Should you buy CSCO stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Cisco (CSCO) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.20 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Down 0.25%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 1.22%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- +59.7% YTD performance
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 4.62)
Cisco stock price ended at $121.43 on Friday, after gaining 0.455%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The Cisco stock price gained 0.455% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $120.88 to $121.43. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.63% from a day low at $119.45 to a day high of $122.59. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.36% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 2 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 16 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.94 billion.
The stock is moving within a very wide and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Cisco stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $99.35 and $132.73 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
CSCO Signals & Forecast
The Cisco stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $118.71 and $116.12. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, June 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -6.59%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Cisco stock
Cisco finds support from accumulated volume at $119.54 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $3.14 between high and low, or 2.63%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.50%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $114.82 (-5.44%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. The RSI14 is 78 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 44 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CSCO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Cisco Systems to open at $121.16, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $119.44 and $123.42, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.98 (+/-3.33%) up or down from last closing price. If Cisco Systems takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.33% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $121.64 (0.17%) than the support at $119.54 (1.56%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
Cisco will release earnings AMC on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $1.17. We will update the financials statements for Cisco, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 2.18% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Cisco Systems stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for Cisco stock to perform well in the short-term period.
Current score:
1.199
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $121.16 ( 0.225%).
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CSCO Performance
Trading levels for CSCO
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 124.30 | 2.36% |
| R2 | 123.10 | 1.37% |
| R1 | 122.36 | 0.763% |
| Price | 121.43 | |
| S1 | 119.96 | -1.21% |
| S2 | 119.22 | -1.82% |
| S3 | 118.02 | -2.81% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 126.50 | 4.18% |
| R2 | 121.74 | 0.255% |
| R1 | 121.64 | 0.173% |
| Price | 121.43 | |
| S1 | 119.54 | -1.56% |
| S2 | 115.53 | -4.86% |
| S3 | 113.77 | -6.31% |
CSCO Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 06, 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.420 | 0.364% |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | Apr 02, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $0.420 | 0.547% |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | $0.410 | 0.530% |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 03, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.410 | 0.614% |
| 5 | May 14, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.410 | 0.646% |
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