Track record · closed signal

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) — closed signal from February 20, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on May 21, 2026.

Predicted vs. what happened

CSCO price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$78.53 Published $86.38 Target $118.20 Window close $119.39 Peak
$76.50 – $79.00Entry zone — fair-value band
$78.53Published — price the day we called it
$86.38Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$119.39Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$118.20Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 59 days.

Peak price
$119.39
peak on May 18, 2026 — not a realized return
Peak gain
+52%
peak, from the publication price
Window close
$118.20
end-of-window price, context only
Days to target
59
Window
February 20, 2026 – May 21, 2026

The thesis — published February 20, 2026

Predicted growth
+10%
over the measurement window
Target price
$86.38
the price the thesis aimed for
Entry zone
$76.50 – $79.00
the fair-value band we waited for
Price at publication
$78.53
published February 20, 2026
Confidence
73%
how strongly the data lined up
Timeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)

Cisco is a steadier tech stock that may bounce after falling. Recent news about its work in quantum networking and combining AI with security has improved investor mood. In the next few months, gains are more likely from a gradual rebound and investors moving into safer tech, not from a sudden big growth re-rating. Keep expectations modest.

Primary drivers

  • News on quantum networking strengthens the long-term story
  • Demand for AI-focused security and networking can keep steady interest
  • Seen as a safer tech pick during shifts between sectors
  • Likely to bounce back slowly after falling into support

How it played out

CSCO: target reached in 59 days

Lyra published CSCO at $78.53 on 2026-02-20, with an expected gain of 10% and a target of $86.38. The thesis pointed to quantum networking news, demand for artificial intelligence focused security and networking, a safer tech profile during sector shifts, and a slow bounce after falling into support.

Inside the window from 2026-02-20 to 2026-05-21, the stock reached the target in 59 days. It peaked at $119.39 on 2026-05-18, a 52% gain, and ended at $118.20. The published thesis played out and then went well past its stated target.

What happened during the window

On May 14, 2026, AP reported that Cisco had posted better profit and revenue than analysts expected and gave a stronger current-quarter profit forecast.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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