Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$79.12
Closing price · Feb 25, 2026
Vesting Period
N/A
Multi-year schedules, cliff/graded vesting possible
Vesting Frequency
N/A
Option Type
Incentive
Tax-advantaged
Cisco ISOs vest on a Multi-year schedules, cliff/graded vesting possible schedule.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $1,978 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $1,978 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $1,978 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $1,978 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $7,912 |
* Based on Cisco stock price of $79.12 as of Feb 25, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$1,978
25%
25 shares
$1,978
25%
25 shares
$1,978
25%
25 shares
$1,978
Cisco vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 ISOs at Cisco with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $55.38
= $55,384
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $79.12
= $79,120
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$79,120 - $55,384
= $23,736
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