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

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Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Cisco Systems Price Performance

CSCO stock remained flat at $76.85 during midday trading on Tuesday. 24,770,765 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 24,401,475. Cisco Systems, Inc. has a 1 year low of $52.11 and a 1 year high of $88.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $303.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 0.87. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $77.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $73.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.85.

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The network equipment provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $15.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.11 billion. Cisco Systems had a net margin of 19.22% and a return on equity of 27.88%. Cisco Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.94 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Cisco Systems, Inc. will post 3.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cisco Systems Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 2nd. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. This is a positive change from Cisco Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. Cisco Systems’s payout ratio is 57.54%.

Insider Activity

In other Cisco Systems news, Director Michael D. Capellas sold 10,850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.13, for a total transaction of $836,860.50. Following the sale, the director owned 146,368 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,289,363.84. This represents a 6.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kristina M. Johnson sold 13,481 shares of Cisco Systems stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.13, for a total value of $1,039,789.53. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 61,630 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,753,521.90. This trade represents a 17.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 108,493 shares of company stock valued at $8,435,818. 0.01% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on CSCO shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Cisco Systems in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. HSBC lifted their price objective on Cisco Systems from $74.00 to $77.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Cisco Systems from $83.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Argus increased their price objective on shares of Cisco Systems from $80.00 to $100.00 in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Cisco Systems from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $89.55.

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Key Cisco Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting Cisco Systems this week:

Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $95 (from $90) and kept a Buy rating, citing ramping AI order momentum during the quarter — a clear bullish signal supporting upside expectations. UBS Lifts PT on Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock
Positive Sentiment: Street analysts still see significant upside: 24/7 Wall St. notes an average price target near $88.81 (~16% above recent levels) despite a recent ~9% pullback, suggesting the selloff could be a buying opportunity for some investors. Wall Street Sees 16% Upside in Cisco (CSCO) Despite Recent 9.4% Selloff
Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights a strategic reset of Cisco’s dividend policy alongside commentary that its AI “moat” is widening — both points support a long-term income and growth narrative for investors. Cisco stock resets dividend payout as AI moat widens | CSCO
Neutral Sentiment: Sector/stock screeners and commentary (Zacks) include Cisco among select networking names to consider as the industry navigates macro headwinds and margin pressure — useful context but not an immediate directional driver. 3 Stocks to Consider From a Troubled Networking Industry
Neutral Sentiment: Zacks pieces flag shifting international revenue trends and heightened investor attention; these are analytical signals to monitor for future guidance updates but are not immediate catalysts. Why Cisco (CSCO) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reporting appears anomalous (a reported spike but showing zero shares), indicating a likely data glitch rather than a clear bearish signal — monitor confirmed short-interest releases for clarity.
Negative Sentiment: Some investors sold aggressively after the quarterly release, producing a notable post-earnings drop; the selloff reflects profit-taking and short-term worry over margin/guide details despite the quarter beating estimates. What’s next for Cisco after its post-earnings stock slide?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cisco Systems

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in Cisco Systems by 49.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 74,187 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $4,392,000 after purchasing an additional 24,562 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 37.0% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 9,156 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $542,000 after buying an additional 2,474 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Cisco Systems by 7.5% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 10,178 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $706,000 after acquiring an additional 712 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System increased its position in Cisco Systems by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 3,298,853 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock valued at $228,874,000 after purchasing an additional 72,462 shares during the period. Finally, Omnia Family Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Cisco Systems by 15.3% in the 2nd quarter. Omnia Family Wealth LLC now owns 6,029 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock worth $418,000 after purchasing an additional 801 shares during the period. 73.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Cisco Systems

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Cisco Systems, Inc is a global technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Its core business focuses on enabling enterprise and service-provider networks through products such as routers, switches, network security appliances and wireless systems. Over time Cisco has broadened its portfolio to emphasize software-defined networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions that help organizations build and manage modern IT environments.

In addition to hardware, Cisco offers a growing range of software platforms and subscription services for network management, security, analytics and collaboration.