Cisco Systems's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0.33. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0.33. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.40. As of today, Cisco Systems's Dividend Yield % is 0.35%.
Warning Sign:
Cisco Systems Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year low.
During the past 12 months, Cisco Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cisco Systems was 81.70% per year. The lowest was 2.60% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Cisco Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cisco Systems was 0.48. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.44.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Cisco Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.420000
2026-04-02
2026-04-02
2026-04-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:CHF 0.782400
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Cisco Systems's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF94.69.
Cisco Systems's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF0.328608.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Cisco Systems was 3.96%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 2.93%.
Warning Sign:
Cisco Systems Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cisco Systems Dividends per Share Related Terms
Cisco Systems Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:CSCO vs CIEN, MSI, LITE: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cisco Systems's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cisco Systems Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cisco Systems's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cisco Systems's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Dividends per Share of CHF0.33 as of Apr. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Dividends per Share too high?
Cisco Systems' current Dividends per Share is CHF0.33. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Dividends per Share compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Dividends per Share of CHF0.33 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Dividends per Share is CHF0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cisco Systems stock overvalued right now?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a current Dividends per Share of CHF0.33. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.37, compared to a current price of CHF94.69 — trading 71% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is CHF0.33. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Dividends per Share is CHF0.33 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF94.69 is trading 71% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Dividends per Share: CHF0.33
GF Value™: CHF55.37 vs. price of CHF94.69 (71% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
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