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Cisco Systems ($CSCO) Stock Split History

Cisco Systems stock has experienced a total of 9 stock splits in its history. The most recent stock split took place on March 23rd, 2000. As a result of these stock splits, one Cisco Systems share purchased prior to March 18th, 1991, would now be equivalent to holding 288 Cisco Systems shares today.

Cisco Systems ($CSCO) Stock Split History Graph and Chart

Cisco Systems ($CSCO) Stock Split Dates

Date Ratio
3/23/20002 for 1
6/22/19992 for 1
9/16/19983 for 2
12/17/19973 for 2
2/20/19962 for 1
3/21/19942 for 1
3/22/19932 for 1
3/23/19922 for 1
3/18/19912 for 1

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How Does a Cisco Systems Share Split Work?

A Cisco Systems stock split is no different than any other stock split. Cisco Systems is simply packaging the number of outstanding shares in a different way. For example, in a 2-for-1 split, the amount of shares will double (and the price will be divided by 2, accordingly). Say you have 100 shares of Cisco Systems, then the day of the split you will receive 2 shares for every 1 share you hold in your brokerage account, meaning you will receive 200 shares on the stock split date. However, the price of the stock will reflect this change and your holding of Cisco Systems (in terms of value) will remain practically the same.

Benefits of a Cisco Systems Stock Split?

A stock split does not change the fundamental value of a company. Meaning a Cisco Systems stock split will not make the business more valuable. However, there is a psychological benefit in that the share price will be lower after the split, making shares seem more accessible to everyone and thus temporarily increasing demand and ramping up share prices. To further explore stock splits, please refer to Investopedia.

Buying Before or After a $CSCO Stock Split?

While this is not financial advice and we have not run any thorough studies on the matter, general consensus is that price tends to go up after the announcement of a stock split and before the stock split itself happens.

Will Cisco Systems Stock Split?

Unfortunately, we do not know. There might be rumors of a Cisco Systems stock split, but the truth is that until the board proposes a shares split to its shareholders, it's all just noise.

How Does a Stock Split Affect $CSCO Options?

A stock split affects options the same way it affect shares. In the case of a 2-for-1, the strike price of all the options chain post-split will be divided by 2 automatically. So if you're holding CALLs or PUTs, the strike price of the $CSCO option will be automatically changed on the day of the split. Also, the number of shares will double. So if you have a CALL in a 2-for-1, after split you will have 2 calls to control 200 shares, and the strike price of those two CALLs would be halved.

Cisco Systems Shares Split Results in Fractional Shares

Not all shares splits are even. Some splits, like a 3-for-2 can result in shareholders owning fractional shares. In these cases it's best to contact your broker, to be clear on how they will handle the $CSCO shares split.