Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cisco Systems, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has returned 3.69% so far this year and 31.64% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CSCO has achieved an annualized return of 14.28%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.29% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, CSCO's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +38.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -36.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CSCO closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was May 8, 2002 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst single day was May 13, 1994 at -19.8%.

Cisco Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.41%, beta of 1.28, and R² of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 185.27% of S&P 500 Index gains and 115.62% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

CSCO ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Cisco Systems, Inc. provided a 2.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.06 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cisco Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cisco Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Cisco Systems, Inc. was 89.26%, occurring on Oct 8, 2002. Recovery took 4752 trading sessions.

The current Cisco Systems, Inc. drawdown is 8.45%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cisco Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cisco Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.