NASDAQ:CSCO

Cisco (CSCO)

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as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cisco, trading under the symbol CSCO-Q, is positioning itself for substantial growth driven by advancements in network technology and cybersecurity. Analysts have a positive outlook, predicting earnings per share and revenue growth in upcoming quarters. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 36 and a return on equity of 25%, Cisco is seen as defensively valued. Investment strategies include aggressive stock buybacks, although increasing debt levels are noted. While there are concerns about competition and market expectations, overall sentiment remains optimistic about Cisco's ability to leverage its products in the growing AI and data center sectors.

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TOP PICK
It represents the future of 5G. It is going to be transformational. New management is going to do extremely well here. (Analysts’ price target is $54.04)
DON'T BUY
Long-term view They beat on their top and bottom line, but guidance was below the street's expectations. It trades at only 17x, which is not high enough for him. Fine to hold, but buy at a lower price. If China-US don't reach a deal, CSCO remains vulnerable.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 17/18, Up 37%) He has recommended this for many years. The model price is over $73. A back door into blockchain technology. Yield 2.43%
COMMENT
Cisco has been a big beneficiary of the Huawei story. A higher risk trade, you could play it on the options mechanisms, there is probably a lot of volatility there. He wouldn't buy it, but thinks it's a trade if you've got some risk. Up 30% this year so far.
COMMENT
It's forming a triangle, consolidating once in a while. The lows are getting higher, though the highs are flat. If it breaks $60, it could be positive--buy it--but this could fail to break.
BUY
It is transitioning from mostly hardware to mostly software. She sees a lot of secular growth going forward.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 28/18, Up 29%) Not expensive. Benefit from G5. A good place to be. Can get re-rated, but need to show consistent growth and execute well.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
He's owned this for a decade, not as cheap as it used to be now that it's a Wall St. darling. After years of flat revenues, revenues are accelerating. The software part generates recurring revenues, and that has zoomed. Earnings will grow 10% annually. They buy back stock and increase their dividend. But it's trading near its all-time high.
HOLD
Volatile last year. Integrating AI well. Dividend growth in the teens. Ton of free cash. But if you already own one tech stock, it's better to diversify into another industry in a company equal to the credit quality of Cisco.
BUY
It benefits from Huawei's woes. He likes CSCO. It pays a small dividend.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 26/18, Up 33%) He's long held and liked this. $71.14 is his model price.
DON'T BUY
This is a big question mark. It comes down to whether Trump will be re-elected or not--and the China-US trade war endures. Cisco will benefit if Trump contains China--and Huawei, a competitor of Cisco's. It can go either way. He wouldn't invest either way because there's too much politics involved.
WAIT
Software earnings have been doing well. They beat out on gross margins and have taken on steps to help mitigate tariff issues. Can they continue to avoid issues on the hardware side if tariff issues escalate? He thinks not. A well managed company, but he really worries about further tariff issues. He would wait until these issues resolve themselves.
BUY
He thinks it will do quite well relative to the market. Their new CEO has reinvented the company. They are now a leader in infrastructure. He thinks it will be higher in 3 years.
DON'T BUY
As networks are built out in 5G, there is no question that more routers will be required but it is unknown if they will have to compete with Hauwei. If it is possible to copy the product then he does not invest in the company.
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