NASDAQ:CSCO
Cisco (CSCO)
114.17
+1.41 (1.25%)
as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 amThis 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.
Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Fair Value
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JNPR
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 30/06. Up 18.3%.) Have done a very good job of growing their business. Made good acquisitions. Consistent management, consistent margins. Still likes.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
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BUY
It's rare to come across a company that is so dominant in all of its businesses. Acquisition of Scientific Atlanta is really starting to pay dividends. Generates a tremendous amount of free cash. Fantastic balance sheet. Buying back its shares at a phenomenal rate.
Charles LannonOwned
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TOP PICK
Have made some great acquisitions. Way ahead of their competitors. Looking for a lot more corporate spending over the next little while.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
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BUY
This is the tech stock to own when you're looking at things like U2. There is a greater demand for bandwidth by telephone and cable companies.
Ian NakamotoOwned
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DON'T BUY
TOP PICK
This is the core network company. If you believe there is accelerating demand for video for telecom service providers, this will be the key supplier. Trading at 20 X earnings. Attractive growth rate.
David BurrowsOwned
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COMMENT
It was very encouraging when it moved from below $18 to above $20 last August, continued a nice upward trend and had a significant gap-up in November. Now is in a sideways motion indicating a consensus valuation. Could drop down to $26 or move up to $28. Can’t see any big moves for a little while.
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TOP PICK
On a valuation basis, the US large cap technologies are pretty cheap. 19 X next year’s earnings. Video traffic is using 60% of the internet. They are the leader in internet protocol.
Ian AinsworthOwned
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TOP PICK
Executing incredibly well relative to its peers. Made some very astute acquisitions. Looking for corporations to have a large tech spend over the next several years. 65% gross margins. Strong balance sheet.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
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