Is Cisco Systems, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.39%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CSCO's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CSCO stock is currently 1.39%.

How much does CSCO pay in dividends per year?

Cisco Systems, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.6600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CSCO pay dividends?

CSCO stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CSCO's dividend growing?

Cisco Systems, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.53%.

CSCO Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.39% as of Jul 13, 2026. It pays $1.66 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.60% 5-year compound annual rate.

470.02B

Market cap

29.16x

Current P/E

25.51x

Forward P/E

1.39%

Dividend yield

$1.66

CSCO dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CSCO pays out about 41% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	64.81%
Operating margin	22.75%
Pretax margin	21.98%
Net margin	18.76%
Effective tax rate	14.69%
ROA	8.98%
ROE	23.64%
D/E	0.63x
Interest coverage ratio	9.01x

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CSCO valuation

P/E	29.16x
P/S	5.35x
P/B	6.62x
P/CF	23.72x
P/FCF	24.58x
P/OCF	23.72x
PEG	3.71x
EV multiple	17.24x

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Sector

Communication Equipment

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Cisco Systems, Inc. is a leading global technology company focused on designing, producing, and marketing Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking equipment, software, and associated products within the communications and information technology industries. The company operates extensively across major regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, specifically covering Japan and China. Its comprehensive product lineup features switching solutions for both enterprise campuses and data centers.