If You Invested $10,000.00 in Cisco in 2015

Cisco (CSCO)

If you had invested $10,000 in Cisco in 2015, it would be worth about $31,844 today. That equals roughly +218.4% over the period, or around 10.8% annually. In practical terms, this was a strong period on past data—not a guide to the next window.

Value today

$31,844.00

+218.4% total return over 11 years

What this means

  • Different start years would have changed the lived experience—this is one entry date.
  • Total return is an endpoint; the path underneath may be uneven.
  • Largest peak-to-trough dip in this window ≈ 42.8% (historical; not a ceiling on future risk).

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Investment results at a glance

Initial
$10,000.00
Final value
$31,844.00
Total return
218.4%
CAGR
10.8%
Max drawdown
-42.8%
Profit
$21,844.00
Multiple
3.18x
Annualized return
10.8%

Data through 2026-04-23.

Historical context

This page shows how a one-time investment in Cisco would have changed in value over the selected period using historical price data. It is designed to help illustrate past growth, drawdowns, and long-term return behavior, not to predict future performance. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.

What to explore next

Scenario growth over time

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Scenario growth over time

Performance insights

  • Total return was +218.4%
  • Average annual return (CAGR) was +10.8%
  • Worst drawdown was -42.8%
A $10,000.00 investment in Cisco grew more than 3× over 11 years.

Value over time

Year2017
Value$13,767.07
Annual return+26.7%
Year2018
Value$15,575.13
Annual return+13.1%
Year2019
Value$17,239.40
Annual return+10.7%
Year2020
Value$16,085.55
Annual return-6.7%
Year2021
Value$22,778.58
Annual return+41.6%
Year2022
Value$17,124.37
Annual return-24.8%
Year2023
Value$18,159.60
Annual return+6.0%
Year2024
Value$21,279.66
Annual return+17.2%
Year2025
Value$27,688.71
Annual return+30.1%
Year2026
Value$31,844.00
Annual return+15.0%

About Cisco

This is a publicly traded stock. Historical performance does not include dividends unless stated. Past results do not guarantee future returns.

Start2014-12-31
End2026-04-23

What this shows

Results use the first available close in 2015 through 2026-04-23.

How this historical result is calculated

  • This page uses historical closing price data for Cisco over the selected period.
  • For lump-sum scenarios, the starting value is based on the selected investment amount and the historical price at the chosen start date.
  • Results do not include taxes, fees, spreads, slippage, or other transaction costs unless explicitly stated.
  • Corporate actions such as stock splits, and dividends where supported by the data source, may be reflected depending on asset type and data availability.
  • This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Final verdict

Treat it as a dated backtest for learning: helpful for seeing how one entry year behaved, not for inferring future wealth. Not advice.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows how a one-time historical investment would have changed in value over the selected period.
How is the final value calculated?
The result applies historical price change from the selected start date to the latest available date to the initial amount.
Does this include dividends?
Dividend and split adjustments may be reflected where supported by the data source and asset type.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.