AI Market Growth - The AI market is expected to grow from $184 billion in 2024 to over $826 billion by 2030, indicating a significant expansion [1] - AI has driven a 180% surge in Nvidia's stock price over the past year through Dec 31, 2024 [1] Dividend-Paying AI Stocks - Not all dividend-paying AI stocks are equal, with Nvidia offering a dividend yield of only 0.03% [2] - IBM, Cisco Systems, and Verizon Communications are highlighted as AI companies with strong dividend yields [3] IBM's AI and Dividend Strategy - IBM offers a dividend yield of 3% and has consistently paid quarterly dividends since 1916, increasing payments for the past 29 years [4] - IBM's focus on cloud computing and AI since 2020 has led to rising revenue, with generative AI-related sales increasing by over $1 billion from Q2 to Q3 [4][5] - IBM is investing in quantum computing, which could enable more advanced AI capabilities in the future [5] Cisco's AI-Driven Growth - Cisco's expertise in computer networking is crucial for AI systems, contributing to a 20% YoY rise in product orders in Q1 FY2025 [7][8] - The company forecasts 2025 revenue between $55.3 billion and $56.3 billion, up from $53.8 billion in 2024 [8] - Cisco is integrating its custom semiconductor chip, Silicon One, into all products to support AI, while offering a dividend yield of nearly 3% [9] Verizon's AI and Edge Computing - Verizon's AI involvement focuses on edge computing, leveraging its 5G network to handle large data loads with speed and security [10][11] - Verizon's wireless service business saw a 3% YoY sales increase in Q3 2024, contributing $19.8 billion to the company's $33.3 billion revenue [12] - Verizon has a strong dividend yield of nearly 7%, supported by consistent free cash flow of $14.5 billion through the first three quarters of 2024 [13][14] Conclusion - The growth of the AI market is expected to benefit IBM, Cisco, and Verizon, with their strong dividend yields providing both investment returns and passive income opportunities [14]

The latest trading session saw Cisco Systems (CSCO) ending at $59.98, denoting a +0.22% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.04%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.07%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.05%.The seller of routers, switches, software and services's stock has climbed by 0.94% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.93% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.05% ...

Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares have surged 16% in the trailing 12 months, underperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s appreciation of 30.7% and the Zacks Computer – Networking industry’s return of 15.3%.Cisco’s expanding footprint across diverse sectors, including cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise networking, is driving its growth and boosting its share performance.CSCO’s strategic partnerships with industry leaders have significantly enhanced its market presence. I ...

The latest trading session saw Cisco Systems (CSCO) ending at $57.60, denoting a +0.12% adjustment from its last day's close. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.09% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.04%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.1%.Shares of the seller of routers, switches, software and services witnessed a gain of 0.05% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 3.04% and outperforming t ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Cisco Systems (CSCO) . Shares have added about 1.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cisco due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Cisco Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/YCisco ...

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference December 12, 2024 2:35 PM ET Company Participants Chuck Robbins - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Tim Long - Barclays Bank Unidentified Company Representative Good morning, everybody and welcome to Barclays' 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference. It's a real pleasure to be here with you all this morning and it is my distinct privilege to be interviewing Chuck Robbins, the Chairman and CEO of Cisco. Chuck, we ...

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) 2024 UBS Global Technology and AI Conference December 3, 2024 12:55 PM ET Company Participants Bill Gartner - SVP and GM of Optical Systems and Optics Group Conference Call Participants David Vogt - UBS David Vogt Good. I guess it's good morning still. I'm David Vogt from the UBS Hardware and Networking team. Thank you again for joining UBS Global Tech Conference, and we're excited to have with us today this morning, Cisco Systems. With us, we have Bill Gartner, SVP and GM ...

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) 2024 UBS Global Technology and AI Conference December 3, 2024 12:55 PM ET Company Participants Bill Gartner - SVP and GM of Optical Systems and Optics Group Conference Call Participants David Vogt - UBS David Vogt Good. I guess it's good morning still. I'm David Vogt from the UBS Hardware and Networking team. Thank you again for joining UBS Global Tech Conference, and we're excited to have with us today this morning, Cisco Systems. With us, we have Bill Gartner, SVP and GM ...

Cisco Systems (CSCO) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Shares of this seller of routers, switches, software and services have returned +6.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% change. The Zacks Computer - Networking industry, to which Cisco belongs, has gained 6.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) will host its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday, December 9, 2024, beginning at 8:00 a.m. PST via audio webcast. Participants will include Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins.What: 2024 Cisco Virtual Annual Meeting of StockholdersWhen: Monday, December 9, 2024, 8:00 a.m. PSTListen and Watch: A live audio (including closed captioning) webcast of the meeting with synchronized slides will be available online. Cisco stockholders of r ...