How to buy Cisco shares in 2025
Cisco ($CSCO) designs, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment, offering solutions for data centres, cybersecurity, cloud computing and enterprise communications.👉 Read on to learn about Cisco and how to buy $CSCO shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Cisco stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether CSCO or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Cisco is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Cisco stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including CSCO.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy CSCO shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Cisco or CSCO
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for CSCO shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Cisco shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase CSCO shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Cisco shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Cisco company overview
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global leader in networking technology, offering a wide range of hardware and software solutions that power the internet and enterprise communications. Founded in 1984, Cisco provides networking routers, switches, wireless solutions, cybersecurity products and cloud-based collaboration tools, serving businesses, governments and service providers worldwide. Cisco’s products facilitate seamless data transfer, enhance network security and enable digital transformation for enterprises, supporting everything from small businesses to large data centers and global telecommunication networks. By advancing networking, security and collaboration technologies, Cisco aims to empower organisations to achieve greater efficiency, agility and innovation. The company focuses on sustainability, customer success and continuous development of technology to drive the transformation of digital infrastructure and improve connectivity on a global scale.
Cisco share price performance
The Cisco share price was US$60.62 (-1.39%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Cisco
Get a breakdown of Cisco’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$60.62 |
| Market capitalisation | US$241.16B |
| PE Ratio | 26.56 |
| Earnings per share | US$2.28 |
| Day change | -1.39% |
| 52-week high | US$66.50 |
| 52-week low | US$44.50 |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Cisco
Put your favourites on repeat - like Cisco - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Cisco pay dividends?
Yes, Cisco pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 2.71% |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
What is the Cisco price target?
The average price target for CSCO is US$70.5 across 8 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 38% of analysts suggesting to buy, 62% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Cisco shares?
The process of selling Cisco shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own CSCO shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Cisco
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Cisco shares?
Like any investment, Cisco may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $CSCO shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to CSCO?
Juniper Networks, Inc. ($JNPR): Juniper Networks provides networking products and services, including routers, switches and cybersecurity solutions, offering products that compete with Cisco in areas like enterprise networking and telecommunications infrastructure. Arista Networks, Inc. ($ANET): Arista Networks is a technology company specializing in cloud networking solutions for data centers and enterprise networking, developing software-driven products that rival Cisco’s networking and switching offerings. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. ($HPE): Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivers IT solutions, including networking, data storage and cloud computing, competing with Cisco’s wide portfolio of hardware and software for enterprise and data center operations.
What are some ETFs that hold CSCO?
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLK): This ETF tracks the technology sector within the S&P 500, holding Cisco among its key components, alongside major technology companies like Apple, Microsoft and NVIDIA. Vanguard Information Technology ETF ($VGT): VGT focuses on the performance of the information technology sector, with Cisco as one of its holdings, providing exposure to a broad range of tech stocks including chipmakers, software companies and hardware manufacturers. iShares U.S. Technology ETF ($IYW): IYW targets the U.S. technology sector, holding Cisco as a notable constituent, along with other industry leaders such as Microsoft, Alphabet and Intel, offering diversified exposure to U.S.-based tech companies.
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Cisco Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Cisco
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Cisco, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$59.78 at last market close.
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