NASDAQ:CSCO

Cisco (CSCO)

125.93
+4.29 (3.53%)
as of Jun 8, 2026, 3:39:36 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 18 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cisco (CSCO-Q) has garnered attention as a notable player in the tech sector, especially benefiting from increased demand for data center solutions and AI-enhanced services. Recent earnings surpassed expectations, with analysts projecting continued revenue growth, although there are concerns regarding high market expectations and competition. The stock is up significantly this year, suggesting strong market sentiment; however, technical analysis reveals a potential need for a pullback. Experts highlight Cisco’s historical ability to allocate capital effectively through dividends and stock buybacks, which bolsters its profile as a stable investment as it navigates a competitive landscape. While some analysts express caution regarding its growth potential compared to peers like Arista Networks, many believe Cisco's entrenched position in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity could sustain its upward trajectory.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 11/06. Down 4.5%.) Expect it will work its way a bit higher from here.
TOP PICK
Quality technology name. Good price to earnings, price to book. They have done the best job of maintaining their core business, routers and switches. Just made a big acquisition of Scientific Atlantic which will broaden their reach into the home.
DON'T BUY
Not crazy about this company. Increasingly commoditised and increasingly difficult to get the kind of margins that they used to get.
TOP PICK
Has over $3 a share in cash. Was trading in a high teens multiple until recently, when it started to rise. He is betting that people will want more speed in their internet. Not expensive.
WEAK BUY
You could have a position in this but wouldn't include it in your top 10. Last generation by nature. Has no fears on the earnings front. It will generate above market returns but not the returns he's looking for over the next five years.
TOP PICK
This company has been profitable all through the cycle, and good free cash flow. While all the others where in trouble, they made some very astute acquisitions. Have a broad spectrum of products to offer everyone.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 9/06. Up 13%.) They've always made money. Good free cash flow. No debt. While Nortel (N-T) and Lucent (LU-N) were having troubles, this company was making some very astute acquisitions. A cheap stock. Will have much better growth down the road.
TOP PICK
Valuation wise - it's not excessively expensive. Don't have a lot of legacy issues. They've made some astute acquisitions, done when their competitors are at a disadvantage. Consistant management and cashflow. They bought originally at $16 to $18. Thinks it will go to high 20's short term, long term even higher.
TOP PICK
A worldwide global leader in routers and telecom infrastructure. Their quarterly results shows that spending is back and they are getting a good share of it.
TOP PICK
Corporations are flush with cash and will probably spend it on technology which will help increase productivity. Made a couple of very astute acquisitions over the last few years moving them into newer areas.
BUY
This is a great time to buy the stock. A great buy below $20.
TOP PICK
Corporations around the world are flush with cash and expect the will do capital expenditures on their businesses to help productivity growth. Have made some acquisitions over the last couple of years which expands them into newer areas. Trades at a relatively cheap multiple at about 16 X earnings. No debt.
DON'T BUY
They have seen a compression in their price/earnings multiples because the expectation for future growth has been moderated. However, they absolutely dominate their industry. Typically, in the 4th quarter you see some surprises by way of new orders. That didn't happen this year, so their revenue guidance hasn't been particularly good.
SELL
Has been trading dead sideways for 2/3 years. Doesn’t see the stock going anywhere. Not particularly cheap from a historical point of view.
BUY
Had a bear, a bull and another bear. Now entering a new cycle. The long-term picture of this stock looks good. When the sector wakes up, which he thinks it is, this should go up.
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