About Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a Communication Equipment company operating in the Technology sector.
CSCO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $104.51
- Market Cap
- $412.04B
- 52-Week High
- $130.37
- 52-Week Low
- $70.54
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
$1,000 Invested in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
How much would $1,000 invested in CSCO be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in CSCO 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) in 2025 would be worth $1,460 as of November 2026, representing a +46.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CSCO 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) in 2023 would be worth $2,195 as of November 2026, representing a +119.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CSCO 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) in 2021 would be worth $2,174 as of November 2026, representing a +117.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CSCO 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) in 2016 would be worth $4,644 as of November 2026, representing a +364.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CSCO at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) at IPO would be worth $2,118,020 as of November 2026, representing a +211702.0% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 36+ years (440 months), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has averaged a monthly return of +2.27% with a median return of +1.89%. The stock had 264 positive months (60%) and 176 negative months (40%). The best month in CSCO's history was October 2001 with a +38.9% return, while the worst was February 2001 at -36.7%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.1%), and September the weakest (-0.5%).
CSCO's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +127.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -45.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 36 years of trading history, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has delivered an average annual return of +31.70% with a median return of +16.65%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.30%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (69%) and losses in 11 years (31%).
CSCO's best year was 1991 with a +195.26% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -52.65%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CSCO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +38.19% | $75.63 | $104.51 |
| 2025 | +33.47% | $56.66 | $75.63 |
| 2024 | +21.00% | $46.83 | $56.66 |
| 2023 | +9.30% | $42.85 | $46.83 |
| 2022 | -22.46% | $55.26 | $42.85 |
| 2021 | +45.76% | $37.91 | $55.26 |
| 2020 | -3.49% | $39.28 | $37.91 |
| 2019 | +13.81% | $34.51 | $39.28 |
| 2018 | +16.57% | $29.61 | $34.51 |
| 2017 | +31.27% | $22.55 | $29.61 |
| 2016 | +15.13% | $19.59 | $22.55 |
| 2015 | +0.62% | $19.47 | $19.59 |
| 2014 | +27.98% | $15.21 | $19.47 |
| 2013 | +16.73% | $13.03 | $15.21 |
| 2012 | +11.61% | $11.68 | $13.03 |
| 2011 | -9.62% | $12.92 | $11.68 |
| 2010 | -15.50% | $15.29 | $12.92 |
| 2009 | +46.87% | $10.41 | $15.29 |
| 2008 | -39.79% | $17.29 | $10.41 |
| 2007 | -0.95% | $17.46 | $17.29 |
| 2006 | +59.64% | $10.93 | $17.46 |
| 2005 | -11.39% | $12.34 | $10.93 |
| 2004 | -20.26% | $15.48 | $12.34 |
| 2003 | +84.96% | $8.37 | $15.48 |
| 2002 | -27.66% | $11.57 | $8.37 |
| 2001 | -52.65% | $24.43 | $11.57 |
| 2000 | -28.59% | $34.21 | $24.43 |
| 1999 | +130.84% | $14.82 | $34.21 |
| 1998 | +149.72% | $5.93 | $14.82 |
| 1997 | +31.43% | $4.52 | $5.93 |
| 1996 | +70.52% | $2.65 | $4.52 |
| 1995 | +112.46% | $1.25 | $2.65 |
| 1994 | +8.70% | $1.15 | $1.25 |
| 1993 | +64.39% | $0.70 | $1.15 |
| 1992 | +137.36% | $0.29 | $0.70 |
| 1991 | +195.26% | $0.10 | $0.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CSCO
What sector is CSCO in? ▼
CSCO operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Communication Equipment industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has CSCO performed historically? ▼
Over 36 years of trading history, CSCO has posted gains in 25 years (69% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +195.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CSCO? ▼
You can invest in CSCO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CSCO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026