CSCO Stock Falls -5.4% In 8-day Spree On Insider Selling Pressure
Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock hit day 8-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.4%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $17 Bil over the last 8 days, and currently stands at $293 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 3.5% compared to 1.1% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Insider Stock Sale and Technical Breakdown
- A company director sold over $836,000 worth of shares on December 19, 2025
- Technical analysis indicated a bearish crossover and negative sentiment in early January
- Impact: Sustained Selling Pressure, Bearish Technical Momentum
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in CSCO stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell CSCO).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CSCO stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CSCO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.0% | 0.0% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -5.4% | -0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -5.7% | 1.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| YTD 2026 | -3.5% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 33.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 38 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 21 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 11 | 7 |
| 4D | 19 | 8 |
| 5D | 8 | 0 |
| 6D | 0 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 38 | 21 |
Key Financials for Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $53.8 Bil | $56.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $13.0 Bil | $12.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $10.3 Bil | $10.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.7 Bil | $14.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.1 Bil | $3.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.5 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
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