Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) Buys Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stock

Republican Senator John Boozman purchased shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. [CSCO] valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on September 24, 2026. The trade details appeared in a periodic transaction report filed under the STOCK Act on October 21, 2026.

CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Inside John Boozman's Cisco Trade

The Senate filing shows the Republican lawmaker from Arkansas picked up shares in the networking gear provider on September 24, 2026. Because federal reporting laws allow stock transactions to be disclosed within ranges rather than exact sums, the exact size of the purchase remains between $1,001 and $15,000. Cisco Systems closed at $106.56 on the day of the transaction.

Cisco Systems, Inc. Stock Down 0.1%

Cisco shares recently traded around $107.26 as of October 21, 2026, putting the price up about 0.7% compared to the event-day close. The stock changes hands below its 50-day moving average of $111.32 but stays above its 200-day moving average of $99.69. The company commands a market capitalization of roughly $419.89 billion with a trailing P/E ratio of 31.98.

Recent Earnings

For its trailing twelve months, Cisco generated $63.32 billion in revenue with a net profit margin of 21.0% and a return on equity of 27.3%. The firm reported trailing earnings of $3.33 per share. Investors await the next financial update when the company releases its upcoming earnings report on November 12, 2026.

Dividend

Cisco distributes an annual dividend of $1.68 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.58%. The company devotes 49.9% of its earnings to fund these shareholder payouts.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cisco Systems, Inc.

Corporate insiders at Cisco completed several stock sales ahead of the lawmaker's purchase. On September 8, 2026, officer Nichlas A Fink disposed of 2,274 shares at an average price of $109.36 for a total value of $248,685. Chief Financial Officer Mark Patterson sold 1,795 shares on September 11, 2026, at $108.87 per share, netting $195,422. Later, on September 14, 2026, officer Thimaya K Subaiya sold 312 shares at $110.18 each for $34,376, while officer Oliver Tuszik parted with 680 shares at the same price of $110.18 for a total of $74,922.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street research firms have adjusted their price targets and ratings over recent months. UBS maintained a buy rating on August 13, 2026, raising its target from $132.00 to $138.00. On the same day, Truist Securities kept a buy rating while lifting its target from $125.00 to $140.00. HSBC lowered its rating to hold on August 14, 2026, trimming its target from $137.00 to $120.00. Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $135.00 price target on September 1, 2026, and Piper Sandler maintained a neutral rating with a $125.00 target on September 22, 2026. Across the wider analyst community, the stock holds a consensus buy rating and a mean price target of $136.16 based on 25 opinions.

About Cisco Systems, Inc.

Based in San Jose, California, Cisco designs and sells hardware and software that power the internet, enterprise networking, security, and cloud infrastructure across global markets. The technology giant employs over 82,000 workers to support its networking, communication, and collaboration equipment used by businesses worldwide.

Bottom Line

Senator Boozman's transaction adds to a series of recent financial disclosures from the Arkansas lawmaker. Market participants will monitor the upcoming earnings announcement on November 12, 2026, for further updates on financial performance.