CSCO Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
7.85%
Last Quarter
$1.00
Past Year
$2.65
Growth Past 5yrs
-0.69%
Next Quarter
$1.02
Estimate Next Year
$3.99
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$100.00
21.42% Upside
Mean Price Target
$79.10
-3.96% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$60.00
-27.15% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CSCO Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CSCO (NYSE: CSCO) reported an actual EPS of $1 for the quarter ending on Nov 12, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.98, resulting in a 2.04% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 13, 2025), CSCO recorded an actual EPS of $0.99 with a 1.33% surprise. See CSCO's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CSCO has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 12, 2025 showing a 2.04% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 13, 2025 recorded a 1.33% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 1 | 0.98 | +2.04% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.99 | 0.977 | +1.33% |
| May 14, 2025 | 0.96 | 0.917 | +4.69% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 0.94 | 0.91 | +3.30% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 0.91 | 0.872 | +4.36% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 0.87 | 0.849 | +2.47% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSCO stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CSCO stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 40 analysts have given their ratings
to CSCO out of which
12 analysts have given strong buy call,
13 analysts have given buy call,
15 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$79.10 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -3.96% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CSCO highest price target?
Analysts suggest CSCO's stock price would rise to a high of $100.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CSCO over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CSCO stock price could move to $60.00.
What is the average target price for CSCO?
CSCO stock has an average analyst estimate of $79.10.
At its current price, how far is CSCO from its average target price?
CSCO shares are currently trading -3.96% below this price target.
What were CSCO’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.00 versus consensus estimates of $0.98, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.91.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CSCO's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.02 and $3.99 for the whole year.
What has CSCO's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 7.85% EPS growth for CSCO in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -0.69% in the past five years.