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NASDAQ:CSCO
This summary was created by AI, based on 18 opinions in the last 12 months.
Cisco's stock has shown notable performance recently, with a 62% increase this year, driven largely by advancements in its cybersecurity business following its $27 billion acquisition of Splunk. Analysts have highlighted a strong earnings beat in the most recent quarter, with earnings per share reported at $1.06 versus an estimate of $1.03, and a revenue surge past expectations. Although the stock is currently experiencing high social media attention and positive momentum in the tech sector, concerns remain about maintaining growth and the competitive landscape. Overall, while Cisco is viewed as a solid play in the networking space, there are reservations surrounding its valuation in relation to future growth potential. A consensus seems to suggest holding on despite waiting for a favorable entry point.
Part of IT infrastructure, but $27B acquisition of Splunk really helped drive security business. Finally hit a new high (previous high was March 27, 2000). Phenomenal allocator of capital. Compelling buy. Every year, buys back stock and raises dividend.
Finally growing revenues again, he's looking for mid-high single-digit revenue growth. AI will bring a much higher recurring revenue stream. Its solutions are so embedded in businesses, he's not worried about clients trying to go it alone with AI.
Mostly hardware, but also getting into software security. It's finally gotten back to its breakeven price from the year 2000 :) Climbing higher, up 23% in last 12 months. Not on his buy list. He owns FIX, LRCX, and ADI. His tech exposure is ~10-20%.
Should do well. Only downside questions are whether it can keep up with demand, and whether it will be the prime provider within data centres? If they have the upper hand and pricing power, great. If not, they'll just trundle along with everybody else.
Lately, it's been getting new clients from competitors. It's been putting up stellar quarters. It had a strong 2025, but got hammered in December, surprisingly. But it is bouncing off lows. The On Balance Volume only now is moving higher. Lang thinks the sell off is ending. A few good days should see this rise, returning to its $80 highs, then up to $100 later this year.
Another play in Edge AI. Kinetic for Cities is Edge AI that you can put on sensors around a city for water, traffic, air, everything. Poster child for this application is Singapore. King of routers and switches, but Edge AI will be very intriguing for them. His 12-month price target is $75.50. Yield is 2.44%.
(Analysts’ price target is $71.54)Cisco is a American stock, trading under the symbol CSCO (previously CSCO-Q on Stockchase) on the NASDAQ (CSCO). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:CSCO or CSCO
In the last year, 17 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CSCO (previously CSCO-Q on Stockchase). 12 analysts recommended to BUY and 4 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Cisco.
Cisco was recommended as a Top Pick by Kim Bolton on 2025-07-16. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Cisco.
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Cisco is followed by 482 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-06-12, Cisco (CSCO) stock closed at a price of $121.10.
Kudos on that choice, because it's not been a market darling (since the dot-com bubble). Riding coattails of stronger players in the space, catching the halo effect. The old adage: "No one ever went broke taking a profit" -- good risk management.
Prefers, and owns, ANET.