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Stock Price
$79.12
Closing price · Feb 25, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
4-year vesting (25% cliff, then 6.25% quarterly for 3 years) OR 3-year vesting for new grants (1/3 cliff, then 2/3 over 2 years)
Vesting Frequency
Quarterly
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Cisco RSUs vest on a 4-year vesting (25% cliff, then 6.25% quarterly for 3 years) OR 3-year vesting for new grants (1/3 cliff, then 2/3 over 2 years) schedule with a 12-month cliff.
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 walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Cisco RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $79.12
= $7,912
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$7,912 × 45%
= $3,560.40
Calculate net value after taxes
$7,912 - $3,560.40
= $4,351.60
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