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This summary was created by AI, based on 17 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cisco (CSCO-Q) has recently garnered attention for its strategic acquisitions, particularly the purchase of Splunk, which significantly strengthens its cybersecurity segment and enhances recurring revenue. Despite some uncertainties around its stock performance, particularly regarding valuation, many experts express optimism about the company's long-term prospects, pointing to its solid dividend yield and strong balance sheet. Recent quarters have demonstrated growth, with the company surpassing expectations and raising guidance. However, some experts highlight issues with underperformance and competition in legacy products, indicating a cautious but hopeful outlook for Cisco's future amid a shifting tech landscape. Overall, it is seen as a potentially rewarding investment in the scope of its evolving AI capabilities and market position.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Fair Value
DON'T BUY

Likes it, but this part of the economy is bleeding now. A tough call and is reluctant to endorse it. A fine company, but it's not the right moment.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 05/24, Up 37%)

Splunk acquisition in cybersecurity segment has secured a lot more recurring revenue for the company. Steady eddy. Keeps making good acquisitions and integrating. Good management, balance sheet, and dividend yield.

Not cheap anymore, so he sold on the valuation call. Nothing wrong with the business per se if you have a very long horizon.

BUY

The CEO has righted the ship and the company is getting a lot of orders.

BUY

After delivering a blow-out quarter in August, shares jumped 33%. Then they just announced another strong quarter, beating top and bottom and delivering excellent guidance and raising their full-year forecast.

BUY

It's a great barbell opportunity with expensive tech name. It's been raising dividends for 10 years. A great name.

BUY

Their last quarter beat including growth projections an it's one of the cheapest tech stocks. It lags peers, but it still grows around 5% and trades at 13x PE.

WATCH

It's turning things around after three terrible quarters. People don't believe in this stock. They're making a push into AI and the Splunk purchase was good. But one more bad quarter, and he will sell.

SELL

He's been trimming this for underperformance and this week sold the rest of his holding. True, he liked their acquisitions and other things, but couldn't stand the price action (down) and took a loss.

TOP PICK

Company has been around for a long time, but is evolving. Current stock price is presenting value (price too low). Strong dividend and excellent balance sheet. Recent M&A will allow for higher earnings. Expecting growth going forward. 

TOP PICK
Even though it's underperformed?

Security and cybersecurity are huge growth areas. $28B acquisition of Splunk, fuelling the security AI observability business. Morphed from hardware to software and services. $13B a year in free cashflow, being used to buy back stock and increase dividends. 13x PE, a really cheap tech stock. Yield is 3.4%.

(Analysts’ price target is $53.77)
BUY

Yesterday, they announced that Nvidia chose them to be their ethernet partner. Their numbers could be huge next year.

BUY

On recent report, seems to be gaining market share from its competition.

TOP PICK

Today's theme is the expansion in the AI ecosystem infrastructure. It's so key. Networking and infrastructure, data management, security, AI tools. His 12-month price target is $53, reasonable runway. Great report recently, surprised everyone by raising guidance. Lots going on. A good one to be a core holding. Yield is 3.4%.

(Analysts’ price target is $53.77)
SELL

Good company, but legacy products that are being lapped by competition. Every quarter, management has "a reason" for poor performance. Better choices in tech.

BUY

Was upgraded today. Customers are cutting budgets short term, but a company can't have AI without investing. Cisco will come out with AI-specific products. So, focus on their long term. Short term is not great at 2% earnings growth then 6% in 2025 then 2026. Trades at 13x PE. She will hold it forever.

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Cisco(CSCO-Q) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 11

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 3

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3

Total Signals / Votes : 17

Stockchase rating for Cisco is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Cisco(CSCO-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco stock symbol?

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In the last year, 17 stock analysts published opinions about CSCO-Q. 11 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 3 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Cisco.

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Is Cisco worth watching?

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On 2025-03-18, Cisco (CSCO-Q) stock closed at a price of $60.54.